have degrees from a long time ago, or graduates with a degree relevant to a Navy job. It runs for approximately six months and is broken up into two main sections. The first four weeks is the Initial Training Period where you learn the basics of naval life such as Navy ceremony, physical fitness, living with your new mates and how to wear your uniform correctly. You will begin to understand that your primary responsibility is the welfare of your sailors and what it means to uphold the Navy's core values of Honour, Honesty, Courage, Integrity and Loyalty. You will develop team leader and team member qualities and enjoy the mateship of your fellow Junior Officers. Academic studies The Academic studies you will undertake are varied and interesting and are designed to compliment the more practical aspects of the course. Some of the subjects you will study are Naval History, Equity & Diversity Awareness, Communications and Divisional Systems. Academic and Practical After this your training will be much more varied and will involve both theoretical and practical programs. You will undertake training in how to use the F88 Austeyr Rifle and 9 mm pistol. You'll undertake boat work and seamanship, so you can drive HMAS CRESWELL'S work boats and the Navy's Rigid Hull Inflatable Boats. You'll be involved in practical leadership and teamwork activities. And most importantly you'll undertake Sea Familiarisation which includes a week on Seahorse Horizon and then a four week Sea Training Deployment, where you accompany a