The table below outlines the number of applications and inductions under the Naval Service direct entry schemes, by Officer and Other Ranks, for each year from 2019 to 2022:
Naval Service
|
2019
|
2020
|
2021
|
2022
|
Officer- Applications
|
82
|
73
|
76
|
85
|
Officer - Inductions
|
2
|
1
|
0
|
1
|
Other Ranks - Applications
|
52
|
220
|
116
|
124
|
Other Ranks - Inductions
|
2
|
3
|
3
|
0
|
Total Applications
|
134
|
293
|
192
|
209
|
Total Inductions
|
4
|
4
|
3
|
1
|
Reasons for the high attrition rate include the following: -
- applicants ineligible from a qualification perspective,
- high percentage of no-shows at the various induction stages,
- failure to reply when applicants asked to forward their qualifications, and
- failed interview and fitness tests.
In the case of no-shows, the Defence Forces have been proactive in attempting to rearrange interview times more suitable to the applicant.