SOUTHAMPTON

UNIVERSITY ROYAL NAVAL UNIT

Joining the URNU
Southampton URNU has an annual new entry intake which is limited to
between 15 and 20 places. Selection for these places is through an application
and interview process.
An Initial Application form can be completed at Freshers Fairs or online at our
website www.surnu.co.uk. This will be used to select candidates to be invited
to our Introduction Evening on Thursday 29th September.
Attending the no obligation Introduction Evening at the Unit will give
candidates an opportunity to meet the Commanding Officer and current URNU
students, and learn more about the Unit. At the end of the evening you are
invited to apply for one of the available interview slots.
Interviews are taking place on 3rd and 4th October at the National
Oceanographic Centre (NOC) in Southampton, and if you are selected we will
be in contact to arrange your slot. Interviews will be conducted by the
Commanding Officer Southampton URNU, a member of Britannia Royal Naval
College staff and a member of the Military Education committee.
Successful applicants will be offered a position within the unit as a Probationary
Officer Cadet, to be upgraded to full member on completion of Swim Test and
Medical.
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Southampton University Royal Naval Unit (URNU) trains a range of undergraduates

from universities in the Solent area in leadership, seamanship and navigation, without
any call-up liability or obligation to join the Royal Navy. The unit has a strong team
ethos, with a work hard, play hard attitude that helps to make members times with
the unit some of the best of their university lives. Students leave the URNU equipped
with the skills and confidence that give them a leading edge in whatever path they
choose to follow.

What can I expect?

An instant, solid group of similar-minded friends.
Travel 10-12 days of Easter and Summer deployment, visiting coastal ports
around the UK, France, Spain, Belgium, Holland & the Channel Islands.
Sports and adventurous training - Rugby, hockey, netball, football, skiing,
climbing, sky diving, mountaineering, mountain biking, hang-gliding and the
opportunity to take part in the Inter-URNU Ski Trip & Sports Weekend (in
conjunction with the 13 other URNUs).
Seamanship training - Learn sea navigation, to drive & keep the ship in order.
Flying Training Opportunity to apply for two weeks at Flying Camp at RNAS
Yeovilton.
Pay - for all the training you undertake: Drill Nights & sea time.
Employability - The URNU will provide you with a variety of skills and
experiences to be proud of.
You will earn a Level 5 Certificate in Leadership and Management from the
Chartered Management Institute.
You can earn RYA/MCA qualifications such as Yachtmaster and Day Skipper.
Meet and host military & civilian VIPS at functions and formal dinners.
You will be issued with Royal Navy Uniform for all occasions.
Please Note: URNU Midshipmen are not eligible for deployment on
operations, and there is absolutely NO requirement to join the full time RN or
Reserves.

What commitment would I need to give to the URNU?

Attending regular Tuesday training nights at the Unit
Attendance at 2 formal events - our Annual Dinner in November &
Annual Reception in June.
Completing at least one ships deployment (10-15 days) at Easter or in
the Summer
Taking part in 3 sea training weekends during the year.
What will I be paid?
The daily rate of pay for an URNU Midshipman is 40.53
Training Night = days pay 10.13
Sea Training Weekend = 2 days pay = 81.06
12 day deployment = 486.36