Introduction

The Naval Outdoor Centre Germany (NOCG) is the Royal Navy’s adventurous and challenging activities centre situated in the beautiful Allgäu area of Bavaria, Germany.

What is the Aim of NOCG?

NOCG’s aim is to deliver Naval Service members (Royal Navy (RN) and Royal Marines (RM)) an opportunity to participate in adventurous activities that are physically and mentally challenging. Using controlled exposure to risk, individuals will depart better prepared for the demands and rigours of operational life.

This is achieved in the form of exciting and highly enjoyable Winter and Summer based activities, delivered over a 5-day training package.

Who Can Attend NOCG?

• Who Can:
  • Serving members of the RN/RM
  • RN/RM and their families (within a families package)
    • New year and Easter
  • Qualifying military forces working with RN/RM (with appropriate Command clearance)
• Who Cannot:
  • MOD civilians working with or for the Naval Service (a Tri-Service policy, refer to JSP 419/BR 51(3)).

How to Get to NOCG?

Although you will have to make your own way to NOCG, they will provide transportation to and from Dover to NOCG.

What Do I Need?

Food, accommodation, instruction and all activity-specific specialist equipment is provided. However, you will need to consult NOCG’s kit list for all other personal equipment that you are required to bring.

The kit list varies for Summer and Winter, so check.

Cost/Lottery Support

Personal contributions for Service members will be £0, as the NOCG is supported by both the RN/RM Sports Lottery and the RN/RM Charity.

NOCG offers all RN/RM Families the use of NOCG during the New Year leave period for a subsidised price.

Prices depend on the rank of the Service person varying from (2020 prices) £75 to £150 per week per adult/child, with children under 16 being £50 per week (all ranks).

Health Insurance Card

To attend you must be in possession of an European or Global Health Insurance Card (EHIC/GHIC).

References

• NOCG:
  • https://www.nocg.co.uk/
  • https://www.facebook.com/NavalOutdoorCentreGermany/about?locale=en_GB
• The Ulysses Trust:
  • https://www.ulyssestrust.co.uk/2011/bavarian-surprise-naval-outdor-centre-bavaria-2/
• Naval Families Federation (NFF):
  • Holidays 2020 (March 2020, p.34): https://nff.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/Holiday-2020.pdf
• RN & RM Sports Lottery:
  • https://www.rnsportslottery.co.uk/adventurous-training