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territorial reserve

DEFINITIONS OF: territorial reserve

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n a territorial military unit

Synonyms:
territorial
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National Guard, home reserve
United States military reserves recruited by the states and equipped by the federal government; subject to call by either
Territorial Army
British unit of nonprofessional soldiers organized for the defense of Great Britain
ANG, Air National Guard
a civilian reserve component of the United States Air Force that provides prompt mobilization during war and assistance during national emergencies
ARNG, Army National Guard
a civilian reserve component of the United States Army comprised of guardsmen who serve during overseas peacekeeping missions and during local emergencies
Type of:
guard
a military unit serving to protect some place or person
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