JBFloyd Posted March 8, 2008 Share Posted March 8, 2008 In the modern Royal Navy (CSM, clasp "Radfan") what is the rate "J.S.1"? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
geoff Posted March 9, 2008 Share Posted March 9, 2008 Hi, picked this info. off the web, it will answer your question:I joined the Royal Navy in January 1964 at HMS Raleigh in Torpoint East Cornwall. I was what Ganges and St Vincent boys called a '16 week wonder'. I did one week in new entry then 6 weeks 'Part I' Training' in Anson Division - Class 102, then 10 weeks in 'Part II' in Jellico Division - Class 902. Our Instructor was PO Hampson. We Passed out in May 1964, I joined as Junior Seaman 2nd Class No SQ I left as a Junior Seaman 1st Class SQ Seaman Gunner, Onto HMS Cambridge for basic training, Wage on joining ?5 per fortnight. On completion of training ?6. (I bet we would all like a 20% increase today). Geoff Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JBFloyd Posted March 9, 2008 Author Share Posted March 9, 2008 Many thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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