reserves

I'm after some advice regarding weight and the medical side of things. I did my medical for the Royal Navy Reserves back in March 2020 and unfortunately did not pass as I was fractionally over the BMI range for my height/weight ratio. Shortly after, everything kicked off with COVID and whilst I...

Hello all, I am currently in the RNR and have been for the past 6 months. I have not yet completed any of my phase 1 courses as they have all been cancelled due to coronavirus. It was my aim to transfer/ apply to the regulars as soon as my phase 1 courses were done. However, by the time they...

Hello all, apologies if this has been asked before. I am currently in phase one RNR, and I am looking to transfer to the regulars once I finish my civvy apprenticeship in a year. I was wondering if the process of transferring is quicker than just applying regularly, or if you have to start...

Hey, did Herrick 14 with 45 Cdo and while I remember definitely getting pension contributions in this time, I have little recollection of what type and precise dates, etc. Now I am going through civil service vetting for a job in civvy street I need to know: 1/ What scheme it is, where the...

So how did most of you tell your employer that you have signed up for the reserves and require 2 weeks off for training per year and could be mobilised for 6 months at any point. Did it go down well for you all? I’m pretty nervous about it to be honest. Mostly fear of them wanting me to take my...

Hi, 26yo looking to join the reserves. Can anyone share the medical process for joining? I can see you require a form to be sent to your GP for the regs but is this the same for the reserves? I had one case of depression in 2011 where I was diagnosed sertraline - but that was it. I’ve never...

Hi All, For the past couple of years I've been working towards getting things in place so I can join the RNR. Fitness, schedule and general family routines etc. I'm now at the point where I'm applying and got an informal visit scheduled with my local unit in the next few weeks after putting my...

Hi all, I am 17 and have just started my phase 1 training as a reservist and am waiting for a 10 week course at Raleigh and after I completed this I plan to transfer to the regulars as a WE. However, I am at college and doing the 10 weeker would result in me having to leave college and being in...

So I've just sent off an appeal for my medical. I'm trying not to get too excited, but I'm hopeful. However, because the process has so far taken over a year to sort out, my circumstances have changed slightly and I need to think about my future. I know I want to go into the navy if my appeal...

Another post which has originated from my research in preparation for my SIFT Interview. Am I correct in saying that there is no formal return of service for the RNR? More specifically, RNR Officers? I have spent ages scouring google and having read BR3(1) Chapter 53 which deals with Return of...

Hi NavyNet, First post and, hopefully, not my last. I'm currently in the process of applying to join the RNR as a Logs officer. One problem I have encountered is the number of UCAS points required. I did not do well at school at all and, frankly, during my A-Levels, nothing could have...

Hi all. I'm a 17 year old female who looks about 12 and is incredibly socially anxious/introverted. I'm just wondering what the process of joining the reserves is like. I understand that there are interviews, tests and medicals etc but I have a few questions on the actual joining of the RNR too...

Hello again all, Having passed the PJFT by the skin of the teeth (due to stupidly pulling my calf training for it :confused:) I was just wondering if anyone had advice on, or experience with, what I should buff up on before my SIFT interview? (And additionally, anything that would be good for...

Hello all, The thing that killed the cat is bugging me again so I thought I'd post about it here. While it'll be a while for me (hoping all goes to plan), I was just curious as to what happens to RNR officers once they've completed the initial training element? Only been told very vaguely and...

Hi all, I've now thankfully passed my RT and IOCI (and eye test) and am waiting on an apparently very long list for a medical. I was informed about early attestation and as such am booked in for the attestation next week and was just wondering what to expected and how to prepare. Also I put...

Hello again all, Firstly I wanted to again thank everyone who replied to my previous threads, even the sarcastic bastards ;D . However moving forward as the title suggests I am moving onto the next part of the officer process which is my initial officer interview and am looking for any help or...

Hi guys! Quick question for anyone in the know, I am a CPL in the reserves and am hopefully going to BRNC shortly. Does anyone know if this is a "transfer" or do I technically leave the TA then join the RN? Also as I have some rank and a little experience would I receive any other benefits...

Hi all this might be a long one, After some help on another thread I have cemented my desire to become an RNR officer (never any real doubt just some concerns about travel expenses) while studying at university with the hopes of going full time when I graduate. I was just wondering if anyone...

Hi all, Long time reader first time poster. Sorry it might be a long one. My conundrum is as follows: I'm at university in Leicester and am planning to join the RNR as an officer while there. However there are no RNR units nearby. The closest are at Nottingham (HMS Sherwood) and Birmingham...

Firstly, thanks for taking the time to read this. I'm currently 17 and am in full time college education. After the completion of my A Levels, I plan to join the Royal Navy as an Officer, with Observer or Pilot roles being considered. However, I know that any sort of volunteering work is a...