Brookie is now entering week 5 of her Navy training!!! Neatly half way there and doing great!! Her is what she will be doing in week 5!!! Phase 2 – Week 5 The Division is now at the intermediate stage. More responsibility is placed upon the Recruits and there is an expectation that they will set a good example for the incoming new Recruits of the junior division. The standards of performance and conduct are gradually raised and maintained in Phase Two. This increase in standards occurs progressively, but even at this stage of the induction training there is a noticeable difference in the Recruits. From this point of training the more important components commence. The Recruits will undergo two days of Survival at Sea training and receive important instruction on various survival techniques. On completion of this module of training the Recruits will have the knowledge and skills necessary to operate life saving equipment and an understanding of the procedures in place on RAN ships. The instruction includes lessons on the proper use of personal protection equipment including lifejackets and thermal protection suits. As part of the first days instruction Recruits undertake a theory exam which they must pass, before they are permitted to undertake the practical session on day two. The practical phase sees Recruits undertake a variety of exercises with include, donning a thermal protection suit, execute a safe water entry, launch a life raft, and practice survival at sea techniques. Survival at Sea is followed by two days of Corrosion Control at the Seamanship Faculty. Because of the unique working environment, all sailors require training in how to preserve the assets of the RAN and maintain them in good working order. Safety, as in all components of training, is paramount. The Recruits are taught how to properly use maintenance equipment and personal protective equipment. Instruction on Friday of week five is conducted back at the Recruit School. Here further parade ground drill is conducted culminating in a drill progress test. Later in the day a kit muster is conducted to gauge whether the Recruits are meeting the high standards expected of them.
Posted on: Sun, 09 Jun 2013 22:45:47 +0000
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