 New recruits being trained as sailors for service in the RCN endured boot camp at HMCS "Cornwallis", followed by specific naval training, including seamanship, boat handling, drill, self-defence, ropework, and weapons training.The duration of courses typically varied from 6–8 weeks, however the urgency of war sometimes shortened this period.Very few courses would receive sea training prior to active duty, although several RCN vessels were stationed at Cornwallis at various times for Anti-submarine warfare (ASW) training.