will serve at the German forces' medical service only take part in the first trip with Gorch Fock and the six weeks basic training. It is usually followed by university studies at the University of the German Federal Armed Forces, which last around four years, from which the majority graduate with Bachelor and/or Master's degrees. Officers then return to the Naval Academy in Mürwik, and sometimes other naval schools, for advanced training. The advanced training lasts up to two years, depending on the officers' choice of an operational or engineering career and on the type of vessel they are going to serve on. Those heading for a land-based post also get the basic parts of the advanced training. Advanced training for officers provides further knowledge on various military topics, like leadership studies or military law. Depending on their choice of an engineering or operational career, officers will also join special courses like officer-of-the-watch training, specialized weapon systems training or naval engineering. References External links Naval Academy Mürwik - Official website (english) Murwik Military academies of Germany German Navy Buildings and structures in Flensburg