Therefore, Kim Il-song has created a reserve of over 5 million personnel. North Korea can mobilize its nonregular military in a short time. Mobilization is exercised in all aspects, from resource callups to evacuations. Graphics not available Figure 58. Reserve Force Training.
Reserves receive the same kinds of training as the regular forces.
This typical schedule outlines a day in the life of a Regular Army soldier. Mobilized personnel will join combat and local defense units and serve as replacements. All reserve personnel receive annual training, and personnel discharged from the Army between ages 25 and 28 must perform military service in the reserves until they are 45. Graphics not available Figure 59. Women Operating Air Defense Weapons.