Naval Reserves
Want to be there for your country when it needs you? And inject some of the Royal Navy’s excitement into your civilian life? Then you’re in the right place.
As a Naval Reserve you could be giving vital logistical support to ship crews, sending detailed signal information to merchant shipping – or planning the landing of an amphibious task group.
Being a Royal Naval Reserve offers you a fantastic way of life. Where you’re financially rewarded for your commitment. Where you’re an indispensable part of the armed forces. And where you will almost certainly experience the excitement and responsibility of being deployed.
It takes dedication, ambition and enthusiasm. But there is no better way to get a taste of a life without limits.
Case study
- NAME:
- Sheryl
- ROLE:
- Logistics Branch
- RANK:
- Rating
Sheryl’s basic training was at HMS Raleigh. While there she made a lot of good friends. “Our ages and backgrounds were completely different, but we all had the same aim – to complete the course, which we did. The passing out parade was fantastic."
Since passing out she’s completed her weapon training and Safe Deck Hand course.
"I’m now raring to go with my professional training, which will be the two-week preliminary Logistics course."
Royal Navy training
Now the real work begins with basic training at either HMS Raleigh or Britannia Royal Naval College. Have you got what it takes to make it through and join the ranks?
Naval Reserve Roles
Royal Naval Reserve
The Royal Naval Reserve is a part-time force of civilian volunteers providing the Royal Navy with additional support.
Royal Marines Reserve
As a Royal Marines Reservist, you'll be one of about 600 people who combine their civilian day jobs with serving part-time as fully-trained Commandos.
Royal Naval Reserve with Specialist Skills
As a Royal Naval Reserve you can help augment the Royal Navy at times of tension, humanitarian crisis or conflict.
