Naval Service Reserve
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The Naval Service Reserve (NSR; ) is the reserve force of the Irish Naval Service
. It is one of two elements of the Reserve Defence Forces
of the Defence Forces
of Ireland
, the other element being the Army Reserve
. The NSR was established on 1 October 2005 to replace and reorganise the previous naval reserve organisation, An Slua Muirí.
Organised in four units, one each in Dublin, Waterford
, Cork
and Limerick
, the NSR has a current approximate strength of 400 personnel of all ranks. The reserve supplements the crew of vessels of the Irish Naval Service
during patrols of territorial waters and overseas visits.
Enlistment is open to all EU citizen
s between the ages of 17 and 34, provided they are ordinarily resident in Ireland, can pass a medical examination and are of good character, and also to non-EU citizens who have been continuously legally resident in the Republic for at least three years.
The NSR is a part-time, fully volunteer organisation, and trains members in aspects of nautical and military disciplines to supplement and aid the permanent Naval Service. Periods of enlistment vary and is initially for four years. Progression through the ranks is possible including a commission and promotion to the rank of Lt/Cdr
.
Up to 42 days paid training may be undertaken by a reservist each year. Reservists are liable to be called up on permanent service by ministerial order in times of emergency.
Irish Naval Service
The Naval Service is the navy of Ireland and is one of the three standing branches of the Irish Defence Forces. Its main base is in Haulbowline, County Cork....
. It is one of two elements of the Reserve Defence Forces
Reserve Defence Forces
The Reserve Defence Forces is the title given to the reserve components of the Irish Defence Forces. It comprises the Army Reserve and the Naval Service Reserve ....
of the Defence Forces
Irish Defence Forces
The armed forces of Ireland, known as the Defence Forces encompass the Army, Naval Service, Air Corps and Reserve Defence Force.The current Supreme Commander of the Irish Defence forces is His Excellency Michael D Higgins in his role as President of Ireland...
of Ireland
Republic of Ireland
Ireland , described as the Republic of Ireland , is a sovereign state in Europe occupying approximately five-sixths of the island of the same name. Its capital is Dublin. Ireland, which had a population of 4.58 million in 2011, is a constitutional republic governed as a parliamentary democracy,...
, the other element being the Army Reserve
Irish Army Reserve
The Army Reserve is the land component of the Reserve Defence Forces . It is the second line reserve of the Army. The Army Reserve is a part-time, fully voluntary organisation, and is one of two elements of the Reserve Defence Forces of Ireland, the other element being the Naval Service Reserve.It...
. The NSR was established on 1 October 2005 to replace and reorganise the previous naval reserve organisation, An Slua Muirí.
Organised in four units, one each in Dublin, Waterford
Waterford
Waterford is a city in the South-East Region of Ireland. It is the oldest city in the country and fifth largest by population. Waterford City Council is the local government authority for the city and its immediate hinterland...
, Cork
Cork (city)
Cork is the second largest city in the Republic of Ireland and the island of Ireland's third most populous city. It is the principal city and administrative centre of County Cork and the largest city in the province of Munster. Cork has a population of 119,418, while the addition of the suburban...
and Limerick
Limerick
Limerick is the third largest city in the Republic of Ireland, and the principal city of County Limerick and Ireland's Mid-West Region. It is the fifth most populous city in all of Ireland. When taking the extra-municipal suburbs into account, Limerick is the third largest conurbation in the...
, the NSR has a current approximate strength of 400 personnel of all ranks. The reserve supplements the crew of vessels of the Irish Naval Service
Irish Naval Service
The Naval Service is the navy of Ireland and is one of the three standing branches of the Irish Defence Forces. Its main base is in Haulbowline, County Cork....
during patrols of territorial waters and overseas visits.
Enlistment is open to all EU citizen
Citizenship of the European Union
Citizenship of the European Union was introduced by the Maastricht Treaty . European citizenship is supplementary to national citizenship and affords rights such as the right to vote in European elections, the right to free movement and the right to consular protection from other EU states'...
s between the ages of 17 and 34, provided they are ordinarily resident in Ireland, can pass a medical examination and are of good character, and also to non-EU citizens who have been continuously legally resident in the Republic for at least three years.
The NSR is a part-time, fully volunteer organisation, and trains members in aspects of nautical and military disciplines to supplement and aid the permanent Naval Service. Periods of enlistment vary and is initially for four years. Progression through the ranks is possible including a commission and promotion to the rank of Lt/Cdr
Lieutenant Commander
Lieutenant Commander is a commissioned officer rank in many navies. The rank is superior to a lieutenant and subordinate to a commander...
.
Up to 42 days paid training may be undertaken by a reservist each year. Reservists are liable to be called up on permanent service by ministerial order in times of emergency.