ROYAL NAVAL RESERVE
The RNR exists to provide the Royal Navy (RN) with additional trained personnel in times of crisis and war. The 1996 Strategic Defence Review confirmed the importance of the RNR to the UK naval forces, and authorised an increase in total numbers.
Reservists join HMS SCOTIA in Rosyth and Dundee from many backgrounds: a few are former members of the RN, but the majority have no pre-service or seagoing experience. Each reservist trains to the same standards as his RN opposite number, and receives pay and allowances appropriate to his or her rank or rate. In addition, each reservist who fulfils the annual commitment to the RNR receives a tax-free bounty.
Each individual has a personal training plan which combines professional courses with practical experience at sea and ashore. Training takes place at weekly drill nights, on some weekends and on a period of continuous training, usually of two weeks duration. There are many opportunities for deployments worldwide. Individuals serve on aircraft carriers, amphibious ships, frigates, destroyers and submarines as well as at a vast number of locations ashore.
Major Units
Minor Unit