reserve officers

Civilian soldiers, standby

Reserve officers are military officers who serve part-time rather than on active duty, typically training periodically while maintaining civilian careers.

They can be called to active service during emergencies or wartime: The reserve officers were activated when the conflict escalated.

Most nations maintain reserve forces to expand military capacity without the cost of a full standing army.

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military service status

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civilians · non-commissioned officers · privates · enlisted soldiers

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