How difficult is the AIB?

How difficult is the AIB?

The AIB is a difficult thing to prep for. Having gone through and passed as an in-service candidate in 2009 and gone back as an observer in 2015 when two of my guys were due to attend, I think it’s very much a test of innate ability on the whole. Though there are things you can do to help better display your ability.

What is AIB in Royal Navy?

The AIB is a stage of the joining process that’s specific to officers. Due to COVID-19 it is currently a 1 hour virtual interview. It is designed to assess your suitability to join the Royal Navy as an officer against a set of 6 core competencies.

Is it hard to become an officer in the Royal Navy?

It takes hard work, dedication and a sense of adventure to become an officer in the Royal Navy. Before you can start the application process, you need to fulfil the eligibility criteria below. If you can do that, you can begin your Royal Navy journey. All roles within the Royal Navy are open to both men and women.

How long does an AIB pass last?

12 months
A pass at AIB is valid for 12 months so long as the candidate remains eligible for Officer Entry.

How long is Royal Navy officer training?

30 week
Basic Training, also known as Initial Naval Training (Officer) (INT(O)), is conducted at Britannia Royal Naval College (BRNC), Dartmouth, and is a 30 week course that provides comprehensive induction into Naval life as an Officer.

What can stop you from joining the Navy?

There are age, citizenship, physical, education, height/weight, criminal record, medical, and drug history standards that can exclude you from joining the military.

Is there an age limit to join Navy?

Age Limits for Enlisting The oldest you can be to enlist for active duty in each branch is: Coast Guard: 31. Marines: 28. Navy: 39.

Where is the Admiralty Interview Board?

Gosport, Hampshire
The board is based at HMS Sultan in Gosport, Hampshire within a self-contained compound.

Do you have to shave your head in the Royal Navy?

On the top of the head it shall be no more than 15 cm in length and sufficiently short at the front and sides that when the hair is groomed, and headdress removed, no hair shall touch the ears or fall below the top of the eyebrows. It shall be kept above the shirt collar.

How do you become a Royal Navy officer?

Royal Navy Officer: The joining process

1. REGISTER YOUR INTEREST. The first step is choosing the role that you think is right for you.
2. NAVAL SERVICE RECRUITING TEST AND INFORMAL INTERVIEW.
3. MEDICAL AND EYE TESTS.
4. TAKE THE FITNESS TEST.
5. INTERVIEW.
6. THE ADMIRALTY INTERVIEW BOARD (AIB)
7. START TRAINING.

How do I join the Royal Navy as an AIB?

As part of the AIB selection process to join the Royal Navy, you will be required to complete an application form, a series of assessments, interviews and a fitness test. The purpose of the selection process is to assess your skills, knowledge, and experience that is a match for the role of an Officer.

What is the AIB exam for Navy?

Admiralty Interview Board (AIB) Unique to officers, the AIB is a competency-based assessment to find out if you’re mentally and physically ready to succeed in your chosen role. The day-and-a-half-long assessment contains one fitness test, a 2.4km, timed outdoor run.

What are the stages of joining the Royal Navy?

Stage 1. Pre-joining Fitness Test (PJFT) Stage 2. Admiralty Interview Board (AIB) Stage 3. Initial Naval Training (Officer) (INT (O)) So you have decided to join the Royal Navy as an Officer, but before you can start your training we will need to conduct a number of physical and mental assessments.

What do you do at the AIB?

The first task that you must do at the AIB is complete the Q101 form. In some cases you have to have submitted this form before the AIB takes place. This is essentially a competency questionnaire where you are required to answer questions pertaining to the key values and competencies of the Royal Navy.