Naval Reserve

[ibenji]

I presume he turned up. The NSR seems to doomed to the same doldrum "where the F--- are we " as the pre 2005 Slua Muiri. I remember taking care of them at Camden during summer camp and they were people on a Naval Light diet. It was embarrassing all round trying to infuse salt water into their lives. The odd trip for a chosen one on the "Ships" but other than that an occasional acquired boat assigned to one Company, including the historic ASGARD based at Dun Laoghaire.
They are still based at selected military barracks without a ship. The whole concept and use of the NSR needs to be re-established to give them full integration, on call-up for ship duties , in all departments. In specialist areas it may need six month fulltime attendance for training and periods at sea. Any more views ???

I spent 6 happy years in the Slua Muiri in the 1990's. Even managed to do 4 periods on patrol on the ships. When I look back at that time, it was one of the best character building activities that I have ever done. There was great lads in the company and dedicated members of the NS attached as well. I do think looking back that the relatively cheap resource available to the NS could have been better utilised more efficiently though. The limited one or two week training period on board ship each year was great to have but it should have been more if you wanted it.

[ancientmariner]

Thanks, Will be there tomorrow night

I presume he turned up. The NSR seems to doomed to the same doldrum "where the F--- are we " as the pre 2005 Slua Muiri. I remember taking care of them at Camden during summer camp and they were people on a Naval Light diet. It was embarrassing all round trying to infuse salt water into their lives. The odd trip for a chosen one on the "Ships" but other than that an occasional acquired boat assigned to one Company, including the historic ASGARD based at Dun Laoghaire.
They are still based at selected military barracks without a ship. The whole concept and use of the NSR needs to be re-established to give them full integration, on call-up for ship duties , in all departments. In specialist areas it may need six month fulltime attendance for training and periods at sea. Any more views ???

[Kierand]

Thanks, Will be there tomorrow night

[popeye]

If you come along to Collins Bks any Tue night at 19.50hrs and report to the main gate. We have a Leading Seaman there in uniform, tell him you want to join the NSR and he will look after you.

Hope to see you soon.

[Kierand]

Hi Popeye,

I am living in Midleton just east of Cork City.

[popeye]

Welcome and thanks for your interest in the NSR, where in the country are you?

[Kierand]

Hi....

Just joined, looking for any advice or information on joining the naval reserve.