Naval Service Reserve

Naval Service Reserve
Irish: Cúltaca na Seirbhíse Cabhlaigh
Crest of the Naval Service Reserve
Active 1 October 2005–present
Country  Ireland
Branch Naval Service
Type Naval Reserve
Size 115 active personnel (May 2018)[1]
200 establishment strength
Part of Reserve Defence Forces
Website www.military.ie/reserve/organisation/naval-service-reserve/
Insignia
Cúltaca shoulder insignia

The Naval Service Reserve (NSR) (Irish: Cúltaca na Seirbhíse Cabhlaigh) is the reserve force of the Irish Naval Service. It is one of two elements of the Reserve Defence Forces (RDF) of the Irish Defence Forces, the other element being the Army Reserve (AR). The NSR was established on 1 October 2005 to replace and reorganise the previous naval reserve organisation, An Slua Muirí, which in turn replaced the fore-runner Maritime Inscription founded in 1940 to act as a Port Control authority during The Emergency (WWII). Originally formed at Dublin's Alexandra Basin, its headquarters was in Portobello barracks, now known as Cathal Brugha Barracks.[2]

Organised in five units, one each in Dublin, Waterford, Cork and Limerick, and another specialist unit, as of May 2018 the NSR had a strength of 115 personnel of all ranks.[1] The reserve supplements the crew of vessels of the Irish Naval Service during patrols of territorial waters and overseas visits, as well as conducting stand-alone operations within their respective ports, such as security duties, sighting reports and information gathering.[3][4] All Naval Service Reserve members fall under the Naval Service Executive Division (Seaman's Division).

Enlistment is open to EU citizens between the ages of 18 and 35, provided they are ordinarily resident in Ireland, can pass fitness tests, an interview, medical examination, are of good character and obtain a security clearance, 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 voluntary 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 6 weeks paid training may be undertaken by a reservist each year (further sea training possible when demand arises).[4] Reservists are liable to be called up on permanent service by ministerial order in times of emergency.

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References

  1. 1 2 "Defence Forces Reserve Strength - Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 12 July 2018 - Written Answers (Question to Defence)". Office of the Houses of the Oireachtas (Hansard). 12 July 2018. As of 31 May 2018 [..] the effective strength of the Army Reserve and the Naval Service Reserve was as follows [..] Army Reserve (AR) .. 1,663 [..] Naval Service Reserve (NSR) .. 115
  2. ↑ "Ship called after a sea goddess to the fore in naval reserve". Irish Times. Retrieved 11 January 2018.
  3. ↑ "White Paper on Defence: Reserve Defence Forces Representative Association". Houses of the Oireachtas Service. Retrieved 25 July 2016.
  4. 1 2 "The Naval Service Reserve". Defence Forces Ireland. Retrieved 16 December 2016.


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