Krishna takes part in a non-combatant role, as charioteer for Arjuna.
Although this was officially a non-combatant role, Samuel was involved in scouting activities.
During the Russian Civil War, he was mobilized and served in a non-combatant role with the Red Army.
Women also volunteered and served in a non-combatant role; by the end of the war, 80,000 had enlisted.
The range of involvement by a woman could include both combatant and non-combatant roles.
One compromising form is to accept non-combatant roles during conscription or military service.
With the war looming, Küchemann volunteered for service in 1938, and as expected was given a non-combatant role in Signals.
Those willing to accept non-combatant roles, such as medical personnel, are accommodated.
Although the Mission officially had a non-combatant role its airforce contingent took part in combat missions.
Conscientious objectors have the opportunity to either serve in a non-combatant role or perform an alternative community service chosen by the Governor.