Later, during the 1950s, it was a training force for reservists with no prior military service.

"Actually," said the captain, "I was given to understand that you were in prior service together."

He was rewarded this because of his prior services to the party.

Heavy consideration is given to prior military service, academic achievement, and leadership abilities.

Those of you who are prior service may have heard that one before, too.

The other 22 had not seen any prior service in the war, in total almost a third of the troops were recruits.

Most of the men had no prior military service.

Members' entry rank depends on prior federal military service and/or civilian education.

"We put on over 4,000 new teachers this year with no prior service between the first day of school and November 1," he said.

"We brought in 1,200 more amps; the prior service was about 5,000."