Reserves

Reservists join the Navy, Army or Air Force as part-time members of the ADF. There are about 45,000 Active and Standby Reservists, representing about 45% of the total ADF. They are volunteers who bring with them civilian skills and experience and gain new skills as part of their Reserve training.

Reservists can move from part-time to full-time service at different stages of their career to undertake specific duties or to participate in operational deployments, and then return to their civilian vocation.

Defence Reserves Support (DRS) DRS provides a link between the ADF, employers and the community. Visit www.defencereserves.com Reserves Information on PACMAN – the ADF Pay and Conditions Manual www.defence.gov.au/dpe/pac/Res_homepage.htm