What is the purpose of the Royal Navy reserves?
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The Royal Naval Reserve is a part-time force of civilians, who provide the Royal Navy with the additional trained personnel it needs at times of tension, humanitarian crisis, or conflict. The Reserve Forces are a vital component of our Armed Forces and make an essential contribution to our security.
Here are some key benefits:
- 2-Year Involuntary Mobilization Deferment.
- TAMP Medical Benefits.
- Financial Incentives.
- Reserve Retirement.
- Life and Long-term Care Insurance.
- Post 9/11 GI-Bill Transferability.
- Education.
- Reduced Medical Screening.
How has the Royal Navy developed?
Henry VIII built a fleet of fighting ships armed with large guns and created a naval administration. Under Elizabeth I the navy developed into England’s major defense and became the means by which the British Empire was extended around the globe.
The official means of leaving the RNR is to write a letter of resignation to your CO, once accepted by the unit then that it’s you’re 100\% civi again.
What happened to HMS Vivid?
HMS Vivid (1891) was an iron screw yacht purchased from civilian service in 1891, where she had been named Capercailzie. She became the Devonport base ship in 1892 and was sold in 1912, later being wrecked in 1913.
What is the age limit for Navy Reserve?
To join the Navy Reserve, you must be between the ages of 18-39 and be able to have 20 years of total service by age 60.
At any given time there are thousands of Reservist Sailors deployed around the world. I’m in an Expeditionary Unit so they are always taking volunteers to deploy, however, it’s expected that your rotation will be approximately every three years, for a time period of approximately one year.
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