University Royal Naval Unit
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For the version of the University Royal Naval Unit for under-18s (based in schools), see Combined Cadet Force.
The University Royal Naval Units (URNU) (/ˈər.nuː/ UHR-noo, less commonly /ˈɜːr.nuː/ ERR-noo) (formerly Universities' Royal Naval Units) are Royal Navy training establishments who recruit Officer Cadets from a university or a number of universities, usually concentrated in one geographical area. There are 17 URNUs in the UK, with each URNU having land-based facilities near the universities they recruit from, with the exception of URNU Virtual, whose drill nights are conducted virtually.
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University Royal Naval Unit | |
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Active | 1967 – present |
Country | United Kingdom |
Branch | Royal Navy |
Type | Training establishment |
Role | Officer Training |
Size | 17 Units |
Part of | Britannia Royal Naval College University Service Units |
Nickname(s) | URNU |
Equipment | Archer-class patrol vessels (P2000s) |
Website | royalnavy.mod.uk/urnu |
Commanders | |
Current commander | Cdr Andrew Loring RN (2022- ) |
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Each unit has an affiliated P2000 ship, which is used for training Officer Cadets when not on duty with the Coastal Forces Squadron.[1]