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The compensation for being in the Army or Air National Guard or in a Reserve unit is less than full-time pay since the commitment is only on weekends and special training sessions. This type of pay is often referred to as drill pay along with other pays for special duties. The articles in this section detail the various pay and pay eligibility for the Guard and Reserves.
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