Recent content by DukeDemise

I'm noticing a lot of outdated information not only on this forum but in other online communities as well. I'm piggybacking off of old threads to promulgate as much relevant information out there as possible for current and future NWOs.

It depends largely on your trade and the current stage of your career. For most naval trades, you will only be detached from a ship to attend a career course (a course that you need in order to progress your career) or if you are on medical limitations. For administrative trades, such as clerks...

Along with the recent changes in training of junior NWOs, the directors and command streams have been significantly affected as well. BLUF: NWOs now choose a "sub-occupation" after graduating from HMCS Venture, which allows them to pursue unique streams that will determine the rest of their...

I start off by saying that an NWO is an umbrella term referring to five or six different jobs, but the core responsibility of an NWO is being in charge of a warship and keeping it safe at sea or alongside. If they don't ask further questions, I leave it there. But if they ask questions, that's...

Definitely an AI-edited photo. I was on the STJ up until right before the ship left for IMSRTs in September, and the hull number was 340. AvancezI

The NWO training has changed significantly since the last post in this thread. NWO II, III, and IV have been consolidated into one course called NWO Basic - it is an approximately 6 month-long course conducted at HMCS Venture in Esquimalt, BC. In this course you will learn the absolute basics...

I've noticed that when supplementary themes for Army.ca like Navy.ca or Air-Force.ca is selected, the subtext is very hard to read. I think a redesign for these themes is needed!

99% of tests will be multiple choice. They are done on computers with a civilian supervising the test. The only time when I've seen short/essay questions was during the leadership theory test, but I believe that test is for BMOQ only. You will not need to do that test if you are in BMQ.