Introduction Pogue is American pejorative military slang for non-infantry MOS (military occupational specialty) staff, and other rear-echelon or support units. Brief History and Etymology The term was used as early as the First World War by US Marines to refer to a male homosexual. At the beginning of World War II, “pogue” was used by… Read More
Introduction A 21-gun salute is the most commonly recognized of the customary gun salutes that are performed by the firing of cannons or artillery as a military honour. As naval customs evolved, 21 guns came to be fired for heads of state, or in exceptional circumstances for heads of government, with the number decreasing with… Read More
Introduction The three-volley salute is a ceremonial act performed at military funerals and sometimes also police funerals. The custom likely originates with Roman funeral rites. Dirt would be cast on the body three times followed, and the ceremony was ended by the deceased’s name being called three times. It was then customary for the friends… Read More
Introduction Did you know that in October 2021 the Royal Navy had just under 5,000 trained submariners, 4,992 to be precise. Officers Ratings Total Total % Total % Total % Male 1016 97.1 3822 96.9 4838 96. Female 30 2.9 124 3.1 154 3.1 Total 1046 100 3946 100 4992 100 Reference FOI 2021/10372 dated… Read More
Introduction Outline Nationality and Residency For security reasons, some roles have stricter nationality and residency requirements than others. But, in general, you can join the Royal Navy if you are: You can find further information @ https://www.royalnavy.mod.uk/careers/joining-options/commonwealth-and-non-british. Reference FOI 2021/08359 dated 04 August 2021.
Introduction Outline Reference FOI 2021/10313 dated 29 September 2021.
Introduction The missing man formation is an aerial salute performed as part of a flypast of aircraft at a funeral or memorial event, typically in memory of a fallen pilot, a well-known military service member or veteran, or a well-known political figure. The planes fly in a formation with a space where one plane should… Read More
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