Today's Reserve - An Overview

What is the Army Reserve?

The Army Reserve is the part-time component of New Zealand's Army, with a mission to provide trained individual volunteers and formed groups of soldiers for overseas operations.

The Army Reserve also has a role within New Zealand as one of the arms that the New Zealand Government may call upon to assist in case of a civil emergency.

Who serves in the Army Reserve?

Army Reserve soldiers are New Zealanders from all walks of life who have volunteered to serve in New Zealand's Army.They may be civilians with no prior military experience, or former Regular Force soldiers who have chosen to continue their link with the Army while pursuing a career in the civilian sector.

How much training do Army Reserve soldiers do?

Army Reserve soldiers generally train one weekend per month, and some weekday evenings, with the minimum commitment being a cumulative total of 20 days per year.

Training is designed to be flexible to allow Army Reserve soldiers to maintain work and family commitments and provision exists for periods of leave from training ranging from 3 months to 2 years.