Flensburg - Westphalia: Just in time for the start of the summer temperatures rise. Graduates celebrate completion or finished school the end of their schooling. Holiday - a time to enjoy. Two young Westphalia fall completely out of this grid. You have to get up, when their former classmates go to bed. They learn to march, weapons and dismantle tents set up. Home on the lip is, however, the correct handling of sunscreen on the program. But Joschka Schmid (20) and Isabelle Pella (19) have their reasons to take these privations. They pursue the same ultimate goal: an officer in the German Navy.

The first steps in the new world

For their goal they both travel around 400 kilometers from the lip up to the Flensburg Fjord. He comes out of position, they are from Lemgo. On 1 July, they come together with 149 other comrades at the Naval Academy Mürwik their service. Together, they now go through the six-week basic training, which is always at the beginning of the training officer. The recruits in this period the basics of soldiering taught. Important aspects are the knowledge of their rights and obligations as a soldier and the demands of living in a military community. Finally, they get to know the element of water.

Marine Mürwik. The 19-year-old Lemgoerin (Lemgo / Lieme) graduated from the Naval Academy Mürwik the soldierly base course. Photo: Ricarda Schönbrodt / PIZ Marine

First courses

The small arms shooting training (HWS) is a cornerstone of education. This is also one of the train 23 to the sailor Schmid. Shot but really is not long. First, the trainee officers to deal properly with their weapon. It begins with the disassembly, cleaning and assembling to practice what Schmid and his colleagues at the P8 pistol. They are supported by their trainers, and pointed out errors in handling. For Isabelle Pella and the recruits of the train 21 Zeltbau instruction is on the agenda. On one of the many fields of the Naval Academy instructor to show recruits the construction of the two-man tent. Afterwards, the recruits try yourself

The path to the Navy

"I was safe since the tenth grade, wanting to armed forces," says the 19-year-old. "A conscientious adviser was with us in school that gave me the first impulse." Because they have contributed to a secondary school certificate. However, with the goal in mind, make it to the army officer, she was finally on the Karla Raveh comprehensive school in Lemgo her high school. "I have sought to focus on their own internships and visits troops. I was for example in the paratroopers, in some army barracks and treff.bundeswehr.de in Sardinia. "But," she argues, "finally I decided for the Navy because I'm charmed by the seafaring trade. And I like how family and traditionally it's like in the Navy. The school here is a very good example. "The Naval Academy is one of the oldest schools Mürwik the Navy and is run very traditional. 2010, the so-called "Red Castle by the Sea" celebrates its 100th Birthday.

Dream job helicopter pilot

For Joschka Schmid was a long time that ". Fly I want to" look like the only way to fulfill his dream was that he did not know exactly. He thought at first to the police, but the chance to be a pilot in the German Navy, he did not want to miss. "I would love to board the helicopter," "fly" Sea Lynx, he says. The sailor has overcome the first hurdles through to the cockpit in place already. "The three-phase selection I've made it," he says proudly. Anyone who wants to fly a helicopter for the armed forces or aircraft must go through these phases. Phase I represents the fitness test for officers dar. In Phase II, subject to Fürstenfeldbruck aero-medical and psychological tests airman. Finally, in Phase III follows the aeronautical study sample, for which the applicant will, among other things in a flight simulator. The selection process is very demanding and the small number of approved candidates for pilot training.

The officer training at the German Navy

After basic training for the following two Westphalia further training which can be performed in different orders. A block is the infantry training in Plön. It lasts six weeks.

Building on the basic training to consolidate the foundations of small arms, guard, shooting and ABC training and gradually extended. Furthermore, the focus is now in field training, as well as taking over the responsibility as a sentry. The best known is probably the maritime training base.

The cadets go about six weeks on a training trip with the sail training ship "Gorch Fock". The young soldiers come here for the first time in contact with seafaring. You will receive a lasting impression of life on board, and the effects of natural forces on the ship and crew.

Not least, but also a picture of the beauty of sailing. At this early stage of career imprinting experience the future naval officers, what can it mean to put his own needs or interests behind order and welfare. In addition, the cadets learn basic seamanship and meteorology skills.

Navigation is one of them

Not missing a training course may transition in terms of navigation, which also lasts six weeks. During this training module receives the cadet basic training in navigation, Nautical legal knowledge, as well as in the handling of power and sail boats. Furthermore, the sports training resumes a larger role. This involves improving physical performance. Another important factor in education is the teaching of English. This is it as good as possible for the future challenges in a multinational environment to prepare.

Not just fun

The opinions on the best aspects of education differ slightly, "The competition always takes place between the training moves I think at best," says Schmid. "I liked the 8-kilometer march down," says Seaman Pella. "Above all the military exercises, sports are great fun. So far, I absolutely do not regret it, having opted for the armed forces. "This looks her companion, too. "If I would be unhappy, I would not be here." On the 7th August the recruits have their swearing-in. "I look forward to it," says Schmid. "I'm more excited about our field exercise," says Pella. In one, the recruits are from Westphalia, however, agreed: "The ride on the" Gorch Fock "- and we look forward to most. Source: Press and Information Center Navy

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