The term vocation comes from the Latin vocatĭo (the Latin word vocatĭo, -ōnis, “action of calling”) As synonyms of the word we find calling or convocation, disposition, gift, hobby, taste, inclination, propensity, ease._cc781905-5cde -3194-bb3b-136bad5cf58d_ These different words define the qualities of a Reserve Officer and in turn are qualifying adjectives that lead to understanding why and the very essence of the Corps of Reserve Officer Professionals.

Vocation is the tendency or attraction felt by a person or a group of them, towards certain military activities for not including them all, it is a natural inclination that can manifest itself at any stage of life, it is a life option because the love for homeland, voluntary work, and selfless dedication to others lead us to acquire the long-awaited mystique that a soldier must possess.

At a general level, the vocation appears related to the desires or the gift that someone has to give without expecting anything in return to give the best of themselves, always ready to be called by our superiors to fulfill our obligations.
The vocation of the OFFICIAL PROFESSIONALS OF THE RESERVE (POR), is given by the willingness to choose as an exercise of their profession alternately "MILITARY LIFE", since de facto one is already a professional in another discipline of knowledge as a sine requirement. qua non to access this body.  This vocation can be considered as an aptitude or a propensity that develops throughout life, and that originates from before the start of the training course , which is constantly being built and evolved.

In other words, following this line, vocation is destiny,  we, the official professionals of the Colombian reserve, have chosen this Ad Honorem Life option to support our FFMM,_cc781905-5cde -3194-bb3b-136bad5cf58d_ as an example it can be said that In the laity, the vocation is linked to fulfilling the will of God in daily life, while, for religious, the vocation is to serve the Church, for Therefore, that of the (POR) is to strengthen  the work of our military establishment supporting comprehensive action.

Statistics show that most of us feel more gratified by the recognition of our work, with the only counter-benefit of wearing the uniform with honor. La identidad  del profesional  oficial de reserva se alcanza cuando  logra  ser creativo en el trabajo semanal, in the activity carried out, be it a day of support for development, a psychological checkpoint, etc., thus allowing  to plan, execute and develop an activity in an optimal way. Exalting the principles of discipline, esprit de corps and military honor.

Making this laudable dream of belonging to and staying in the ranks of the Reserve Official Professionals come true generates and cultivates the hope  of being a better human being by devoting himself to the passion of serving others. It is of great emotional value for the PORs to exalt our symbols and military traditions originated in the FF.MM through time.