You can be Ranger qualified, and be in any component. However, the Ranger battalions are active duty units, and there are no Ranger units in the Army Reserve or National Guard.
You can be called to active duty.
Yes, you do.
600,000
600,000
Yes
The South African army has about 67,000 active duty soldiers. There is another 15,000 soldiers that are on reserve duty.
No. Its different wars of history.
around 3000
The same as the active duty army and reserves do.
No, the Army Reserve Component Achievement Medal cannot be worn with the Army Active Duty Good Conduct Medal. Each medal is earned for different accomplishments and periods of service, and they are not meant to be worn together.
Separation in the army usually occurs when a person reaches the their Expiration of Term of Service. This is the date they are released from active duty. Separation from the army means a person is leaving active duty but may still have military obligations.
Active Ready Reserve, or Army Ready Reserve. The remainder of an 8 hour commitment, after leaving active duty.