USNR
Military abbreviation · Military Unit and Organization
| Stands for | United States Navy Reserve |
|---|---|
| Categories | Military |
USNR stands for United States Navy Reserve, a military unit and organization abbreviation.
Reserve component of the US Navy, providing trained sailors and officers who support the active fleet in aviation, logistics, medicine, intelligence and other fields and who can be mobilized in emergencies.
Example: He served 22 years in the USNR as a reserve intelligence officer while working as a lawyer.
Usage notes
The Naval Reserve was established on March 3, 1915, and renamed the Navy Reserve in 2005. Reservists drill monthly at Navy Operational Support Centers across the country. Older records and retirement certificates use the former name.
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