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HMS Raleigh is a Royal Navy shore establishment near Torpoint in Cornwall, England. It functions as the service's principal initial training center for new ratings, providing recruits with instruction in naval discipline, physical fitness, seamanship, firefighting, damage control, and other foundational skills. Although it carries a ship's name and commissioned status, HMS Raleigh is a land-based facility rather than an operational vessel.
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Where is HMS Raleigh?
HMS Raleigh is a Royal Navy shore establishment near Torpoint in Cornwall, England. The base sits on a 239-acre site in southwest England.
What happens at HMS Raleigh?
It provides initial training for new Royal Navy ratings and teaches naval discipline, fitness, seamanship, firefighting, and damage control. It is the starting point for many enlisted Royal Navy careers.
How long is Royal Navy basic training at HMS Raleigh?
The standard initial training course for new ratings is commonly described as 10 weeks. Officer training follows a different route, including an Initial Naval Training Foundation course at HMS Raleigh.
Is HMS Raleigh the same as Britannia Royal Naval College?
No. HMS Raleigh near Torpoint is mainly associated with initial training for ratings, while Britannia Royal Naval College in Dartmouth is the Royal Navy's officer-training college. The two establishments serve different training pathways.
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