alistados

Alistados is a term used in Spanish and Portuguese to designate individuals who have formally enrolled in military service or are listed in a registry for such service. The noun can denote people who have completed the process of alistamiento (Spanish) or alistamento (Portuguese), including meeting eligibility criteria, submitting required documents, and taking an oath or swearing-in, after which they may be assigned to units, reserves, or future conscript pools.

The concept is tied to systems of conscription or mandatory service, but in many countries it also covers voluntary enlistees who join armed forces. In historical contexts, alistados were frequently drawn from census or draft registries, and the term appears in laws and military records.

Across Iberian-speaking countries, the specifics of who is considered alistado, the obligations, duration, and exemptions vary. Some countries have suspended mandatory service in favor of all-volunteer forces, reducing the present-day number of alistados, though registries may still exist for administrative purposes or potential mobilization.

In addition to military use, the term can appear in civil contexts to denote individuals listed for national service or security obligations, depending on national law.

See also alistamiento, conscription, draft, military service, conscientious objection.