Naval Recruitment Training Agency

The Naval Recruitment Training Agency (NRTA) was an agency of the Navy Department of the British Ministry of Defence established on 1 April 1995. Its role was to contribute to the operational capability of the United Kingdom Armed Forces by recruiting to the Naval Service, delivering training to the Defence community it was administered by the Chief Executive (NRTA)/Flag Officer, Training and Recruitment and existed until 2005.

History
The Naval Recruiting and Training Agency (NRTA) was launched in April 1995. It was an agency of the Ministry of Defence (MoD). The chief executive of NRTA was the Flag Officer, Training and Recruitment he also held the joint post of Director-General Naval Training and Education. The agency was headquartered at the Victory Building, HM Naval Base Portsmouth. The agency was responsible for the recruitment and training of personnel for the Royal Navy, and additionally to recruit for the Royal Marines. In addition it managed the Royal Naval Reserve and the University Royal Naval Units. The NRTA provided support to maritime-related youth organisations such as combined cadet forces, recognised sea scout units and volunteer cadet. The Agency was a subsidiary department of the Office of the Second Sea Lord and consisted of 21 training schools.

Chief Executives (NRTA) and Flag Officer Training and Recruitment

 * Post holders included:


 * Rear Admiral John McAnally CB MVO, 1996-1998
 * Rear Admiral John Chadwick CB, 1998-2001
 * Rear Admiral Peter R Davies CBE, 2001-2003
 * Rear Admiral K J Borley, 2003-2005