Active Service
/ˈæktɪv ˈsɜːrvɪs/
Definitions
- (n.) A period during which a member of the armed forces is engaged in military duty away from reserve or inactive status.
The soldier was called to active service during the national emergency.
- (n.) Time spent performing duties under official military orders, typically involving deployment or combat readiness.
Benefits differ for veterans based on the length and nature of their active service.
Forms
- active service
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Commentary
The term 'active service' is often used distinctly from 'reserve service' or 'inactive service' to clarify a service member's status and eligibility for certain legal benefits or obligations.
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