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Royal Australian Naval Reserve

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Royal Australian Naval Reserve
Active1973–Present
CountryAustralia Australia
TypeNavy
Part ofRoyal Australian Navy
MarchRoyal Australian Navy
Commanders
Chief of the Defence ForceGeneral Angus Campbell AO, DSC
Chief of NavyVice Admiral Mark Hammond AO, RAN
Director-General Australian Navy Cadets and ReservesRear Admiral Bruce Kafer AM, CSC, RAN
Captain (Reserves)Captain Harry Lok, RANR

The Royal Australian Naval Reserve (RANR) is the volunteer reserve force of the Royal Australian Navy in Australia.[1]

The current Royal Australian Naval Reserve was formed in June 1973 by merging the former RANR (Seagoing) and the Royal Australian Naval Volunteer Reserve.[2]

References

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  1. ^ "Royal Australian Naval Reserves". Royal Australian Navy. Retrieved 2024-02-25.
  2. ^ "A brief history of the Royal Australian Naval Reserve". Royal Australian Navy. Retrieved 2024-02-25.