Commander Fleet Operational Standards and Training (COM FOST) is the
@RoyalNavy
operational training delivery organisation for all HM Ships and Submarines.
Today, the 65th anniversary of FOST, marks the introduction of a new geopolitical training scenario. This accurately reflects the global threats faced and will better prepare our ships for the operational challenges of tomorrow. The battle against Ginger has finally ended!
Under Navy Transformation, the Flag Officer Sea Training organisation has been renamed Fleet Operational Sea Training (so still known as “FOST”!), under the Command of Cdre Andrew Stacey.
FOST: World-Class, World-Wide
A team of submariners prepare for sea whilst conducting
@FOST
shore training in the Faslane Nuclear Ship Control Trainer. Motion simulators enable submariners to practice emergency procedures to ensure safety at sea and on operations.
#TrainHardFightEasy
#Submariner
@RoyalNavy
🇳🇴 In the Arctic Region,
@RoyalNavy
Joint Training Exercise Planning Staff (JTEPS), took charge delivering Exercise Joint Warrior testing and training
@NATO
countries, including:
14 Countries 🌎
50 Vessels ⚓️
100 Fast jets ✈️
30 Helicopters 🚁
#SteadfastDefender24
Enhancing lethality in MERSEY. FOST MPV Division (Minewarfare and Patrol Vessels) operate around the UK and globally to deliver high end training to enhance the warfighting capability of our smaller (but very efficient) ships.
#smallshipsbigimpact
#WorldClassWorldWide
Could you be a future Submarine Captain and pass the Submarine Command Course ‘Perisher’? Experienced Submarine Warfare Officers put through their paces by ‘Teacher’ - Who has what it takes to become a Commanding Officer?
@RoyalNavy
@RNinScotland
#RoyalNavy
#TrainHardFightEasy
The
@RoyalNavy
is delighted and honoured that our Learning & Development Organisation and the Naval Service Apprenticeship Programme has been recognised by the Princess Royal with the award of the Princess Royal Training Award benchmark of excellence.
At the heart of
@HMS_Raleigh
RAdm Warrender welcomed
@durdana21
Lt Cdr Durdana Ansari OBE, the first female Muslim honorary officer to join him in celebrating the 213th year since the Battle of Trafalgar. A key opportunity to encourage ethnic communities to join
@RoyalNavy
RAdm Will Warrender thanks everyone for the warm welcome he received yesterday as he assumed Command from
@RAdmJohnClink
@FOST
. He says it’s a tremendous privilege to be in the position of FOST/ACNS(T) and very much looks forward to meeting many of you in due course.
FOST(S) hosts
@VAdmAndrewBurns
, Fleet Commander, showcasing cutting edge training and our future facing approach to operational training delivery that keeps the
#RoyalNavy
at the sharp end of operational readiness. ⚓️💥
#NavalExcellence
Departing on a misty February morning, HMS IRON DUKE commences Operational Sea Training. Under the watchful eye of FOST staff, it will undergo a rigorous Materiel Assessment and Safety Check, ensuring both vessel & crew are primed for challenges ahead
#Worldclass
#Worldwide
🌊⚓
As part of ongoing transformation to improve effectiveness and increase the readiness of the Fleet, FOST will now take on broader assurance responsibilities. 'Fleet Operational Sea Training' will therefore become 'Fleet Operational *Standards* and Training' or 'FOST' for short!
Congratulations to Chilean Exchange Officer Lt Cdr Christian Pearce who is awarded the ‘Shipboard Service Cross First Class’ a Chilean Naval medal for over ten years of service at sea. Presented by
@FOST
Capt(Ships) and awarded annually on 8 Oct - a key date for the Chilean Navy.
Rear Admiral Warrender was delighted to be the Inspecting Officer at 256 Troop’s Pass Out Parade - a proud and rewarding moment for all. He welcomes both the new Commandos and their relatives to the Royal Marines family
#RoyalMarines
#RoyalNavy
#FOST
#ethos
#commando
#CTCRM
On 4 July, Commodore Andy Ingham Royal Navy took over as Commander Fleet Operational Standards and Training (COM FOST), thanking Commodore Drew Stacey Royal Navy for his hard work and dedication through the last 3 years
Following another week of sea training with
@FOST
FGS Bayern passes Drake's Island to go alongside...meanwhile
@hms_albion
prepares for her weekend of hurricane relief/evacuation exercises
🇬🇧 The
@RoyalNavy
, Joint Training Exercise Planning Staff (JTEPS) took the lead delivering
#worldclass
training for Ex Joint Warrior - part of
#SteadfastDefender24
Joint Warrior allowed
#NATO
allies and partners to train together at sea, on land and in the air.
Rear Admiral Warrender had the privilege of saying goodbye to
@HMS_MONTROSE
. Bon Voyage and safe travels - good luck and enjoy the deployment!
#HMNBDevonport
25 NATO warships and approximately 6500 personnel, overseen by 4 deployed staffs at sea led by COMUKSTRKFOR, training together over a two week period in a fictional scenario to deter aggression and counter malign activity in preparation for NRF2022
#WeAreNATO
#WorldClassWorldWide
Having only left the shipyard in Jan 20, it is remarkable to have
@hms_tamar
already conducting Operational Sea Training in preparation for future operations overseas.
FOST: World-Class, World-Wide
Jets from 809 NAS and
@OC617Sqn
arrive for integration training...
Training will ramp up over the coming weeks as
@HMSPWLS
is joined by escorts and support ships to form a Carrier Strike group for a fortnight-long
#WorldClass
training exercise
#STRIKEWARRIOR
#OnThisDay
1958 Rear Admiral Crawford was appointed as the first Flag Officer Sea Training in HMNB Portland. FOST moved to
@HMNBDevonport
in 1995 and is now overseen by Rear Admiral Warrener seen below assuming Command from Rear Admiral Clink.
@FOST
@RoyalNavy
RAdm Will Warrender sends his sincerest thanks to the men and women who formed the Guard from Ganges Squadron
@HMS_Raleigh
and to the Plymouth Band
@RMBandService
for their professionalism and hard work at a very enjoyable supersession.
As part of
@FOST
Dutch warship
#DeZevenProvinci
ën conducted a Disaster Relief exercise. Their mission: save life & lessen suffering – distressed locals were cared for & fed, fires put out, water supply fixed & baby Monty in safe hands
#WorldclassWorldWide
@kon_marine
Well done Victory Squadron
@HMS_Collingwood
- two more successful graduations released into the fleet! Congratulations to AB(UW) 18/02 and AB(MW) 18/02
FOST(S) Portsmouth Division were proud to receive their King’s Coronation Medals from Cdre Ingham. Although a smaller team than their Plymouth cousins, they work just as hard to deliver
#WorldClass
training and standards to the
@RoyalNavy
and international partners.
Congratulations to the
@FOST
Towed Array Response Team - today they were awarded
@VAdmBenKey
’s Commendation for their highly effective, high tempo work training and supporting ships on operations
FGS Brandenburg 🇩🇪 completes her final day of OST training. Ready to set sail with confidence ⚓ another
#NATO
warship now primed for duty.
#NavalExcellence
#DeutscheMarine
A busy day of gunnery for German warship, FGS SACHSEN, as she is put through her paces by
@FOST
staff during a GUNEX and SURFEX – numerous Allied nations are welcomed each year to sharpen their skills alongside the
@RoyalNavy
#WorldClassWorldWide
#FGSSACHSEN
Exercise Virtual Warrior demonstrates how the
@RoyalNavy
, and the British Armed Forces, are adapting to an increasingly contested battlespace. By combining the latest developments in information warfare and synthetic training with complex, large scale scenarios,
@FOST
continues
Reporting directly to Fleet Commander, FOST trains and assesses all Ships, Submarines and Maritime Task Groups, ensuring they are at the highest standards of safety and war fighting proficiency and ready for operational tasking.
FOST: World-Class, World-Wide
Congratulations to all of those who received FOST commendations for their outstanding efforts this term. FOST would like to thank everyone for their hard work and efforts this year. He wishes everyone an enjoyable and relaxing Christmas!
HnoMS Otto Sverdrup🇳🇴 emerges from a rigorous OST package, showcasing unwavering readiness for operations. Final inspection complete ✅️ she stands poised for duty. The seas await. ⚓
#NATO
#NavalReadiness
#Worldclass
#Worldwide
FOST massively enjoying his time celebrating the huge success of the Armed Forces - proud to be serving! And a beautiful day on Plymouth Hoe
@AFDPlymouth
Happy 200th Birthday
@Armada_Chile
- it was a great honour to be part of your fantastic celebrations.
@RoyalNavy
values the excellent relationship with
@Armada_Chile
🇨🇱🇬🇧
Cdre Ingham awards Lt Hack this year’s Fleet Navigating Officer
#Anschuetz
prize: ‘I am delighted to present this award to Lt Hack, who performed excellently on FNO course - he is now passing on the benefit of his knowledge to the next generation of Naval Officers. Well done!’
The
@RoyalNavy
are very proud to be able to offer everyone who joins a development opportunity: Degrees, apprenticeships or other professional courses. It gives our people the confidence, pride, knowledge and skills to operate in a variety of environments
An absolute delight to have been part of such an inspiring day. Well done to all of the
@GG2Diversity
winners. I was honoured on behalf of
@RoyalNavy
to award Eartha Pond her recognition for spirit in the community. And thank you to the very kind Solanki family.
A team of submariners prepare to conduct a re-entry into a smoke filled compartment during high intensity training on HM Submarines. Realistic on-board training is a key component of ensuring that submarines operate safely at sea and on operations.
@RoyalNavy
#TrainHardFightEasy
FOST enjoyed an evening with Devon URNU which has only been running for the last 3 years thanks to Lt Cdr Martin Hibbert who established the unit. Well done to Officer Cadet Ellie Clarke who came third in the Intermediate Grand Slalom at Ski Champs!
Starting strong💪
@deutschemarine
corvette
#FGSMAGDEBURG
🇩🇪 departs for day 1 of OST.
The coming weeks will see her undertake a range of rigorous training from Gunnery 💥and Aviation 🚁 to Battle Damage Repair 🛠 ensuring ship and crew are ready to fight and win.
#NATO
Onboard HMS Victory, FOST recognised a group of outstanding people who have significantly contributed to the FOST organisation. He also thanks everyone who has supported FOST this term, from recruiting to training- another busy term so he hopes all enjoy some well earned leave!
This year
@FOST
has trained a wide range of RN & allied warships within UK waters & around the globe. As Christmas approaches some crews will take well earned leave, many others remain deployed & ready to protect UK global interests
#WorldClass
#WorldWide
@RoyalNavy
Congratulations to Warrant Officer ‘Twiggy’ Birch - he was very pleased to receive his Warrant Officer’s Parchment from Rear Admiral Will Warrender during a visit to FOST HM
@HMNBDevonport
@RoyalNavy
#RoyalNavyLife
@RoyalNavy
RAdm Warrender had the honour of unveiling the plaque for the Queen Elizabeth Class Ship Control Centre Training System
@HMSsultan
- the Hermes Simulator, named after ships that fought in WW2 and the Falklands - carrier operations and innovation
#HMSQnlz
#HMSPWLS
Today, FOST (South) and FOST (MPV) combine to become FOST (Ships), with FOST (North) becoming FOST (Submarines) in order to drive forward more coherent, efficient and effective training that is unbridled by geography - delivering training when and WHERE it is needed.
This week it was an honour to host Rear Admiral Saif bin Nasser Al Rahbi, Commander Royal Navy of Oman to discuss Operational Sea Training. Training with Allies and Partners is key to the success of a Global Navy.
#WorldClassWorldWide
#RoyalNavy
@EmbassyOmanUk
The Exercise is designed and led by JTEPS
@RoyalNavy
, working with
@Forsvaret_no
and supported by a team of augmentees from across UK Defence and allied nations.
Well done to all of those who received FOST 2* Commendations - a presentation and lunch took place
@HMNBDevonport
and
@HMS_Collingwood
to recognise those that have worked above and beyond, contributing to FOST recruiting and training delivery. More in the Spring!
#recognition
Christmas came early for FOST SM at HMNB Clyde. Submariners get to grips with new interactive fire fighting equipment to see how it can be used to improve training fidelity and realism on-board.
#TrainHardFightEasy
@RoyalNavy
@FOST
@LION_Gear
A lovely sunny day for Ceremonial Divisions
@HMSsultan
. RAdm Warrender enjoyed inspecting the guard, passing out classes (POET(ME), LET(ME) and AET) and the volunteer band. He spoke of the
@RoyalNavy
exciting opportunities and how critical the engineers are to its success.
100 years ago today the Armistice was signed to end WW1. Today, alongside serving and former men and women of the Armed Forces and the residents of Plymouth, Rear Admiral Warrender
@RoyalNavy
remembers all of those who have fought and fallen in past and present conflicts.
Well done to the 16 ABs who completed AETQC 18/009
@ocrnaess
@HMSsultan
. Good luck
@RNASCuldrose
and
@RNASYeovilton
- the Admiral hopes you embrace
@RoyalNavy
opportunities and enjoy your Air Engineering careers! He was delighted to talk to so many supportive family & friends!
@FOST
prides itself on delivering World Class training not only for RN Ships and submarines but for Allied and Partner nations. Training with Allies and Partners is key to the success of a Global Navy. Good luck on your final inspection
@HMS_Spey
#WorldClassWorldWide
#USNavy
RAdm Warrender is thoroughly enjoying his visit to Chile; there is a strong link with
@FOST
. He was pleased to visit the old naval college, hydrographic and oceanography centre, as well as visiting old ships onboard FF Williams
#CN200
#T22Frigate
#ChileanNavy
#Training
Snippets of Fisher 22’s Pass Out Parade on Friday. Rear Admiral Warrender really enjoyed being the Inspecting Officer - he wishes
#Fisher22
good luck in the Fleet and thanks the training staff
@HMS_Raleigh
and RNA mentors. Well done everyone!
As
@FOST
Sea Riders sail out of Plymouth harbour in the early morning to provide sea training to the Royal Navy and international navies the views are spectacular
#BestOffice
RAdm Will Warrender
@FOST
saw some great innovative work from Lt Retallick and LH Ford during his visit to FOST HM - who would have thought a sandpit could be so helpful for hydrography and oceanography training! Quick, cheap, easy and effective!
#royalnavy
#innovation
#training
Rear Admiral Warrender had a great day inspecting
@WinColl
@CCFcadets
. He was very impressed with the enthusiasm and support from the staff, and to the boys who clearly enjoy the opportunities. Thank you and well done.
Rear Admiral Warrender was delighted to inspect the Central District Sea Cadets. He was humbled to see so many cadets, parents, volunteers and veterans support their efforts on a Sunday - huge dedication in supporting fantastic opportunities
#seacadets
#volunteers
#veterans
Thank you to
@Armada_Chile
- Rear Admiral Warrender was grateful and honoured to be one of the 5 presenters to talk on behalf of
@AdmPhilipJones
@RoyalNavy
about the development of the UK Battle Force Group & Integration of Carriers at the Surface Warfare Symposium.
Durante su exposición el Jefe del Comando de Entrenamiento de la
@RoyalNavy
Contraalmirante Will Warrender comentó los avances y cómo han ido cambiando las tareas Armadas en los últimos años
Thank you
@durdana21
for an insightful and enjoyable day. FOST valued the opportunity to talk to some BAME people, spreading the word of why the
@RoyalNavy
does what it does, inspiring people to join and be part of something great.
@RNJobsUK
@BAME_Leadership
Today Rear Admiral Warrender wished those men and women
@RoyalNavy
involved in Remembrance Day Parades and events in London the best of luck. Well done to you all, it is a great privilege and one to feel proud of
@PoppyLegion
@IWM_Centenary