RUSI Defence SystemsVOLUME 23members only

Reserve Forces Review 2030: Locked Potential Awaiting a Key


Main Image Credit Army Reserve recruits on their ‘passing out’ parade at Redford Barracks / Photo: British Army, Open Government Licence).


The Reserve Forces Review 2030 accurately captures the current utility and the broad potential the Reserves can offer. However, unlocking that potential requires a clearer demand for Reserves from the rest of Defence and a funded programme for delivery.

On 12 May the Ministry of Defence released its Reserve Forces Review 2030: Unlocking the reserves’ potential to strengthen a resilient and global Britain (RF30) without fanfare. The independent Review, led by Brigadier the Lord Lancaster, himself a Reservist, was trailed in the Defence contribution to the Integrated Review. Alongside Defence in a competitive age and the Defence and Security Industrial Strategy, it was expected to provide an important part of the Defence stor

lockmembers only content

Continue reading by joining RUSI

View membership options

Join the World’s Leading Defence and Security Community

  • A busy programme of members' only events
  • Access to a suite of RUSI publications
  • Access to experts, networks and research teams

Already have an account?


WRITTEN BY

Paul O’Neill

Director, Military Sciences

Military Sciences

View profile


Explore our related content