Royal Australian Naval Reserve

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Royal Australian Naval Reserve
Active1973–Present
Country Flag of Australia (converted).svg Australia
TypeNavy
Part of Royal Australian Navy
MarchRoyal Australian Navy
Commanders
Chief of the Defence Force Air Chief Marshal Mark Binskin AC
Chief of Navy Vice Admiral Timothy William "Tim" Barrett AO, CSC, 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.

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

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