Job Descriptions

Royal Navy ratings work in a variety of job roles on board ships or submarines at sea, or onshore at a naval base.;

Merchant Navy ratings carry out a wide range of jobs to help the day-to-day running of a ship.;

Royal Navy officers manage ships and submarine operations and are responsible for all personnel in their command.;

Merchant Navy deck officers look after the day-to-day running and navigation of ships, and take care of passengers and cargo.;

Merchant Navy engineering officers maintain the mechanical and electrical machinery and instruments on board a ship.;

Royal Marines commandos take part in frontline combat, and are sent at short notice to deal with emergency situations.;

Royal Marines officers lead teams of commandos in combat situations, at sea and on land.;

Operating department practitioners (ODPs) provide skilled care and support to patients at all stages of an operation.;