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Muster (Noun)

Compulsory military service.

Nouns denoting acts or actions.

The young men were required to report for muster at the local barracks on the first day of their conscription.
During the war, the government increased the frequency of muster to ensure a steady supply of new recruits.
The drill sergeant took roll call at every muster to account for all the soldiers in his unit.
Muster was a time of great anxiety for the new recruits, who were about to embark on their military training.
The commanding officer inspected the troops at muster to ensure they were all properly equipped and prepared for duty.

A gathering of military personnel for duty; "he was thrown in the brig for missing muster".

Nouns denoting groupings of people or objects.

The captain took roll call at morning muster to ensure all personnel were present and accounted for.
The soldiers fell into formation for evening muster, their uniforms and equipment inspected by the sergeant.
Missing muster was a serious offense, punishable by extra duty or even court-martial.
The lieutenant led the troops to the parade ground for muster, where they would receive their daily assignments.
At muster, the commanding officer briefed the troops on the day's mission and reviewed the plan of attack.