How likely is it to become a captain within 3 years of commissioned service?
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Also how long are deployments typically as an engineering officer?
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Date asked: Wednesday, September 4, 2019
Last reviewed: Thursday, September 12, 2019
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It is usual to be promoted to captain after three years from commissioning.
Deployment length is not set in stone. It can be anything from one day onwards depending on the task. Operational tours are usually six months and there will be a lot of additional holiday given to you on top of your normal allowance afterwards. Then there is usually a long break for any subsequent deployment.
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