ESP- try before you buy

The Enhanced Selection Process (ESP) is a five-day no-obligation free course conducted at the Submarine Training and Systems Centre (STSC) at HMAS Stirling for personnel from the Navy, Army and Airforce who are interested in becoming submariners.

Personnel considering a submarine career are posted to the STSC and given an insight into employment and lifestyle in submarines. The ESP is conducted approximately 12 times per year.

It incorporates team building exercises, a smoke walk at the Survivability School and a recompression chamber dive conducted at the Submarine Escape Training Facility (SETF). Briefs are given on the role of each category and daily routines on a submarine.

The ESP is a two way process in which personnel can make an informed decision as to their suitability for submarine service and the members’ suitability for submarine service can be assessed.

To volunteer for the ESP:

• Request through your divisional system for an ESP
  
• Complete the necessary criteria in accordance with DI(N) PERS 75-41 and notify DSCM/DNOP.
  

So if you are interested in an exciting, demanding and pro­­­fessionally satisfying ca-reer get onto the ESP.
The dates for the remaining courses for 2003 are listed below:

• ESP 35 Oct 20 - Oct 24
  
• ESP 36 Nov 17 - Nov 21
  
• ESP 37 Dec 08 - Dec 12

  For further information contact Mr Dave Whiteside (08) 9553 3821 or CPOETSM Jamie Robinson (08) 9553 3692 .

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