What is Standing army?
A '''standing army''' is an [[army]] that is made up of full-time soldiers. It is kept ready even in times of peace. to attack, invade, or defend. It is more prepared for war than [[militia]]s or military reserves. A few states have had standing armies for thousands of years, but they became more popular only during the Late Middle Ages. The term's use started around 1600. {{military-stub}} [[Category:Army]]