Oggin/AA
BRNC has changed significantly in the last couple of years - obviously the College still retains its fine historic and imposing standing looking out over the river Dart but the training has marched on relentlessly.
Gone is term 1 and 2 for a 'phased' training structure whereby each phase lasts 7 weeks. WAFU's now do 5 phases with the 2nd phase being grading. 1st is militarisation - cutting the apron strings and doing leadership - BLD and ACE or NEX and PLX as it was in my/our day.
Phase 3 is firefighting/BSSC etc and then phase 4 off to sea for IST. Back to BRNC for final phase - DO's cse and Op Planning followed by Pass Out parade.
WRT pay - that might be equal but FRI seems fair to stay in the RN for some time, irrespective of branch - P or O. See threads with Si Clik's posts concerning recruitment issues at the mo.
Obviously the RN's Nos1 uniform is a real fanny magnet compared to the jeans and denim jacket issued by the crabs so if nothing else here has swung your decision surely that does the job.
One final note - which service has FW capability, RW capability, global deployability (IHN support) and an autonomous amphib capability with its own combat troops.........and lots of fun!!!
Ah yes the Senior Service!!!!
And box...... ready to recieve banter!