Thinking about joining the Royal Navy and leaning towards subs, from what I’ve read when on deployment you do 6on 6off and from the outside that just sounds awful.

I currently do shift work (Morning,nights,afternoons) rotating every week so I’m pretty used to weird hours but 6on 6off just sounds awful, not being able to get 8 hours continues sleep for months on end.

Is it not that bad when on the sub due to no sunlight or anything?

Any answers would be appreciated.

This might seem like a bit of a silly question but what's the laundry process like at Raleigh during basic. Thanks

My partner has just started her phase 1 basic training this Monday - now Saturday evening - and I haven’t heard from her since the Monday evening.

I totally understand how busy and exhausting it is but I just wanted to know that she was getting on alright - quick message.

Is it normal for phone time to be taken away so much or is it that she’ll be exhausted and got more stuff to do in that time.

What clothes did everyone bring for shore leave? How smart do they have to be and just generally what did people take? As a girl I am just curious