| Australian Army Reserve | |
|---|---|
| Official names: Citizen Military Forces (CMF); (1901–1980) Militia (1929–1943) CMF (1943–1980) Army Reserve (1980–) | |
 | |
| Active | 1 March 1901 (as CMF) |
| Country |  Australia |
| Type | Militia |
| Size | 15,596 (Active Reserve)(2022)[1]
12,496 (Standby Reserve)(2009) |
| Part of | Australian Army |
| Engagements | World War I World War II East Timor War in Afghanistan |
| Commanders | |
| Chief of Army | Lieutenant General Simon Stuart |
| Commander 2nd Division | Major General David Thomae |
| Insignia | |
| Australian Army badge | |
The Australian Army Reserve is a collective name given to the reserve units of the Australian Army. Since the Federation of Australia in 1901, the reserve military force has been known by many names, including the Citizens Forces, the Citizen Military Forces, the Militia and, unofficially, the Australian Military Forces.[2] In 1980, however, the current name—Australian Army Reserve—was officially adopted, and it now consists of a number of components based around the level of commitment and training obligation that its members are required to meet.
- ^ "Portfolio Budget Statements 2022-23 Budget Related Paper No. 1.4A - Dfence Portfolio" (PDF). Department of Defence. 31 October 2023. Retrieved 11 February 2024.
- ^ "Military Organisation and Structure: One Army, Two Armies?". Australian War Memorial. Archived from the original on 5 July 2009. Retrieved 24 July 2009.