₦airaland Forum

shollytak:
plz Sir, u mean there will no recruit this year.

Sorry.. The Navy will recruit Personel (SSCE Holders and ND holder) later in d year. But for DSSC i dont think so.. Cos DSSC 23 is still going on.

nokiaba3:
am studying fine and applied art currently in the university will it be possible for me to join the navy when i graduate

U have to read tru the page www.joinnigeriannavy.com during d application process to know if ya course is appliacable or not... Nobody can tell for now... Cos ita diff. Year and diff. Creteria or standards

Wiztonero:
Thank you for your opinion, Pjay. Like Oga Tenderlaw said, the Police is not part of the Armed Forces. I just feel that Nigeria, as Africa's giant (and with such an extensive coastline), is entitled to not just a Navy, but a Marine Corps. (Marines are soldiers trained to serve at sea and on land).

The main purpose of the Navy is to guard activities on the sea but they can fight on land too.. Instead of the marine corp, the Navy should be increase to accommodate more people. No disrespect to ya opinion but the Navy is to d water as the Airforce is to d air and Army to d land. Dont forget we have the Marine Police again to guard our coasta line... The marine police are specially trained for the sea and we hv Amphibious Army for the sea too... Datz much u know..

ideatoprince18:
....please sir when is naval recruit form coming out

The Navy trainee(ND and SSCE holdera) will recruit this year maybe May or June but the DSSC 24 will be till 2017. I dont think they will recruit this year. Put ears on ground cos surely Airforce and Army DSSC form will b on sale soon this year... But Navy im not sure.. Until DSSC 23 pass out..

Tenderlaw yeah... I didnt put d point well. I know Police is not part of the arm force. Thank for the correction... I was trying to say is dat, we hav enof Force already if u add d Police to it... The Navy Cover d sea, the Airforce cover d air and the Army cover d land.. Wat do we need d Marine corp for? Dont foget ww hv JTF again. Meaning all force can still fight on land, sea and air...

tenderlaw:
Sorry pjay. For the avoidance of doubt, Nigerian Police is NOT armed forces. Armed forces refers to Army, Navy and Air Force. That is why there is no rank equivalent between military and police. Let's get that right please.

Wiztonero nice post but sorry the marine corp u stated above hv similar duty wit d Nigerian Navy.. They patrol d season and engage pirate and militant... I dont think there is need to creat another force wen we hv 4 arm forces already(Army, Navy, Airforce and Police) then Paramilitary force like Custom, Immigration, Civil Defense and the upcoming Peace Corp.. I think the Nigerian Navy should increase in-take per year and it will solve d marine corp corp problem... Datz y we hv maritime academy bro... No offense just my opinion..

Wiztonero:
Happy new year. Meanwhile, I would love to know what you think about this.
NIGERIAN MARINES
The creation of a Marine Corps in Nigeria is long overdue. Since Operation Tiger-Claw in 1967, it has become clear that the country needs to maintain a standing force of troops trained to serve at sea and on land. There are numerous reasons for the establishment of such a body, but I shall state just the most important ones. 

First and foremost, the establishment of a Nigerian Marine Corps the same size as the present Army will create no less than100 000 jobs for the teeming population of unemployed youths fit for military service. 
Furthermore, the Marines would improve our overall National Security, as they would serve side by side with the other arms of the military in the fight against the insurgency in the North East, and terrorism in the country. Our coastline and territorial waters would also be more secure, as the efforts of the Navy in combating piracy in the region would be bolstered by the Marine Corps. 
In addition, the creation of a Marine Corps would induce an unprecedented expansion and sophistication of of the Navy, as both of these arms of the military would work together in close cooperation in the discharge of their duties. Professionalism in the military would thus be raised. 
Finally, the Nigerian Marines would reassert Nigeria's position as a regional power, international mediator and peacekeeper, and increase her prestige in the international community. This may win for her Africa's permanent seat in the UN Security Council. I therefore advocate for the creation of a Nigerian Marine Corps with its own command structure and distinct uniform, consisting of battle-ready soldiers for service on land and at sea. 
God bless Nigeria.
www.wiztonero..com/2015/02/nigerian-marines.html

tenderlaw:
As a personnel, you don't just proceed on break when FG declares public holiday. Rather you pray that CNS releases a signal permitting d holiday. If no signal, then phuck it...you must come to work. But relax...there's usually a signal.

Owk.. Sigh. Relieve... Thanks Man..

Spaco001:
Pijay .......if I catch u ehn

Hahaha.. No catch me yet ooh... We go catch up for Onne by God Grace.... God help us all

moneta:
Tenderlaw..pls reply me..I was at onne and I did the board interview and passed the medicals ..but during the interview I impressed the panel wen I answered questions on my area of concentration but one dark captain didnt like dat..He checked by waec and discovered my age even though I had a new court declaration of age ..dnt knw wat my fate can be.Although all went smoothly and even the commodore was impressed until wen the age on my waec was found out..

In this case i dont wanna say u are out! Cos who God has bless no man can cause... They might consider u or they will just put Argument on ya file. Meaning its arguable...

tenderlaw:
For some people here, this is d last Christmas before they are commissioned as officers. Savour this moment.

As commision officers no christmas for officers Tender-Law?

Latest.... Finally.. Get Ready....
http://www.navy.mil.ng/General-News/90.news#.VoI6T-TaLCS
Successful Candidate for DSSC Twenty Two..
Na DSSC 22 ooh... Happy New Year in Advance mate..

2muchopoTBdope:
Bro, just try to read thru from the first page of this thread. It will help, seriously. I did the same on dssc 22 thread before I purchased the form for dssc 23 this year. Just go thru it, there are lots of answered questions including the ones I asked. Thanks to Oga @pijay and Oga @Tenderlaw for their selfless contributions. U can even follow them. I wish U the best as u apply for dssc 24.
Finally, I want to wish every dssc 23 applicant here success in the just concluded interview. God will see us thru this struggle and put smiles on our faces by 2016. We will meet at #Onne by God's grace. Oga @Pijay I saw U at Onne during the interview and I hope to see U again by God's grace.

One love... By God Grace we shall surely meet again.. Prayers at dis point will help much... God help us

ej4sub:
Hello house, when should we expect the final list please

Oga calm down... Middle of January or Ending of January d names should be out..

Harymis1:
Pijay, the Navy says the minimum height for male is 1.70m and I'm 1.72m. Like the jentleman said all those with the problems u highlighted were told. Last wk Wednesday, we were mustered say around 5p.m and abt 15 candidates were ordered to go to the medical centre again, according to the Commodore 'they wanted to get somethings right, and that they wanted to give everybody an equal opportunity,' and on Thursday, now, the Doctor came, called abt 20 candidates with supposed flat feet. He got a bucket of water and started testing them for flat foot. Many of us weren't called for all this drama. There was this girl with glaring flat feet, bt becos of her 'backbone' she participated in the fitness test. She was the only candidate called on Thursday who participated in the fitness test. For me, this is double standard! And then, on the d-day 138 candidates were declared unfit with a vast majority told by the rude doctor who also can neither see very well without his recommended glasses: 'I dnt have anything to tell u...The Navy gave us a guideline on what to do and some of u just didn't meet a criteria (criterion).'

By Criteria we are saying both Medicals and Credentials. Well they did it d wrong way...

Harymis1:
@Tenderlaw, thanks for giving me hope again for ur statement. I followed up with some of the test at Onne, except for the blood and urine tests.I thought I had mysteriously contracted the much dreaded HIV or Hepatitis B/C. I suffered some trauma not because I got screened out, bt because I thought of what my family would be like if I were truly ill. I mean... what would I have told my wife? Thanks to God, I ran series of test yesterday which came out clean. The navy should have done better rather than toil with peoples' lives by pronouncing some candidates not fit when nothing is actually wrong with them beside their documentation. I know better now. I got screened out because i have 2.2 instead of the advertised 2.1

Did u check ya height, did u check ya legs(flat foot).. Did u run test for protein in d urine? Etc.. This tins can disqualify u too

Wiztonero:
You are correct sir. But I have seen naval officers who are shorter than many of those screened out on the grounds of height.

U hv seen.. Yes we hav seen like the former Chief of Naval staff but u don't know wu backed them... And u didnt follow up on ya height issue well... Some1 from my state got 1.68 and followed it up and was clear...

chiefmidwife:
Guy all my documents are intact and age appropriate and I hv no medical issue
I did the same test week b4 and I saw the result by myself and everything was good

Ya problem should be maybe cos u reported late... Or ya age issue...declaration of age done recently is also a problem cos they see it as fowl play..

Tenderlaw!! U hav said it all... The guy pushed himself to d limit... I myself I walked 3-4 times on d road wen i was tayad and i still made d first box. It wasnt a do or die affair. My mum said if i cant run i should just walked but i should make sure I complete it... The guy dat die was from Ondo state. We became friends thru our profession. He red ICT and i red ICT.. Going tru his certificate he was better dan me, and medically he was passed fit... So God know best.. But he really did stretch himself wen he was suppose to reduce his acceleration... Most people followed up dere medical state and there were allowed to fo the physical Exercise... Now the list will moved back to Navy Headquarter.. Only Prayers remain for most of us...
Finally..
The list will be arrange by order of Merit of Qualifications and State thru the point accumulated in camp. Wish myself and all of u all d best.... Safe...

Akerry:
tell me more about the Medical screening

The Enugu guy.. U will join others to do d credentials screening today...

obiscapula:
So, no flat feet check this year? Issokay

They are serious checking and recording flat feet.. The Doctor checking u will write FF on ya form. So no think am...

From 274 we hv upto 431 as at last count. Those wit Genuine text message are allowed in to join d process... Medicals almost done for some state while some state are done completely wit Medicals expect those still on dere way coming... The Commander(Commodore ***) ask us to prepare for the Test but i think it will be on Saturday or Tomorrow Friday... Then Oral Interview will start. The race and Physical Exercise will be d last. God bless all our efforts...

graceak:
@ Tenderlaw a friend made the list, she is in her early pregnancy stage and married, can she go for it? Pls advice.

She cant. They will do pregnancy test for ladies.. If u are pregnant. U are out

tenderlaw:
Starting rank is SubLieutenant. This is equivalent to Lieutenant(2 star) in d army, or flying officer in d air force.

Tenderlaw i tot it was Acting Sub Lieutenant dat equivalent to Second Lieutenant? 1 star

Atamo:
I didn't find my name on NN website when the list was out. I just received a text message this evening and it reads "This is to inform you that you were successful at the Nigerian Navy Direct Short Service Commission (DSSC) 23 Aptitude Test held on 11 July, 2015. You are to report at Nigerian Naval College, Port Harcourt for DSSC Selection Board screening on 23 November 2015. Please check, www.joinnigeriannavy.com or www.navy.mil.ng for other details".

Please, who is in this with me? What do I do as my name is not found amongst those shortlisted on their website?

Congrat bro.. Go wit ta text message.. They will add ya name to d list wit pen wen u get dere.. Be sure u call d number dat sent d message to confirm but if money is involve. Run for ya life...

The distance of d race is from The main gate Onne gate down to were they hav Primary school(after the Hospital). And back to the gate...

The final list will take about 2 month around February before they release it.. So after Onne the list goes to Abuja HQ again where they pick d final people. The final list is not compile in Onne.. They only do grading dere...

odebade:
Will those finally selected be informed about their fate before the end of the camp.

Nobody will inform u about abytin but those dat failed medicals will not be allow to join d race..
U most not come first to be qualified for the final list... I know of sone1 dat was on d last batch and still make d final list last year

Datevilme:
Bro, hw can we link up, in abj also, I got shortlisted too.

Wen are u going bro...? I might live friday or saturday...

obiscapula:
Lol. So nobori here make am??

Some Gentle Jack make am ooh... Just pray for us..

Congrat to all those that made it.. We are less this this around 274 names... I can see some of my guys... Amos in Kebbi State and Shuaibu Yahaya from Nasarawa... We will meet in Onne on d 23rd.. One love... Those in Abuja can we live on Saturday or Sunday...

Spaco001:
The defence minister does not have anything to do wit d list bros..if they want to release it they will, we shld expect the list first or second week of November. Mark my words

Defends Minister has nothing to do with the list but the list wont be out by any 1st week or 2nd week. It will be out anytime they want bt the fight against Boko-Haram is there primary aim for now. Expect names by December/January..

tenderlaw:
I keep saying this...the best anybody can do here is to speculate. Last year they invited about 7in some states...and 17 in my state. Some other states were up to 24. In d final list, Kogi had about 4. Zamfara had only 1. So, there is no hard and fast rule about it. Just pray that whatever d number they pick, you will be counted among.

Pinkieblue. This guy just said it all.... Thats just d way it is...