[2] 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 [3] it was administered by the Chief Executive (NRTA)/Flag Officer, Training and Recruitment [4] it was abolished in 2005.

The Navy first established a naval training department in December 1944 under the command of Rear-Admiral John W. Durnford, until 1951 [1] when it was renamed the Department of the Deputy Chief of Naval Personnel(Training) administered by Rear-Admiral Charles F.W.

[1] A new Naval Recruiting and Training Agency (NRTA) was launched in April 1995.

[5] The agency was headquartered at the Victory Building, HM Naval Base Portsmouth.

[7] The Agency was a subsidiary department of the Office of the Second Sea Lord and consisted of 21 training schools.