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How many are in the Army Reserves?
The Army Reserves are a smaller, supplementary force to the regular army. In 2023, there were around 27,000 trained personnel in the Army Reserves, compared to roughly 80,000 in the regular army. Raising the age limit aims to broaden the pool of potential recruits and retain experienced individuals.
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