Q & A RESERVE FORCE

Why do we serve as Reserves?

The role of the Reserve is to augment the RF and provide a force generation capacity for NZDF operations. It provides a first response capability in regional civil emergencies, and forms an important permanent connection between the NZDF and New Zealand society.

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Stand-alone DFO 24/2007

For the potential (or purpose) of the ResF to be fully realised they must be able to integrate into an environment of mutual confidence and respect. ResF must be enabled through training opportunities with the RF and provided with the resources

What’s happening?

A regular column answering your questions about the NZ Army Reserve Force (ResF).

What questions do you have?

Send queries to timothy.sincock@nzdf.mil.nz

NZDF

FRAMEWORK Explore in order to ready personnel to contribute in the sustainment of Army Outputs.

ResF Integration Project

Lines of Effort:

LOE 1 –

Future Workforce and Organisational Development

LOE 2 –

Training Enhancement

LOE 3 –

Policy and Enterprise

Enhancements

Seamless Transfer

Regular Force

Engagement (STRFE) mil.nz for an Expression of Interest (EOI) form. Once completed, the ResF Workforce Advisor (ResF WA), who manages the AGS Standby Reserve (SBR), will distribute the EOI form to those personnel in the SBR that meet the criteria.

If a Manager/Unit is looking for an individual to help with projects or to fill essential vacant positions, you can email AGS.SBR.Cell@nzdf.

We have the following operational postings available for ResF. Discuss with your unit to register your interest.

Ukraine Training Team to the UK: potential for ex-RF & ResF RNZIR JNCOs and SNCOs for a 3–4 month STRFE; part of ROTO 4 late-Jul returning late-Oct 23.

If a suitable candidate is identified, the unit/manager will work with the ResF WA to offer the member a STRFE.

Did you know…

Equivalent Surface Fares ESF may be paid on a case by case basis to members of the Reserves Forces attending courses of instruction, training activities or tours of duty where:

1. Service transport is justified but unavailable, or

2. Paid travel is justified and the member uses their own transport. The cost of transporting vehicle by ferry between Wellington and Picton will be met for a TOD or course that exceeds 10 working days.

Meal Claims Members of the Reserve Forces who are required to purchase a meal while on duty may be reimbursed at public expense. Claims are to be refunded on an actual and reasonable basis subject to the production of a GST receipt.