Royal Australian Naval Reserves
A career in the Royal Australian Naval Reserves is exciting and challenging with many opportunities to serve at sea in any one of the Navy's high-tech frigates, submarines, amphibious support ships, patrol boats, support craft, mine warfare and hydrographic vessels.
On shore, Reservists serve in each state capital or wherever there is a naval presence. Reservists come from all walks of life and from all parts of Australia. Some are ex full-time RAN personnel who have discharged from the Navy whilst others have never served full-time but have undertaken all their training on a part-time basis.
Some Reserves work in formed Reserve units (e.g.. Diving Teams, Band, and Maritime Trade Operations) whilst others belong to distinct Navy branches but work individually in RAN ships or establishments (e.g. Medical Officers, Seaman personnel, and Engineering specialists) alongside Permanent Naval (PN) force personnel.
Royal Australian Naval Reservists are also deployed on overseas duties to support the United Nation's humanitarian efforts. Reservists have made a significant difference to the lives of many people affected by disaster and civil unrest. In recent times they have served in Somalia, Rwanda, Papua New Guinea, Bougainville, East Timor and the Persian Gulf.
A brief history of the Royal Australian Naval Reserve
Reserve website - stay informed
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Director General Reserves - Navy
Naval Reserve Initial Entry Training Team
Reserve Regional Pool contact details
Employer Support and Information
Nominate your Employer
Employer support of Navy Reservists is extremely important and there are a number of ways in which Defence recognises this support both financially and through other means. Do you think your employer deserves formal recognition for their support of your Reserve Service? Nominate them at the Defence Reserves Support Council website
Visit Defencejobs for a wealth of information on how to become a Navy Reservist or call 13 19 01 to chat about what you'd like to do in the Navy Reserves.
The Goorangai Papers are occasional papers published by the Professional Studies Program. Goorangai seeks to enhance understanding of key issues of relevance to both the ADF and corporate sectors. The papers provide an avenue for ADF members (both full-time and part-time) to explore professional issues - both military and corporate.
The Australian Navy Reservist is a journal of the Director-General Reserves – Navy. It is published twice a year in May and November.
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