Active Military Service
/ˈæktɪv ˈmɪlɪtɛri ˈsɜrvɪs/
Definitions
- (n.) The period during which a member of the armed forces is engaged in full-time military duty as opposed to reserve or inactive status.
The employee was granted leave due to his active military service abroad.
- (n.) A status conferring eligibility for certain legal protections, benefits, or obligations under laws such as the Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act (USERRA).
Under USERRA, individuals in active military service are protected from employment discrimination.
Forms
- active military service
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Commentary
The term usually distinguishes full-time military engagement from reserve or inactive roles and is critical in contexts involving employment rights and benefits.
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