Naval Recruitment Training Agency

Naval Recruitment Training Agency (NRTA)
Agency overview
Formed1944-2005
Preceding agency
Jurisdiction United Kingdom
HeadquartersHMNB Portsmouth, England
Agency executive
  • Flag Officer, Training and Recruitment
Parent agencyOffice of the Second Sea Lord

The Naval Recruitment Training Agency (NRTA) originally called the Naval Training Department was first established in 1944 as a department within the Admiralty it underwent numerous name changes until 1 April 1995 as a new agency of the Navy Department of the British Ministry of Defence. 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 it was abolished in 2005.