Greg Poulson

The Active Reserve is a military unit concept that originated in the early 20th century, designed to maintain a pool of trained personnel ready to reinforce regular forces during crises or wartime. Unlike inactive reserves, Active Reserve members routinely participate in drills and training exercises, ensuring their skills and readiness are consistently maintained. Many modern armed forces, including those of the United States and NATO allies, rely heavily on Active Reserve units to augment their operational capabilities without the cost of a large standing army. Throughout recent conflicts and peacekeeping missions, Active Reserve units have played crucial roles, demonstrating flexibility and rapid mobilization in response to national and international emergencies.