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CHAPTER 5

ENTRY STANDARDS

POINT OF CONTACT - PART 4

CONTENTS

SECTION 1 - MEDICAL AND PHYSICAL STANDARDS

Para0501. Medical Standards - General0502. Not Finally Approved Med0503. Breathing Problems0504. Dental Standards0505. Eyesight0506. Colour Perception (CP)0507. Food Allergies and Related Conditions0508. Pregnant Candidates0509. Weight0510. Body Piercing and Wearing Of Jewellery0511. Height0512. Tattoos.

SECTION 2 - EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS FOR ENTRY

0513. General0514. Ratings/Other Ranks0515. Officer - General0516. Officer (Non Graduate)0517. Officer (Graduate)0518. Thirteen Month Rule0519. Educational Equivalency0520. Alternatives to Grade C GCSE Mathematics and English 0521. A or AS or H Levels (example calculations)0522. UCAS Equivalencies

SECTION 3 - SUMMARY OF ENTRY STANDARDS

0523. Ratings/Other Ranks General0524. Rating Entry - Warfare0525. Rating Entry - Engineering0526. Rating Entry - Logistics0527. Rating Entry - Naval Air0528. Rating Entry - Medical0529. Royal Marine Other Rank Entry0530. RNR Rating Entry0531. Officer General0532. Officer Entry (X Branch)0533. Officer Entry (Engineer)0534. Officer Entry (Logistics/RM/Medical/Chaplain)0535. RNR Officer Entry

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SECTION 4 - AGE REGULATIONS

0536. Enquirer0537. Statutory School Leaving Ages 0538. Parental Consent0539. UN Convention on the Rights of the Child (Under 18s)0540. Rating/Other Ranks Entry 0541. Direct Entry Officer0542. Officer Entry - Bursary/Sponsorship/Welbeck

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CHAPTER 5

ENTRY STANDARDS

SECTION 1 - MEDICAL AND PHYSICAL STANDARDS

0501. Medical Standards - General

a. All candidates have to be medically fit to serve world-wide. In general, physicaldefects of the body, impediment of speech, defect of sight or hearing, and pre-disposition to constitutional or hereditary disease or weakness will cause rejection ifthese conditions are considered to be of such a nature as to render the candidateincapable of performing general duties in the Naval Service ashore or afloat.

b. Automatic rejection will apply to those suffering from: asthma, epilepsy, diabetes,the majority of childhood cancers (even if successfully treated), colitis, CrohnsDisease or any other long standing bowel disorder or removal of spleen, rheumatoidarthritis, or any other major bone or joint disorders. An application may be rejecteddue to other medical conditions which are not listed but which are subject to thediscretion of the examining doctor or Service Medical Authorities. All medical appealswill be examined by a board chaired by SMO SE and should be forwarded to CNR PCCA1.

0502. Not Finally Approved Med

a. Ratings and other ranks who, during phase 1 training, are found to be unfit forservice due to a medical condition which existed prior to entry and has so materiallyworsened as to render the recruit unfit to continue training, will be discharged from theservice on medical grounds. This period is interpreted as the first 8 weeks of trainingfor RN recruits, and phase 1 for RM recruits. For any individual this method ofdischarge period may therefore cover periods of back-classing, rehabilitation andleave, but with an absolute upper limit of 12 months. The following administrativeaction will be taken by the NETE:

(1) A letter will be sent to the recruit (or parents if underage) explaining thereasons underlying the decision and indicating whether they can re-apply in thefuture, and, if so, what conditions will have to be met prior to this re-application.

(2) A discharge letter will be forwarded to the recruit's GP as part of transferringprimary care. The FMed 133 will normally suffice but PMOs may provide anyadditional information they may wish to the GP.

(3) A letter will be forwarded to the appropriate AFCO indicating that the recruithas been discharged under the scheme and whether they may re-apply in thefuture.

(4) A letter will be forwarded to SMO SE providing full medical details of thecondition leading to the discharge and indicating whether this was pre-existingand could reasonably have been expected to have been picked up at the initialmedical. Information on any prior treatment or specialist assessment should alsobe provided.

b. Candidates who, prior to entry, deliberately withhold information of a pre-existingmedical condition will be discharged Fraudulent Entry.

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0503. Breathing Problems

a. Asthma. Candidates who currently suffer from asthma, or have requiredtreatment for asthma during the last four years, should not be accepted into theservice. Individuals who have suffered from asthma as a child may be considered butonly if they have been treatment and symptom free for at least four years.

b. Hay Fever. Mild attacks which would not affect the efficient performance of dutymay be ignored. Severe hay fever is likely to be a bar to entry, the severity beingjudged by the need for prolonged medication. Hay fever in Aircrew has the potentialto cause incapacitation in flight. Aircrew candidates with a declared history of hayfever may be considered for selection if they have had no treatment and no symptomsin the 4 years preceding their appearance at the selection Medical Board.

c. In cases where there is doubt as to the individual's fitness, they must be referredby the AFCO ME to CAAMB with the RN Respiratory Questionnaire completed by thecandidate’s general practitioner.

0504. Dental Standards

a. Candidates are not normally rejected for dental decay or other oral conditions thatare treatable by a general dental practitioner – see JSP 346 Chapter 4.

b. However due to the proven difficulties of continuing orthodontic treatment duringthe initial training period, recruits who are undergoing active orthodontic treatment withfixed or removable appliances are to be strongly encouraged to complete the courseof treatment prior to entry. If orthodontic treatment cannot be completed prior to entrythe orthodontic appliance is to be stabilised as much as possible. AFCO MEs discussthis with SMO SE who wil liaise with the appropriate authorities.

c. Referrals should be forwarded to SMO SE with a comprehensive history (usingthe approved proforma) to:

SMO SEInstitute of Naval MedicineCrescent RdAlverstokeGOSPORTPO12 2DL

d. In the first instance in cases of doubt, the opinion of PMO RALEIGH or CTCRMshould be sought as appropriate, who can seek the views of the Senior DentalSurgeon at the Training Establishment.

0505. Eyesight

a. Eyesight standards are promulgated in JSP 346 and BR 1750A. Individual branchstandards are shown in the Summary of Entry Standards.

b. There are a large number of abnormalities of the eye or visual system (congenital,traumatic or pathological) which may be a cause of rejection regardless of visualacuity. These are detailed in JSP 346 Chapter 3 Article 0302 but include thosecandidates who have monocular or uniocular vision or who have suffered a detachedretina or undergone lens implantation or corneal grafting.

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c. Candidates who have undergone certain types of surgery for correction ofrefractive errors may be acceptable for Service subject to certain criteria and followingspecialist assessment. Acceptable forms of surgery include PhotorefractiveKeratectomy (PRK), Photorefractive Astigmatic Keratectomy (PARK), Laser In-SituKeratomileusis (LASIK) and Intrastromal Corneal Rings (ICRs), otherwise known asIntrastromal Corneal Ring Segments (ICRSs). Candidates who have undergoneIncisional Keratectomy ie Radial Keratectomy (RK), Astigmatic Keratectomy (AK) or acombination of both, will be rejected. It should be noted however that any form ofsurgical correction of myopia or hypermetropia is an absolute bar to entry as aircrew,Pilot or Observer. Careers Advisers are not in any circumstances to comment on,advise or guide candidates on their medical suitability for entry. Candidates seekingadvice on corrective laser surgery should be given a copy of the letter in TAFMIS whichdeals with eye surgery.

d. There is no general restriction to the wearing of spectacles or contact lenses toimprove visual efficiency provided the eyesight standards, aided and unaided, aremet. However, candidates must not wear contact lenses for a minimum of 48 hoursprior to the eyesight test.

e. If a candidate, who does not possess spectacles or other visual aids, fails theeyesight test, but the AFCO ME considers that their visual acuity could be correctablewithin the prescribed limits for entry to the Service, then the candidate should normallybe referred to an optician to confirm this. Candidates are to be advised thatreimbursement for such an examination may be made on their return to the AFCO forfurther medical examination.

f. It is a PJHQ mandate that all personnel deploying to an operational theatre musthave passed the Annual Personal Weapon Test (APWT). To fire an SA80 rifleeffectively the user must be able to independently close the LEFT eye As part of theEntry Medical AFCO MEs are to test for the ability to close the LEFT eyeindependently. Those unable to do so are unfit for entry.

0506. Colour Perception (CP)

a. Candidates who are below CP3 will be required to undertake a further CP testusing the Colour Perception Trade Test Board.

b. The test will be conducted by the AFCO ME as follows:

(1) The test is to be conducted in a well-lit area. Fluorescent lighting isacceptable.

(2) All wires are to be correctly matched by colour and connected to the wire onthe opposite side of the board. The candidate is to complete the test in 3 minutes.

(3) The candidate may wear glasses if necessary.

(4) Results are to be recorded as follows:

(a) All wires correct - CP4

(b) Any wire incorrect - CP5.

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c. There is currently a limitation to the number of test boards available and there areno replacements. AFCOs are to loan the test boards to the AFCO ME under signature.

0507. Food Allergies and Related ConditionsAs a general rule a history of gluten enteropathy or gluten sensitivity, serious food

allergy (e.g. peanuts), lactose intolerance and inborn errors of metabolism are incompatiblewith military service. Exceptions to this general guidance may be permitted under certaincircumstances and will be determined by the AFCO ME.

0508. Pregnant Candidates

a. To refuse or defer an offer of employment to a woman solely on the grounds thatshe is pregnant constitutes unlawful sexual discrimination. Careers Staff are not toask candidates if they are, or intend to become, pregnant.

b. If during the recruiting process, but before being given a provisional entry date, acandidate reveals that she is pregnant, her application may be deferred on thegrounds of protecting the health and safety of the candidate and her unborn child sincethere are genuine health and safety risks in allowing her to undertake initial training.Following the birth however, the candidate is free to continue her application andshould be referred to the AFCO ME as part of the normal recruiting process. Therequirement for the provision of child care should be explained at the update interviewstage.

c. If a candidate declares herself to be pregnant after she has received a provisionalentry date, her entry into the Service must be allowed to proceed. If the candidategives birth whilst awaiting entry, the candidate is free to continue her application afterchildbirth and should be referred to the AFCO ME as part of the recruiting process.The requirement for the provision of child care should be explained at the updateinterview stage.

d. Should a pregnant candidate wish to defer or cancel her entry to the Service, thecandidate must formally request deferral or cancellation in writing. This letter must beretained in the candidate's S1605. The candidate should not, however, be forced todo so.

e. A candidate who requests advice on possible health and safety risks should bereferred to her own GP or the AFCO ME. Careers Staff must not offer medical advice.AFCO MEs may seek advice from PMOs of NETEs or SMO SE.

0509. Weight

a. General. The standards for entry regarding weight are contained in JSP 346. Acandidate's weight should not normally vary from the average by more than 25%(Aircrew by no more than 15%). No underweight limit is set, but doubts may beexpressed if a candidate is considered to be suffering from anorexia.

b. Royal Marines Other Ranks (General Service). Candidates must weigh at least60Kg before undertaking the PRMC or commencing New Entry Training.

0510. Body Piercing and Wearing Of Jewellery

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a. Current fashion has encouraged the practice of body piercing and the wearing ofbody jewellery. The risk of injury, infection and the requirement for an individual’sbearing to be neat, discreet and have a restrained personal appearance when inuniform, combine to make body piercing inappropriate within a Service environment.

b. No jewellery is to be visible with uniform other than the following items:

(1) Signet and wedding rings for men.

(2) Signet, engagement, wedding rings and small plain gold sleeper or studearrings for female ratings.

(3) Wedding rings only for QARNNS ratings.

c. No other form of jewellery will be allowed to be worn on the body even where apart of the body has been pierced or prepared, whether for any ring, stud or sleeper.Body piercing does not include a piercing of the ear lobe for the wearing of a stud orsleeper.

0511. Height

a. Minimum height standards for Officers and Ratings/Other ranks are as follows:

(1) Royal Navy and QARNNS 151.5 cm. (Except Aircraft Handlers: Min 166cmsand Maximum height of 193 cm).

(2) Royal Marines (General Service and Band Service) 151.5 cm.

b. Potential candidates who measure less than 151.5cm are to be offered theopportunity to take the RN Reach Test. The test requires candidates to reach the topclip of a standard RN bulkhead door. The test rigs are based at the Institute of NavalMedicine (Gosport), Rosyth, London and Manchester. Potential candidates will berequired to travel to undertake the test, and will be provided with a return rail warrantby CNR. Candidates less that 151.5cm should however be advised that theirlikelihood of success in the reach test is extremely low. AFCOs are to refer candidateswho wish to carry out the reach test to CNR PC CA1 (PNB 27747).

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0512. Tattoos.

a. Individuals applying for entry into the Naval Service are to be rejected if they haveany tattoo, whether visible or not, which is obscene or offensive (e.g racist, anti-religious, crude, overtly sexist, drugs related or of an extreme political nature). TheAFCO ME is to bring to the attention of Careers Staff any applicant with a tattoo, whichis considered unacceptable. RROs, ACLOs, ARMs and CAs are reminded that theinterpretation of whether a tattoo is offensive, or not, is an executive function. It is notthe responsibility of the AFCO(ME) to make such a decision but instead he/she is tohighlight the existence and description of any tattoos to the recruiter who isempowered to make a judgement as to whether it is offensive. If there is doubt, adviceshould be sought using the normal command chain (ARM/RRO). CNR HQ (SO2 Ops)may be consulted if there remains doubt. Candidates are to be issued with a tattooproforma in order to identify any tattoos, and which is to be signed prior to entry, tostate that there have been no changes since the AFCO ME. A copy of the proforma isbelow.

b. Tattoos which are visible in "parade" uniform e.g. on the face, neck, ears, handsand wrists are not permitted and are a bar to entry. Advice is to be sought from CNRin cases of doubt.

c. When rejecting candidates it must be explained that the Naval Service, as adisciplined service, requires an individual's bearing to be neat, discreet and have arestrained personal appearance when in uniform. On no account are Careers Staff toadvise candidates to have tattoos removed.

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TATTOO PROFORMA

Applicant Surname Applicant Initials Applicant DOB

1. I have indicated the details of my tattoo(s) below/no tattoos (delete as necessary):

2. Place a numbered cross(s) on the above diagrams to indicate the position of yourtattoo(s).

3. Indicate overleaf a brief description of each tattoo and its size, in centimetres or inches.

Applicant Signature Date

Candidates: Please complete this form and return to your Careers AdviserAFCO(ME): Please annotate any additional tattoos found and return to the AFCO stapled tothe outside of the FMed1

To be completed at Final Entry Brief

Since my initial medical I have had/have not had any* further tattoos (delete as necessary) Applicant Signature Date* If yes, additional details to be added to proforma above and below.

Candidate URN

FRONT VIEW REAR VIEW

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Number Description of Tattoo Size

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SECTION 2 - EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS FOR ENTRY

0513. General

a. Candidates applying for any form of entry requiring educational qualifications areto produce certificates at the application stage. Careers Staff are to verify academicqualifications by sighting original certificates and signing `certificates sighted' in para2.6.b of AFCO Form 4.

b. Candidates may be processed whilst awaiting results of examinations but are notto be entered until fully qualified. If any doubt exists about the acceptability ofeducational qualifications guidance is to be sought from CNR RR SO2C or AIB.

0514. Ratings/Other Ranks

a. Entry into most Rating/Other Rank branches in the Naval Service does not requireany formal educational qualifications.

b. All candidates must however complete the Recruiting Test (RT). There areminimum Test scores required by individual branches and these are shown in theSummary of Entry Standards. See also Bursaries.

c. In addition to the RT requirement shown in the Summary of Entry Standards,GCSEs or equivalent are required by the following branches:

(1) Communications Technician.

(2) Medical Technician.

(3) Dental Nurse.

(4) QARNNS (and 200 UCAS points).

0515. Officer - GeneralAll Officer candidates are required to pass the RT with a score of at least 20 marks

RT2(Literacy) and 18 marks RT3 (Numeracy). A discretionary mark of one point below theminimum requirement for either RT2 (Literacy) and RT3 (Numeracy), but not both, can be usedbut only if supported by evidence. Welbeck candidates, 2 year scholars, Chaplains, Doctors,Dentists and Nurses are exempt.

0516. Officer (Non Graduate)

a. The educational standard for non-graduate Officer entry is as follows:

(1) 5 GCSEs at grade A-C to include Mathematics and English Language (orequivalent from Para 0520.

Plus

(2) 180 UCAS points, based on the current UCAS tariff found atwww.ucas.ac.uk. The points may be made up of any units subject to the followingconstraints:

(a) The total must include at least 2 non-overlapping subject areas.

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(b) Each subject must be allocated at least 45 UCAS points (shaded areaof APR 2003 tariff).

(c) If unsure of overlapping subject areas AIB or DNTE should becontacted.

0517. Officer (Graduate)All graduate candidates will be required to hold a suitable UK degree, or equivalent,

and they must satisfy the non-graduate standard above. In exceptional cases this conditionmay be waived, but only at the discretion of CDR (E) AIB (If a waiver is granted ACLOs are toannotate the TAFMIS journal to this effect). Quality of Degree. There is no specified criteriawhich states that the degree must be of honours standard; an ordinary pass degree isacceptable.

a. Non Engineer. The Direct Graduate Entry (DGE) standard is for a UK firstdegree, or equivalent. For candidates interested in Graduate Entry for Warfare,Aircrew, Supply or Royal Marine Officer, the course content or class of their degree isof no real relevance to their eligibility. See also Bursaries.

b. Engineer

(1) All degrees which are accredited by the Engineering Council at CEng orIEng level, are acceptable for entry into the Royal Navy as an Engineer Officer.Notwithstanding this, the following preferences exist for subject matter:

(a) WE/ WESM. UK recognised first degree in Electrical/ElectronicEngineering accredited to CEng or IEng level.

(b) ME/ MESM. UK recognised first degree in Mechanical or MarineEngineering accredited to CEng or IEng level.

(c) AE. UK recognised first degree accredited to CEng or IEng level inElectrical, Electronic or Mechanical Engineering or an Aeronautically relateddegree similarly accredited. However, if the number of applicants exceedsthe places available, primacy would normally be afforded to those holdingaeronautically related qualifications.

(d) E(TM). Engineering, Mathematical, Information Systems or a physicsbased discipline. Candidates with degrees in related disciplines may beconsidered provided they produce evidence that they have studiedmathematics / physics to at least university first year level. Occasionally, theneed may arise for a limited number of graduates in international relations,international politics, defence studies or related subjects.

(e) E(IS). UK recognised first degree in Computer Science, Software,Network or Systems Architecture. Alternatively, an Engineering,Mathematical or Science related discipline may also be acceptable.

(2) For WE/WESM, ME/MESM and AE the route to Incorporated or Chartedstatus is clearly defined. Provided that the degree studied is recognised by theEngineering Council, the Royal Navy’s training package for Engineer Officersmeets their requirements for corporate membership.

(3) See also Bursaries.

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0518. Thirteen Month RuleQualifying subjects must normally have been obtained within a maximum spread of

time of 13 months. Discretion may be given to candidates with exceptional qualities or thosewith exceptional circumstances (e.g. family break-up) which may have affected examinationresults. In cases of doubt advice must be sought from AIB.

0519. Educational EquivalencyEducational equivalency is a complex area, and the GCSE and UCAS tables below

provide only limited guidance. Any qualification which is not covered by these tables shouldbe referred to the AIB, who will in turn refer to DNTE in complex cases.

OESAIBHMS SULTAN

GOSPORTHampshirePO12 3BYFax 0239254 2122 (Mil 93843 2122)

Queries must be accompanied by a copy of the certificates qualifications in question, whenissued, and details of all qualifications held including those in question.

0520. Alternatives to Grade C GCSE Mathematics and English

ACCEPT DO NOT ACCEPT

MATHEMATICS SCE Ordinary Grade: A, B, C * CSE Grade 1 in Arithmetic

SCE Standard Grade: 1, 2, 3 * CSE Grade 1 in Applied Mathematics

Irish Leaving Certificate Ordinary Level; A, B, C *

SCE pass in Arithmetic

For Maths equivalence a candidate must present a full Mathematics level NII unit passed at a minimum of Merit level or a pass at the Higher level (indicated on certificates as NIII or H).

GCSE/SCE pass in Statistics

Relevant Open University Credits. 'Application Of Numbers' Key Skills

GCSE pass in Computer Studies

ENGLISH LANGUAGE

A pass in a full unit of General and Communications studies at BTEC NC, ND, HNC or HND.

Pass in CSE English and Business Communication

Irish Leaving Certificate Ordinary Level; A, B, C

A compensatory award in SCE H grade English

SCE Ordinary Grade: A, B, C 'Communications' Key Skills

SCE Standard Grade: 1, 2, 3

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0521. A or AS or H Levels (example calculations)

1. * These are equivalent qualifications for all subjects.2. Equivalencies for all other qualifications must be referred to AIB.

0522. UCAS Equivalencies

Equivalencies for all other qualifications must be referred to AIB.

A-LEVELS/ADVANCED HIGHERS

AS LEVELS SCOTTISH HIGHERS

C+D (140 points) A+C+C (140 points) A+A (144 points)

D+D+E (160 points) B+B+C (140 points) B+C+C (156 points)

D+E+E (140 points) C+C+C+C (160 points) C+C+C (144 points)

COMBINATION OF AS AND A LEVELS

A Level Grade AS Level Grade

A Plus C (160 points)

B Plus C (160 points)

C Plus A (140 points)

D Plus C+C (140 points)

D+E Plus C (140 points)

E Plus B+B (140 points)

E+E Plus C+C (160 points)

QUALIFICATION REQUIRED STANDARD

Irish Leaving Certificate Higher Level: A pass in 5 subjects, 2 of which must be at Grade C or above equates to at least 140 UCAS points.

European Baccalaureate (EB) Completion of a full EB to the required standard for entry.

International Baccalaureate (IB) Completion of the full IB to the required standard for entry.

BTEC Certificate Distinction, Merit (at level 3)

BTEC Diploma Merit, Merit, Merit (at level 3)

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0523. Ratings/Other Ranks General

a. Minimum Height.

(1) RN, RM (General Service), RM (Musician/Bugler), QARNNS and RNR:151.5 cm.

(2) NA(AH): minimum 166 cm, maximum 193 cm.

b. RT Score. Minimum RT Parts 2(L) and 3(N) scores are 10 marks unlessotherwise stated.

c. Age Limits.

(1) RN - Age on entry (unless otherwise stated) 16 years to 36 years (including37th birthday) (32 years for Divers including 33rd birthday).

(2) RM - Age on entry (unless otherwise stated) 16 years to 32 years (including33rd birthday).

d. Branch Sub Selection

(1) WS (HM) sub specialisation selection is carried out at HMS RALEIGH.

(2) Royal Marines (General Service), Submarine Service and RN Diver areMALE only entries.

e. Standard Initial Training Period (SITP). The Standard Initial Training Period(SITP) is laid down in BR 8748 Chapter 2 Annex A. The figures given below are drawnfrom this reference, which CNR staff should consult for full details concerning thiscomplex area.

f. Due to restrictions on service at sea for those under the age of 17 and therequirement to be 16 years and 6 months to undertake SETT, some younger recruitscan experience training holdovers. In order to address this issue, all candidates whowill be younger than the ages shown in the tables on entry, are to be specificallywarned that they may experience a period of holdover in training or before beingallowed to join their first complement draft. Any entrant who wishes to delay their entrydate to avoid the potential for holdover is to be allowed to do so.

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T

BR

AN

CH

D

ES

IGN

AT

ION

ON

E

NT

RY

Eng

inee

ring

Tech

nici

an (

Ma

rine

En

gin

eeri

ng)

Eng

inee

ring

Tech

nici

anM

ari

ne E

ngi

ne

erin

gS

ubm

arin

e)

Eng

inee

ring

Tech

nici

an(W

ea

pon

En

gin

eerin

g)

Eng

inee

ring

Tech

nici

an(W

ea

pon

En

gin

eerin

gS

ubm

arin

e)

Air

Eng

inee

ring

Tech

nici

an

BR 3

5-18September 2009

BR 3PART 4

0526. Rating Entry - Logistics

CO

MM

EN

TS

Nat

iona

lity

Res

tric

tions

Nat

iona

lity

Res

tric

tions

Nat

iona

lity

Res

tric

tions

Nat

iona

lity

Res

tric

tions

Nat

iona

lity

Res

tric

tions

AG

E

(HO

LD

-O

VE

R)

YR

S/M

TH

S

16.5

16.5

16.7

16.5

16.7

16.5

16

16.5

H 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2

CP 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4

VA 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3

PQ

AS

18 18 18 18 18 18 18 18

RT

SC

OR

E

60

N1

2

60

N1

2

54

N1

2

54

N1

2

63

L13

N1

2

63

L13

N1

2

63

L13

N1

3

63

L13

N1

3

SIT

P

(mth

s)

10 10 6.5

6.5

6.5

6.5

7.5

7.5

GE

ND

ER

M/F M M/F M M/F M M/F M

AB

BR

EV

Lo

gs

(CS

)(P

)

Lo

gs (

CS

)(P

)(S

M)

Lo

gs

(CS

)(D

)

Lo

gs (

CS

)(D

)(S

M)

Lo

gs (

SC

)

Lo

gs(S

C)(

SM

)

Lo

gs (

Per

s)

Lo

gs

(Pe

rs)(

SM

)

BR

AN

CH

DE

SIG

NA

TIO

N O

N

EN

TR

Y

Logs

(C

ater

ing

Ser

vice

s)(P

repa

ratio

n)

Logs

(C

ater

ing

Ser

vice

s)(P

repa

ratio

n)

(Su

bma

rines

)

Logs

(C

ater

ing

Ser

vice

s)(D

eliv

ery)

Logs

(C

ater

ing

Ser

vice

s)(D

eliv

ery)

(Su

bma

rines

)

Logs

(S

uppl

y C

ha

in)

Logs

(S

uppl

y C

ha

in)

(Su

bma

rines

)

Logs

(P

erso

nnel

)

Logs

(P

erso

nnel

)(S

ubm

arin

es)

BR 3PART 4

5-19September 2009

0527. Rating Entry - Naval Air

CO

MM

EN

TS

Min

Hei

ght

16

6cm

s >

Ma

x H

eig

ht

93

ms.

D

iscr

etio

nary

RT

Po

ints

are

no

t to

be

use

d.

Nat

ion

ality

Res

tric

tions

Brit

, B

rit/

Dua

lA

TC

M

edic

alA

TC

FA

Ts2

GC

SE

s(M

aths

&

Eng

at

Gra

de

C a

nd a

bove

AG

E

(HO

LD

-O

VE

R)

YR

S/M

TH

S

16.

5

16 16

H 2 2 2

CP 3 43 3

VA 3 3 3

PQ

AS

18 18 18

RT

SC

OR

E

52

63N

16

85(N

16)

SIT

P

(mth

s)

7 15

10

GE

ND

ER

M/F

M/F

M/F

AB

BR

EV

NA

(AH

)2

NA

(SE

)2

AC

BR

AN

CH

DE

SIG

NA

TIO

N O

N

EN

TR

Y

Nav

al A

irm

an(A

ircra

ft H

andl

er)

2nd

Cla

ss

Nav

al A

irm

an(S

urvi

val E

qu

ipm

ent

)

2nd

Cla

ss.

Air

craf

t C

ontr

olle

r

BR 3

5-20September 2009

BR 3PART 4

0528. Rating Entry - Medical

CO

MM

EN

TS

Min

imum

17

yrs

on

en

try,

2 G

CS

Eg

rad

e C

or

abov

e on

e o

f w

hich

is E

ng

Lan

g

Min

imum

17

yrs

on

en

try.

Nat

iona

lity

Res

tric

tions

Min

imum

17

yrs

on

ent

ry. 2

00 U

CA

S p

oin

ts, 3

GC

SE

s(i

nclu

din

g E

ng L

ang

,M

ath

s a

nd

a S

cien

ce

sub

ject

pre

ferr

ed

at

gra

de

C o

r be

tte

r

Min

imum

21

yrs

on

entr

y +

pro

f qu

al p

in n

o

(NM

C)

Se

lect

ion

Boa

rd

at D

SH

CS

(F

ort

Blo

ckho

use

) (F

rom

08

Deg

ree

only

will

be

acc

ept

ed

)

AG

E

(HO

LD

-O

VE

R)

YR

S/M

TH

S

N/A

N/A

N/A

N/A

N/A

H 2 2 2 2 2

CP 4 4 4 4 4

VA 3 3 3 3 3

PQ

AS

18 18 18 18 18

RT

S

CO

RE

70R

15

L1

3N

11

70

70

85

70L

16N

16

SIT

P

(mth

s)

8 13 13 3 y

rs3

mth

s

3

GE

ND

ER

M/F

M/F M M/F

M/F

AB

BR

EV

DN

MA

2

MA

2(S

M)

NN

(S)

NN

(Q)

BR

AN

CH

DE

SIG

NA

TIO

N

ON

EN

TR

Y

De

nta

l Nu

rse

Med

ical

Ass

ista

nt

2nd

Cla

ss

Med

ical

Ass

ista

nt (

SM

)

2nd

Cla

ss

Na

val N

urse

(S

tude

nt N

urs

es)

Na

val N

urse

(Q

ua

lifie

d N

urse

s)

BR 3PART 4

5-21September 2009

0529. Royal Marine Other Rank Entry

CO

MM

EN

TS

Min

wei

gh

t60

kg +

mus

t pa

ss P

RM

C.

AG

E

(HO

LD

-O

VE

R)

YR

S/M

TH

S

33 33 33

H 2 2 2

CP 4 4 4

VA 3 3 3

PQ

AS

20 18 18

RT

SC

OR

E

47 55 55

SIT

P

(mth

s)

8

33.7

5

26.2

5

GE

ND

ER

M M/F

M/F

AB

BR

EV

MN

E

MU

SC

BU

G

BR

AN

CH

DE

SIG

NA

TIO

N O

N

EN

TR

Y

Mar

ine

Mus

icia

n

Bug

ler

BR 3

5-22September 2009

BR 3PART 4

0530. RNR Rating Entry

CO

MM

EN

TS

16

-40

yrs

+ex

RN

max

45

yrs

+(R

MR

MN

Em

ax

35

yrs

)

18

-40

yrs

(ex

QA

RN

NS

u

p to

45

yrs

at

CM

R

dis

cre

tion)

P

rof

qua

l

AG

E

(HO

LD

-O

VE

R)

YR

S/M

TH

S

16

-40

H 2 2

CP 4 4

VA 3 3

PQ

AS 18 18

RT

SC

OR

E

53

70L

16N

16

SIT

P

(mth

s)

N/A

N/A

GE

ND

ER

M/F

M/F

AB

BR

EV

RN

R

NN

(R)

BR

AN

CH

DE

SIG

NA

TIO

N O

N

EN

TR

Y

RN

R R

atin

gs –

Nat

iona

lity

Res

tric

tions

QA

RN

NS

R

NR

Nav

al N

urse

BR 3PART 4

5-23September 2009

0531. Officer General

a. RT2 (Literacy) 20, RT3 (Numeracy) 18 (either may have a discretionary pointbelow, but not both).

b. Minimum height. RN, RM 151.5cm.

c. Branch Sub Selection

(1) Aircrew candidates are required to pass Flying Aptitude tests at RAFCranwell.

(2) Royal Marines and Submarine Service MALE only entries.

BR 3

5-24September 2009

BR 3PART 4

0532. Officer Entry (X Branch)

MIS

C

CO

MM

EN

TS

Na

tiona

lity

rest

rict

ion

s

Na

tiona

lity

rest

rict

ion

s

Na

tiona

lity

rest

rict

ion

sM

ust

Pas

s F

AT

S

Na

tiona

lity

rest

rict

ion

sM

ust

Pas

s F

AT

S

Na

tiona

lity

rest

rict

ion

sM

ust

Pas

s F

AT

S

RT L20

N1

8

L20

N1

8

L20

N1

8

L20

N1

8

L20

N1

8

LU

CA

S

18

0

18

0

18

0

18

0

18

0

GC

SE

s

5 A

-C

INC

MA

TH

S

&E

NG

5 A

-C

INC

MA

TH

S

&E

NG

5 A

-C

INC

MA

TH

S

&E

NG

5 A

-C

INC

MA

TH

S

&E

NG

5 A

-C

INC

MA

TH

S

&E

NG

H 2 2 1 1 2

CP 1 1 1 1 2

VA

2 2 1 1 3

NA

TIO

NA

LIT

Y

B/D B B/D

B/D

B/D

MA

XA

GE 26 26 26 26 26

GE

ND

ER

M/F M M/F

M/F

M/F

EN

TR

Y

GR

AD Y Y Y Y Y

NO

NG

RA

D Y Y Y Y Y

BU

RS

AR

Y

Y Y Y Y Y

DT

US

N N N N N

WE

LB

EC

K

N N N N N

SC

HO

LA

R Y Y Y Y Y

SU

BB

RA

NC

HA

bb

rey

X G

S

X S

M

X P

X O

X A

TC

BR

AN

CH

War

fare

BR 3PART 4

5-25September 2009

0533. Officer Entry (Engineer)

MIS

C

CO

MM

EN

TS

CA

ND

IDA

TE

MU

ST

H

AV

E A

CC

RE

DIT

ED

M

EN

G O

R B

EN

G

DE

GR

EE

Nat

iona

lity

rest

rictio

ns

CA

ND

IAT

ES

MU

ST

H

AV

E A

CC

RE

DIT

ED

M

EN

G O

R B

EN

G

DE

GR

EE

Nat

iona

lity

rest

rictio

ns

CA

ND

IAT

ES

MU

ST

H

AV

E A

CC

RE

DIT

ED

M

EN

G O

R B

EN

G

DE

GR

EE

Nat

iona

lity

rest

rictio

ns

CA

ND

IAT

ES

MU

ST

H

AV

E A

CC

RE

DIT

ED

M

EN

G O

R B

EN

G

DE

GR

EE

Nat

iona

lity

rest

rictio

ns

CA

ND

IAT

ES

MU

ST

H

AV

E A

CC

RE

DIT

ED

M

EN

G O

R B

EN

G

DE

GR

EE

Nat

iona

lity

rest

rictio

ns

Ca

ndi

da

te m

ust

ha

ve

Co

mp

utin

g/

En

gin

eer

ing

re

late

d

De

gre

e N

orm

ally

so

me

po

st g

rad

exp

erie

nce

RT L

20N

18

L20

N1

8

L20

N1

8

L20

N1

8

L20

N1

8

L20

N1

8

LU

CA

S

18

0

18

0

18

0

18

0

18

0

18

0

GC

SE

s

5 A

-C IN

C

MA

TH

S &

E

NG

5 A

-C IN

C

MA

TH

S &

E

NG

5 A

-C IN

C

MA

TH

S &

E

NG

5 A

-C IN

C

MA

TH

S &

E

NG

5 A

-C IN

C

MA

TH

S &

E

NG

5 A

-C IN

C

MA

TH

S &

E

NG

H 2 2 2 2 2 2

CP 4 4 4 4 4 4

VA 3 3 3 3 3 3

NA

TIO

NA

LIT

Y

B/D

/C

B B/D B B/D

B/D

MA

XA

GE 30

30

30

30

30

<3

2

GE

ND

ER

M/F M M/F M M/F

M/F

EN

TR

Y

GR

AD Y Y Y Y Y Y

NO

NG

RA

D N N N N N N

BU

RS

AR

Y

Y Y Y Y Y N

DT

US

Y Y Y Y Y N

WE

LB

EC

K

Y Y Y Y Y N

SC

H O

LA

R

Y Y Y Y Y N

SU

BB

RA

NC

HA

bb

rey

E M

E

E M

ES

M

E W

E

E W

ES

M

E A

E

E I

S

BR

AN

CH

EN

GIN

EE

R

BR 3

5-26September 2009

BR 3PART 4

Officer Entry (Engineer) (continued)

MIS

C

CO

MM

EN

TS

CA

ND

IDA

TE

MU

ST

N

OR

MA

LLY

HA

VE

E

NG

INE

EE

RIN

G/

SC

IEN

CE

/MA

TH

S

DE

GR

EE

. L

IMIT

ED

P

LA

CE

S F

OR

C

ER

TAIN

AR

TS

S

UB

JEC

TAS

. Po

ss

SO

ME

PO

ST

GR

AD

E

XP

ER

IEN

CE

CA

ND

IDA

TE

MU

ST

N

OR

MA

LLY

HA

VE

E

NG

INE

EE

RIN

G/

SC

IEN

CE

/MA

TH

S

DE

GR

EE

. L

IMIT

ED

P

LA

CE

S F

OR

C

ER

TAIN

AR

TS

S

UB

JEC

TAS

. Po

ss

SO

ME

PO

ST

GR

AD

E

XP

ER

IEN

CE

RT

L20

N1

8

L20

N1

8

LU

CA

S

18

0

18

0

GC

SE

s

5 A

-C

INC

M

AT

HS

&

EN

G

5 A

-C

INC

M

AT

HS

&

EN

G

H 2 2

CP 4 4

VA 3 3

NA

TIO

NA

LIT

Y

B/D

/C

B/D

MA

XA

GE

30

30

GE

ND

ER

M/F M

EN

TR

Y

GR

AD

Y Y

NO

N

GR

AD

N N

BU

RS

AR

Y

N N

DT

US

N N

WE

LB

EC

K

N N

SC

H

OL

AR

N N

SU

BB

RA

NC

HA

bb

rey

E T

M

E T

M S

M

BR

AN

CH

EN

GI

NE

ER

BR 3PART 4

5-27September 2009

0534. Officer Entry (Logistics/RM/Medical/Chaplain)

MIS

C

CO

MM

EN

TS

Na

tion

ality

re

stri

ctio

ns

Na

tion

ality

re

stri

ctio

ns

Na

tion

ality

re

stri

ctio

ns

<4

6 IF

RE

QU

IRE

C

AR

EE

R

PR

OF

ES

SIO

NA

L T

RA

ININ

G.

ME

DIC

AL

C

AD

ET

SH

IPS

FO

R

LA

ST

3 Y

RS

OF

C

o..C

ON

SU

LTA

NT

SA

AN

D G

PS

MA

Y

QU

AL

FO

R £

50K

G

OL

DE

N H

EL

LO

. C

ON

TAC

T S

PE

C

RE

CR

UIT

ER

<4

6 IF

RE

QU

IRE

C

AR

EE

R P

RO

F

TR

AIN

ING

. DE

NTA

L C

AD

ET

SH

IPS

FO

R

LA

ST

3 Y

RS

OF

Co

. C

ON

TAC

T S

PE

C

RE

CR

UIT

ER

MU

ST

BE

R

EG

IST

ER

ED

G

EN

ER

AL

NU

RS

E

OR

RE

GIS

TE

RE

D

NU

RS

E (

AD

ULT

) W

ITH

2 Y

RS

PO

ST

Q

UA

L.

CE

RTA

IN

SP

EC

S Q

UA

L F

OR

£

20k

GO

LD

EN

H

EL

LO.

CO

NTA

CT

S

PE

C R

EC

RU

ITE

R

Na

tion

ality

re

stri

ctio

ns

CO

NTA

CT

SP

EC

R

EC

RU

ITE

R

RT

L20

N1

8

L20

N1

8

L20

N1

8

L20

N1

8

L20

N1

8

L20

N1

8

L20

N1

8

LU

CA

S

180

180

180

180

180

180

180

GC

SE

s

5 A

-C

INC

M

AT

HS

&

EN

G

5 A

-C

INC

M

AT

HS

&

EN

G

5 A

-C

INC

M

AT

HS

&

EN

G

5 A

-C

INC

M

AT

HS

&

EN

G

5 A

-C

INC

M

AT

HS

&

EN

G

5 A

-C

INC

M

AT

HS

&

EN

G

5 A

-C

INC

M

AT

HS

&

EN

G

H 2 2 2 2 2 2 2

CP 4 4 4 4 4 4 4

VA 3 3 3 3 3 3 3

NA

TIO

NA

LIT

Y

B/D

B/D

B/D

B/D

/G

B/D

/C

B/D

/C

B/D

/C

MA

XA

GE

<3

2

<3

2

<2

6

<5

5

<5

5

<3

9

<3

9

GE

ND

ER

M/F M M M/F

M/F

M/F

M/F

EN

TR

Y

GR

AD

Y Y Y Y Y Y Y

NO

N

GR

AD

Y Y Y N N N N

BU

RS

AR

Y

Y N Y

SE

E C

OM

M

EN

TS

SE

E C

OM

M

EN

TS

SE

E C

OM

M

EN

TS

N

DT

US

N N N N N N N

WE

LB

EC

K

N N N N N N N

SC

H

OL

AR

Y Y Y N N N N

SU

B

BR

AN

CH

A

bb

rey

L L S

M

RM

Su

rg

Su

rg(D

)

QA

RN

NS

BR

AN

CH

LO

GIS

TIC

S

Ro

yal

Ma

rin

es

ME

DIC

AL

DE

NTA

L

NU

RS

ING

CH

AP

LA

IN

BR 3

5-28September 2009

BR 3PART 4

0535. RNR Officer Entry

CO

MM

EN

TS

Nat

iona

lity

Res

tric

tions

Nat

iona

lity

Res

tric

tions

Ex

RN

per

sonn

el o

nly

Nat

iona

lity

Res

tric

tions

Nat

iona

lity

Res

tric

tions

QU

AL

IFIE

D

Y Y

AG

E

18-4

0 en

try

55 n

orm

al r

etire

men

t age

18-4

0 en

try

55 n

orm

al r

etire

men

t age

18-4

0 en

try

55 n

orm

al r

etire

men

t age

18-4

0 en

try

55 n

orm

al r

etire

men

t age

18-4

0 en

try

55 n

orm

al r

etire

men

t age

18-4

0 en

try

60 n

orm

al r

etire

men

t age

SP

EC

Com

man

d O

psA

float

Ops

Med

ia O

ps

Med

ical

Offi

cers

QA

RN

NS

(R)

Offi

cers

Med

ical

Sup

port

Offi

cers

Med

ical

Tec

hnic

ians

BR

AN

CH

Mar

itim

e O

pera

tions

Air

Hum

int

Dis

Cha

plai

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SECTION 4 - AGE REGULATIONS

0536. Enquirer

a. An enquiry for entry to the Naval Service may be accepted from an individualprovided that:

(1) Ratings/other ranks entry. The candidate is aged at least 15 yrs and 9 mthsand will reach the laid down minimum age for entry to the selected Branch ofPreference before entry. Exception: candidates are not to be forwarded to thePRMC under the age of 16 years.

(2) Officer entry. The candidate is aged at least 15 years and will reach theminimum age for entry to their chosen specialisation before entry. Exception:Potential Welbexians may become enquirers at age 14 years.

(3) The candidate will be eligible to leave school under the Local EducationAuthority rules.

b. Conditions of Service and Reserve liability are to be fully explained to allcandidates at the Enquiry stage. It is essential that candidates under the age of 18 yrsunderstand the full implications of the undertaking they are entering into.

0537. Statutory School Leaving Ages

a. It is illegal to employ a child full time until the laid down statutory school leavingage is reached. This requirement is binding on all children, their parents andguardians, whether or not the child is enrolled in a school. Children educatedotherwise than at school, whether under arrangements made by the parent or by alocal authority, are also debarred from taking full-time employment until the relevantdate.

b. The specific limitations are:

(1) Schools in England and Wales. Pupils may leave school on the last Fridayin June in the school year in which they reach the age of 16 years. The schoolyear normally ends on 31st August.

(2) Schools in Northern Ireland. Pupils who reach the age of 16 years on orbefore the 1st July may leave on the last day of the school year.

(3) Schools in Scotland.

(a) Pupils whose 16th birthday falls between 1st October and the last dayof February inclusive, may leave school at the Christmas holiday.

(b) Pupils whose 16th birthday falls between 1st March and 30thSeptember may leave school after the 31st May.

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0538. Parental Consent

a. Parental consent must be obtained for those under the age of 18 years before anyprocessing can take place. This should be asked for at the Application stage on theAFCO

b. The provisions regarding parental consent for entry into the Naval Service arecontained in MoD form 486.

0539. UN Convention on the Rights of the Child (Under 18s)

a. The purpose of this complex legislation is to strengthen the rights of children byprohibiting their participation in armed conflict.

b. The legislation has no direct impact on CNR, but should a query be raised by acandidate, parent or member of the general public concerning this subject, thefollowing points may be made:

(1) Those under 17 years old will not be drafted to HM Ships or an RMOperational Unit until they have attained 17 years of age.

(2) Those few personnel under the age of 18 years serving in HM Ships or withan RM Operational Unit, will, wherever feasible, be removed from situations inwhich their Commander in Chief and Chief of Joint Operations deem there to bea "greater than low risk of direct involvement in hostilities".

0540. Rating/Other Ranks Entry

a. Minimum Age. Ratings/Other Rank individual Branch age limits are shown in theSummary of Entry Standards. However, for most branches, the minimum age is 16years. Note that those under the age of 17 years will not be drafted to RN vessels orRM operational units until they have attained 17 years of age.

b. Maximum Age.

(1) RN rating. 36 years (including day of 37th birthday) (32 years for Diversincluding the 33rd birthday).

(2) RM other rank. 32 years (including day of 33rd birthday).

(3) QARNNS (S) & (Q). Under the age of 33 years.

c. Careers Staff must use discretion when considering processing candidates whoare approaching the upper age limit. Consideration must be given to the requirementto complete the Basic Check, obtain security clearance and enter the candidate beforethe upper age limit is reached.

0541. Direct Entry Officer

a. Minimum Age. Officer Entrants must be over 17 years old on the first day of themonth of entry to BRNC or CTCRM.

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b. Maximum Age. Upper age limits for Officer Entrants are dependant onspecialisation:

(1) Warfare and Aircrew. Must be under the age of 26 on the first day of themonth of entry to BRNC.

(2) Logistics Officers. Must be under the age of 32 on the first day of the monthof entry to BRNC.

(3) Royal Marine Officers. Must be under the age of 26 on the first day of themonth of entry to CTCRM.

(4) Engineer Officers (AE, ME, WE). Must be under the age of 30 on the first dayof the month of entry to BRNC. Exceptionally, entrants up to the age of 34 may beaccepted into Service provided they have gained relevant industrial engineeringexperience that would enhance their Naval engineering skills.

(5) Engineer (Information Systems) Officers. Should normally be under the ageof 30 on the first day of the month of entry to BRNC.

(6) Engineer (Training Management) Officers. Should normally be under theage of 30 on the first day of the month of entry to BRNC.

(7) Medical, Dental and Nursing Officers and Chaplains. As directed by relevantSpecialist Recruiter, however the following guidelines apply:

(a) Medical and Dental. Under 46 years of age if entrant requires CareerProfessional Training. Under 55 if candidate holds Independent FullyAccredited Practitioner status.

(b) Nursing. Under 39 years of age on entry.

(c) Chaplains. Under 39 years of age on entry.

c. Ineligible Candidates. Given the length of the Officer recruiting pipeline, it mayhappen that a candidate is ineligible, or a may become ineligible over time, due to ageor medical fitness. If the reasons for ineligibility are only temporary then contact withthe candidate is continue, albeit at a slower pace, to maintain the candidate’senthusiasm. If the reasons result, or will result, in permanent ineligibility then thecandidate is to be counselled sensitively but firmly and the candidate withdrawn.

0542. Officer Entry - Bursary/Sponsorship/Welbeck

a. Notwithstanding the general regulations above, special age restrictions apply tocertain Officer entry types.

b. Sixth Form Scholars. As there must be no formal break in education betweenacademic Years 11, 12 and 13 candidates will normally be 16, 17 or 18 years of age.Advice is to be sought from AIB for any candidate outside this range.

c. Welbeck. Candidates must be aged between 15 years 9 months and 17 years 6months on 1 September immediately preceding the day they intend to entry theCollege. Entry takes place once per annum, in September.

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d. Defence Technical Undergraduate Scheme (and non DTUS bursars). Candidatesmust be under 23 at the commencement of their degree course and under the age of26 on entry. Candidates are usually accepted for a 3 year course but can be selectedfor a 4 year course. Non DTUS Bursars must be under the age of 26 on the first dayof entry to BRNC or CTCRM. Their age on commencement of the degree course willtherefore be dependant upon the length of the course.

e. University Cadet Entry. Candidates must be must be under the age of 22 on thefirst day of the month of entry to BRNC. Candidates are usually accepted for a 3 yearcourse but can be selected for a 4 year course.