civiliansoldier
Civiliansoldier is a term used to describe individuals who are primarily civilians but bear arms or undertake military duties in specific contexts. The concept emphasizes a spectrum between civilian life and military responsibility, rather than a strict division between professional soldiers and noncombatants. Civiliansoldiers may serve in organized national forces, volunteer militias, resistance movements, or irregular armed groups, and their status can change over time depending on involvement in hostilities.
Historically, many societies relied on citizen-soldiers who were summoned from civilian life for military service or
In contemporary settings, versions of the civiliansoldier range from mandatory or voluntary military service and reserve
Legal and ethical considerations are central to the concept. International humanitarian law distinguishes civilians from combatants;
See also: citizen-soldier, conscription, reserve forces, guerrilla warfare.