The Selected Reserve 
There is much more to the U.S. military than the active-duty force. In recent conflicts around the world, the National Guard and Reserves have often fought alongside the active-duty military. In 2015, 826,106 adults served in the Selected Reserves – those National Guard members and reservists who were available to be called to active duty. An additional 275,247 adults are in the Inactive National Guard and Individual Ready Reserve and do not engage in regular training or active-duty drills.
The Selected Reserve  | % of the U.S. Reserves and National  | Guard forces (826,106) in each  | branch, 2015  | Army  | Army  | Reserve  | National  | 24%  | Guard  | 42%  | 13% Air  | National  | Guard  | 8%  | 5% 7%  | Coast  | Air Force  | Guard Marine  | Reserve  | Reserve Corps  | Navy  | 1%  | Reserve  | Reserve  | Note: An additional 275 247 are members  | ofthe Ina ctive National Guard andthe  | Individual Ready Reserve These individuals  | do nottrain regularlyand do not pa articipate  | in active- duty training exercises with  | members ofthe Sel lected Reserve.  | Source: Defense Depa rtment #2015  | Demographics: Profile ofthe Military  | Community" report.  | PEW RESEARCH CENTER 