reservist
Called when needed
A reservist is a member of a military reserve force—someone who has received training and can be called to active duty when needed, but who otherwise lives as a civilian.
Reservists typically drill periodically to maintain readiness: The reservist balanced her weekend training with her regular job.
During major conflicts or emergencies, reservists may be activated to supplement active-duty forces.
Voluntary entry into service
- drillHole-boring device
- uniformIdentical throughout
- deploymentOrganized distribution of resources
- barracksSoldiers' residential building
regiment · squadron · platoon · battalion · brigade · infantry · artillery · commander
Setting into operation
- deploymentOrganized distribution of resources
- call-upOrder to serve
- tourPlanned multi-destination journey
- missionPurpose-driven task
assignment · operation · service · commitment · obligation · rotation · recall · orders
Developing abilities through practice
- drillsRepetitive training routines
- preparednessState of being equipped
- fitnessGood physical shape
- qualificationRequired skill or condition
certification · equipment · gear · inspection · standards · proficiency · refresher · exercises
One who employs others
- workplaceEmployment location
- familyRelated people together
- communityCollective of connected people
- balanceSteadiness or amount owed
transition · reintegration · veteran · benefits · healthcare · pension · career · weekend
enlistment
Voluntary entry into service
- drillHole-boring device
- uniformIdentical throughout
- deploymentOrganized distribution of resources
barracks · regiment · squadron · platoon · battalion · brigade · infantry · artillery · commander · sergeant
activation
Setting into operation
- deploymentOrganized distribution of resources
- call-upOrder to serve
- tourPlanned multi-destination journey
mission · assignment · operation · service · commitment · obligation · rotation · recall · orders · reporting
training
Developing abilities through practice
- drillsRepetitive training routines
- preparednessState of being equipped
- fitnessGood physical shape
qualification · certification · equipment · gear · inspection · standards · proficiency · refresher · exercises · alertness
employer
One who employs others
balance · transition · reintegration · veteran · benefits · healthcare · pension · career · weekend · moonlighting
- militarysoldiers, army, troops, officers, navy
- military jobssoldier, infantryman, marine, sailor, combat medic
- military personnelsoldiers, soldier, midshipmen, officers, troops
- military rolessoldier, warrior, Praetorian Guard, sailor, Imperial Guard
- War Rolessoldier, general, sergeant, lieutenant, colonel
- Air Force Rolesairman, colonel, general, major, lieutenant
reservistregular
Occurring at fixed intervals
career soldier · professional soldier · lifer · regular army
reservistcivilian
Non-military person
noncombatant · conscientious objector · pacifist · draft dodger · veteran