Reserve service can link the armed forces with British civilian society as well as supply trained manpower. Britain's wider volunteering culture suggests that some people willing to serve cannot repeatedly move home or take on a full regular-service career. Properly organised reserve units could turn some of that willingness into training and service. Their value lies in additional capacity and a tangible connection between the services and the public.
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Reserves as a civil-military bridge
A larger reserve can connect the armed forces with civilians who want to serve but cannot accept the mobility demands of a regular career.