Royal Navy Reserve

The Royal Navy Reserve is the volunteer part-time branch of the UK’s Royal Navy. Its members, known as reservists, support and supplement regular naval forces through training, emergency response, and operational duties. Reservists maintain civilian careers while being ready to serve when called upon, providing specialized skills such as engineering, medical support, or communications. They undergo regular training to stay prepared for national defense, humanitarian missions, or overseas deployments. The reserve offers flexibility, allowing individuals to serve in a military capacity without leaving their civilian lives, while contributing to the country's naval and maritime security.