RNR/RMR
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Royal Naval Reserve
The Royal Naval Reserve is an integral part of Britain’s naval forces. The 3,250 male and female volunteers are drawn from all walks of life and train for a variety of roles to enable the Royal Navy to meet its operational commitments. These include Operations Branch, Medical Branch, Force Protection and Logistics.
One of the UK’s 13 Royal Naval Reserve Training Centres is situated in East Anglia.
HMS Ferret is the home of the Defence Intelligence Staff Branch and is located within the Defence Intelligence and Security Centre at Chicksands in Bedfordshire
Who can join?
To join as a Rating you need to be 16-40 (45 for ex-Royal Navy personnel) and be a citizen of the United Kingdom, Commonwealth or Republic of Ireland and should normally have lived in the UK for at least five years. The age restrictions are the same for those wishing to join as Officers but there are also certain academic qualifications required.
What is the commitment?
In normal peacetime circumstances, you will be required to undertake a minimum of 12 days Operational Role Training per annum, together with a number of training nights and some weekends. Most new entrants will be expected to attend training nights once a week. As a member of the RNR, you would be subject to the provisions of the Reserve Forces Act 1996 and therefore, liable to compulsory call-out for a national emergency or in support of military operations outside the UK, including humanitarian operations and disaster relief.
What is the reward?
You will be paid the same daily rate of pay as the regular Royal Navy for all training, receive travel expenses and an annual tax free bounty (£330 in the first year, rising to £1,290 after 5 years) if you complete 24 days training per year.
Royal Marine Reserve
A Royal Marines Reserve is a commando trained General Reserve with the primary function of reinforcing the Regular Corps on operations and exercises in the UK or overseas, contributing to a world class Navy, ready to fight and win.
All members of the RMR have passed through the same rigorous Commando Course as their regular Royal Marines counterparts to earn the coveted Green Beret.
There are approximately 600 Royal Marines Reservists distributed between the five RMR Centres within the UK. Approximately 10% of the RMR are working with the Regular Corps on long term attachments in all of the Royal Marines regular units.
Detachment London RMR is based in Cambridge.
Who can join?
Joining the RMR is not for the fainthearted. It requires real commitment and determination. You need to be at least 16 years old, physically fit and able to meet the same entry standards as the Royal Marines. The upper age limit is usually 32. Candidates over the upper age limit, with former military service, may be considered on an individual basis. Only men can serve in the Royal Marines Reserves.
What is the commitment?
The RMR usually train on one evening a week, one weekend a month and undertake an annual 2-week continuous training course. The RMR is very much a force for use, and all ranks have the opportunity to serve with the Regular Corps around the world, on exercise or operations.
What is the reward?
Members of the RMR are paid the same rates of pay as their regular counterparts and earn an annual tax-free bounty (£395 after the first year, rising to £1,556 after 5 years) on completion of a minimum annual training commitment.
