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[Lochart]

Hello, all! I've been accepted to go to Warsash in Sept. 2010 with CMT. Was just wondering, if anyone else is in the same position as me, how far they'd progressed with their application. It's April and I've had my medical and returned the paperwork for a Discharge Book, Seaman's I.D. card and a U.S. Visa. Clyde hasn't contacted my references yet though and, as yet, no joining instructions for Warsash or letter about getting a uniform. It's still early in the year. Does this sound like enough progress 5 months before I'm supposed to be joining?

[Red Fox]

I didn't get my joining instructions from them until about 2 months before joining. If CMT=Clyde Marine Training then they are not ones to spend some money on you unless they mean it. Though if your concerned contact them by phone or via their website they'll get back to you eventually.

As for uniform I wouldn't bother going to the suppliers they suggest as they are very expensive and they won't pay for it. What you'll need for Warsash is some black trousers, white pilot shirts, black tie, smart black shoes and maybe a navy blue NATO jumper if you want. Don't bother with a jacket. Clyde will eventually give you some cheapo short sleeve pilot shirts, one jumper, one size fits all uniform trousers, pair of cadet epaulettes, white overalls and some safety boots.