Reservists train in their home towns at their respective units. From time to time, they receive trade, professional or leadership training at bases elsewhere, or may acquire actual experience in the field or at sea. They are soldiers, airmen/airwomen and sailors who serve their country and are often integrated with their regular force counterparts.

Of the approximately 90, 000 men and women service in the Canadian Force, a little more than one-third-some 33, 000 are Reservists. They are part-time soldiers, sailors, and airmen/airwomen whose contribution to the country's defence needs is considered vital. Most are army (23, 000), followed by the Naval Reserve (3,900) and the Air Reserve (2,200). The rest are in Health Services, Legal Services or are part of the Cadet Instructors Cadre.

In addition to granting time off for military training for the Reservist we also show our support in the following ways;

1. Hiring Reservists
2. Statement of Support (signed by NAPS)
3. Making military leave part of our NAPS Human Resources policy.

For more information please visit www.cflc.forces.gc.ca

It is a win-win situation.