NEOC

Question 1

Outline NEOC

Answer 1

The New Entry Officers’ Course (NEOC) teaches the knowledge, skills and attitudes needed to be an effective junior naval officer. The course is approximately five months long and is residential, requiring students to live at HMAS Creswell.

Question 2

Detail NEOC Training program

Answer 2

https://www.navy.gov.au/join-navy/naval-college/new-entry-officers-course

Question 3

Challenges of NEOC

Answer 3

1. New skills
2. New environment
3. Fatigue management
4. Possible info overload

Question 4

Overcome challenges?

Answer 4

1. Work with peers
2. Stay organized
3. Always plan and prepare
4. Continue to increase fitness
5. Know that you are not alone

Question 5

Detail NEOC accommodation

Answer 5

The two main accommodation blocks for trainees are Collins and Farncomb Houses:

1. Both are three-story dwellings with a communal laundry toilets and showers on each deck.
2. There is a single cabin per trainee with a single bed, desk with shelving, chair, bin and a tallboy. The tallboys have minimal room for personal clothing as uniforms take up the majority of the space.
3. Trainees are expected to maintain the highest standard of cleanliness not only in their own cabin but in the communal areas as well.
4. The discipline of living in “ship shape” conditions is introduced from the outset of a Navy career.

Question 6

Commanding Officer?

Answer 6

Commander David Shirvington

Question 7

Head Officer Initial Training Facility

Answer 7

Lieutenant Commander Daniel Hodgkinson

Question 8

Social Elements?

Answer 8

1. For New Entry Officers the gunroom is one of the main social hubs, and regularly holds different types of functions. These can be as simple as a movie night, through to Sunday social sport.
2. You will have the opportunity to enjoy a drink or two while chatting with friends, listening to music, playing pool or darts or even watching movies together in the TV room annex.