reserve component
[/rɪˈzɜːrv ˈkɒmpənənt/]
nounpl: reserve components
componente de reserva
1. A military force composed of part-time soldiers and units that are not on active duty but can be mobilized when needed
The reserve component provides essential personnel to support active duty forces during military operations.
O componente de reserva fornece pessoal essencial para apoiar as forças em serviço ativo durante operações militares.
2. In industrial or technical contexts, a backup or secondary part of a system that can be activated or deployed as needed
The reserve component of the power system ensures continuity during peak demand periods.
O componente de reserva do sistema de energia garante continuidade durante períodos de pico de demanda.
In the U.S. military context, 'reserve component' is an official designation referring to part-time military personnel including the Army Reserve, Air Force Reserve, Naval Reserve, Marine Corps Reserve, Coast Guard Reserve, and the National Guard. In Brazil, this concept exists within the military structure but uses different organizational terminology. The term is formal and primarily used in military, governmental, and technical/industrial contexts.
Related Idioms & Phrases
call up the reserve component
activate reserve components
strengthen reserve components
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