Military Reserve (Noun)
Meaning
Armed forces that are not on active duty but can be called in an emergency.
Classification
Nouns denoting groupings of people or objects.
Examples
- The military reserve force consisted of thousands of highly trained personnel who were ready to deploy at a moment's notice.
- He spent 20 years in the military reserve, balancing his civilian life with periodic drills and training exercises.
- In times of war or national crisis, the government relied heavily on its military reserve to augment its active-duty force.
- Many countries maintain a military reserve as a cost-effective way to maintain a larger pool of trained personnel without the expense of active-duty status.
- After serving in the active military, John decided to join the military reserve to continue serving his country while pursuing a civilian career.