FOST Royal Navy

Commander Fleet Operational Standards and Training (COM FOST) is the @RoyalNavy operational training delivery organisation for all HM Ships and Submarines.

[RNAS Culdrose @RNASCuldrose]

A @RoyalNavy Merlin Mk2 helicopter crew conducts a winching exercise during training at the weekend with minehunter @HMSCattistock on the River Clyde in #Scotland. The aircrew were from 820 Naval Air Squadron #820NAS @820NAS

[FOST Royal Navy @FOST]

All ships great and small… Ships from #CFS undergo #Worldclass Training with FOST, ensuring the fleet is ready for any and all eventualities.

[FOST Royal Navy @FOST]

HMS ST ALBANS completes her final day of OST with the Fleet Commander providing a watchful eye as the Inspecting Officer. A significant achievement in the ship’s generation, as the culmination of #WorldClass training went on display – showcasing their ability to fight and win.⚓️

[HMS Cattistock @HMSCattistock]

Recovering our drill naval mine and conning the dive boat onto a seabed contact. @FOST working us hard as we train our core Mine Warfare role. Lots of leadership and professionalism across the Ship’s Company today. Well done team 👍
#seapower #MineWarfareMeansMinehunter
#IsleofArran
#IsleofBute

[HMS Cattistock @HMSCattistock]

Let’s get training! Sub Lieutenants Patrick Jarman and Megan Anderton oversee the boat transfer to embark members of the Royal Navy’s FOST training staff as the Ship operates in the Clyde estuary.
#seapower #seamanship

[Lt Gen Sir Charlie Stickland @LtGenStickland]

Home and dry!

F-35s departed @HMSPWLS for @RAF_Marham after a successful deployment on STRIKE WARRIOR.

Sailing 1500 nautical miles the @NATO multinational Strike Group conducted Air Defence, Anti-Submarine, live fires & air Operations to prepare for deployments next year.✈🚢

[HMS Queen Elizabeth @HMSQNLZ]

Great to work alongside @HMSStAlbans as they continue their @FOST training.

Dressed for the occasion, this meant a busy Thursday for the ship's company as we manoeuvred in close proximity whilst carrying out simulated warfighting and aviation drills.

[FOST Royal Navy @FOST]

It was great to conclude this year's International OST Forum with the 🤝 renewal of the joint memorandum with @Forsvaret_no Navy at the historic Bergenhaus Fortress

🇧🇻🇬🇧🇧🇪🇩🇪🇳🇱🇩🇰🇵🇹

#IOST
#StrongerTogether
#WeAreNATO

[HMS St Albans @HMSStAlbans]

🌊 Exciting visit for Sea Cadets! 🚢

Sea Cadets had the incredible opportunity to visit HMS ST ALBANS! The experience was filled with hands-on learning, exploring the ship, and gaining insight into life at sea and the start of the ships journey through BOST.

[Royal Navy @RoyalNavy]

Power and strength for peace and stability. 🇬🇧🇺🇸

UK and US carrier strike groups led by @HMSPWLS and

@USSHARRYSTRUMAN joined forces in the North Sea for a demonstration of #NATO unity and resolve - and an impressive F-35 and F-18 flypaPower and strength for peace and stability. 🇬🇧🇺🇸

UK and US carrier strike groups led by @HMSPWLS and

@USSHARRYSTRUMAN joined forces in the North Sea for a demonstration of #NATO unity and resolve - and an impressive F-35 and F-18 flypaPower and strength for peace and stability. 🇬🇧🇺🇸

UK and US carrier strike groups led by @HMSPWLS and

@USSHARRYSTRUMAN joined forces in the North Sea for a demonstration of #NATO unity and resolve - and an impressive F-35 and F-18 flypaPower and strength for peace and stability. 🇬🇧🇺🇸

UK and US carrier strike groups led by @HMSPWLS and

@USSHARRYSTRUMAN joined forces in the North Sea for a demonstration of #NATO unity and resolve - and an impressive F-35 and F-18 flypas

[HMS Cattistock @HMSCattistock]

Today’s training: how to deal with a fire in our Main Engine Room. Every member of the Ship’s Company getting stuck in with firefighting and damage control.
#seapower #madeintheroyalnavy #trainaswefight

[FOST Royal Navy @FOST]

🤝During UK led Exercise #StrikeWarrior, the @RoyalNavy Carrier Strike Group (@COMUKCSG) sees visitors and participants from across @NATO

These Exercises are vital tools which allow the Alliance to work and train together in a realistic, high fidelity environment

[HMS St Albans @HMSStAlbans]

Devonport based HMS ST ALBANS has completed her Material and Safety Check (MASC) and is eager to commence Basic Operational Sea Training (BOST) in order to be available for operations and ready to fight and win! 💪💪

[FOST Royal Navy @FOST]

Exercise #StrikeWarrior is providing #WorldClass training to:

🌍14 Countries
⚓️ 13 Vessels from
🤝 7 participating nations along with fast jets and helicopters

This international Exercise was led by the @RoyalNavy Joint Training Exercise Planning Staff💪

[FOST Royal Navy @FOST]

🇬🇧 The @RoyalNavy, Joint Training Exercise Planning Staff took the lead for Exercise #StrikeWarrior
As the exercise ramps up, it allows @NATO allies and partners to continue to train together at sea, on land and in the air to maintain our #WorldClass capabilities

#WeAreNATO

[HMS Prince of Wales @HMSPWLS]

A full week of training and #StrikeWarrior:
✅ Replenishment ⛅ and🌛 @RFATidespring
✅ @820NAS embarked
✅ Warfare simulation
✅ Fire exercises

[HMS Dauntless @HMSDauntless]

A small selection of photos of the units that we have been operating with during
#strikewarrior @HMSIronDuke @RFAHeadquarters @RFATidespring
@HMSPWLS @COMUKCSG

[HMS Prince of Wales @HMSPWLS]

15 days out, and it has been busy:
✅ @FOST multi-threat serials
✅ #CHILLTUBS inaugurated for #WorldMentalHealthDay
✅ Flying in all weather
✅ 🇳🇴🤝⛽ 🇬🇧

#StrikeWarrior we're here.

[HMS Dauntless @HMSDauntless]

In order to regain essential capabilities Dauntless is being assessed for flying operations by FOST.
#CSG #strikewarrior
@COMUKCSG
@FOST
@815NAS
@RoyalNavy
@RNJobsUK

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@RFAHeadquarters

[FOST Royal Navy @FOST]

@HMSPWLS continues to integrate its flight… Meanwhile, escorts join the task group in preparation for #StrikeWarrior. Where our Seariders and JTEPS staff will see the @COMUKCSG conduct advanced warfare training. #WorldClass #WorldWide