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Uniformed services

Uniformed services

Body of people in the employment of a state who wear a uniform

Uniformed services is an abstract term that are generally bodies of people in employment of a state[1][2] who wear a distinct uniform that differentiates them from the public and private sector. Their purpose is to maintain the peace, security, safety, and health[3] of the people they serve. Examples include military personnel, police officers, corrections and firefighters.

Police officers in London

Types

Armed

Some uniformed services carry weapons and ammunition on duty. They include:

Depending on role and assignment, members of:

Unarmed

Unarmed uniformed services carry or operate other equipment to perform their duty. Such uniformed services may include:

See also

References

  1. [1]
    "Uniformed Services". law.cornell.edu. Retrieved 1 April 2022.
  2. [2]
    "USERRA". dol.gov. Retrieved 1 April 2022.
  3. [3]
    "USU". medschool.usuhs. Retrieved 1 April 2022.
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