Legislative bodies, national, Army, Air Force
US Army Reserve
The United States Army Reserve has a center in Cumberland, Md., and provides the U.S. Army with manpower, and technical skills. When active duty soldiers deploy overseas, army reserve soldiers fill their positions at home, serving as drill sergeants, instructors and security personnel. In the event of national disasters, such as hurricanes or flooding, army reserve soldiers are on the scene to support humanitarian, and relief operations. Soldiers in the Army Reserve leverage civilian and military training to safeguard the nation's data, and develop secure communications technologies. They also maintain, process, and troubleshoot military information systems. The Army Reserve also responds to chemical and biological threats, and provides biohazard training to federal agencies. Soldiers in the Army Reserve operate the transportation and supply systems, and assist U.S. and foreign governments, militaries, and civilian populations during times of peace, crisis, and conflict. It also staffs most of the army's hospitals, triage centers, clinics, and field medical care units.