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Annual statistics on the strength of UK reserve forces, including regular and volunteer reserves.
Appeal a call up into the reserve forces - request exemption if you're called out into service or ask for exemption for an employee if their request's been turned down
Find out more about the reserves, where they are, who manages them and what special features or opportunities they offer.
Guidance for recruiters on appointing candidates from a reserve list, and managing reserve list expiry.
The United Kingdom Reserve Forces Association (UKRFA) promotes the efficiency of the reserve forces by providing opportunities for education, personal development and international experiences. UKRFA is part of the Ministry of Defence .
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