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The Role of Civil Affairs (03:33)

Members of the Army Reserve 425th Civil Affairs Battalion prepare to deploy.

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Members of the Army Reserve 425th Civil Affairs Battalion prepare to deploy. Soldiers who work in civil affairs reach out to civilians and establish relationships between the civilians and the Military. Their roles may range from public relations to emergency assistance.

All members of the Army Reserve train regularly in case they are called to duty, and they receive the same training as active-duty servicemembers.

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