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Although I know reservists are considered to be "part-time soldiers", I was wondering if they are regarded as civilians by the reg force population, even when working alongside reg force members in Class A and Class B jobs?
The reason I ask is that I had a discussion recently with a WO about my upcoming enrolment ceremony, stating that I had 'only a few days left as a civvy'. He told me that as a reservist, I would still be a civilian. At first, I thought he was kidding, but in hindsight, I think he was completely serious.
I could somewhat understand that view being taken of army reservists (militia) who work civvy jobs all week and then parade one night a week and one weekend a month with the army. However, when someone's main job is in the military, in uniform, and moreover, they have had the same training as their reg force counterparts (as is the case for air reserve and naval reserve), how can they be viewed as civvies?
Just looking for some insight and opinions from those who have been wearing the uniform for a while, both regs and reserves. Thanks.
The reason I ask is that I had a discussion recently with a WO about my upcoming enrolment ceremony, stating that I had 'only a few days left as a civvy'. He told me that as a reservist, I would still be a civilian. At first, I thought he was kidding, but in hindsight, I think he was completely serious.
I could somewhat understand that view being taken of army reservists (militia) who work civvy jobs all week and then parade one night a week and one weekend a month with the army. However, when someone's main job is in the military, in uniform, and moreover, they have had the same training as their reg force counterparts (as is the case for air reserve and naval reserve), how can they be viewed as civvies?
Just looking for some insight and opinions from those who have been wearing the uniform for a while, both regs and reserves. Thanks.