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Royal Navy
Junior Ranks
Code: WS-SM

Warfare Specialist (Submariner)

Submarine rating operating sonar, periscope and combat systems to maintain the submarine's tactical picture.

Role Details

Core Skills

  • • sonar operation
  • • periscope watch-keeping
  • • tactical picture compilation
  • • confined-space teamwork
  • • communications procedures

Responsibilities

  • • operate sonar and combat system consoles
  • • stand periscope and control room watches
  • • report and plot contacts
  • • support weapon system readiness
  • • work effectively in a confined, high-pressure environment

Equipment

  • • sonar consoles
  • • periscopes
  • • combat management systems

Typical Clearance

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