Ex-regular Forces Reserve

We know that as a former Royal Navy Officer or Rating, you have a unique wealth of skills and experience. And the Royal Naval Reserve still have a real need for that expertise. If you left the Royal Navy under two years ago and were fully-trained, you would be eligible for the Firefly Scheme, a fast track process that takes into consideration your rank and valuable experience.

• Use your Naval background to open up specialist jobs that will provide opportunities to serve at sea, as well as ashore.
• Use your existing discipline, teamwork, and leadership skills to get the most out of civilian and military life.
• Travel the world, experiencing a wide range of new environments. You’ll be making a vital contribution to the essential operations that help us protect our nation’s interests.

• Extra pay and allowances if you’re mobilised
• Annual tax-free bounty subject to meeting the minimum training commitment
• Paid leave in proportion to the number of training days attended
• Automatic membership of the non-contributory Armed Forces Pension Scheme
• Expenses and allowances when training
• Continued access to the Royal Navy’s superb sports and fitness facilities

Qualifications you'll gain

• Continuing your professional military education
• Professional and vocational qualifications depending on your chosen branch and role

Skills you'll develop

• Enhance your professional military skills
• Opportunities to pass on your skills and experience through leadership, mentoring and instruction

• You’ll need to be aged 16 to 56 for a Rating role and 20 to 56 for an Officer role
• Qualification requirements vary depending on the role
• You must be a British or Irish national, a Commonwealth citizen, or a Dual National. Dual nationality restrictions do apply
• A Body Mass Index (BMI) between 18 and 28 (between 17 and 27 if under 18)
• Pass the Naval Swimming Test

• Motivated to continue service 
• A desire to be part of a team
• A need for adventure
• Maintained physical and mental fitness