Within days the State Governor received a request for troops to relieve federal troops securing the border with Mexico.

In the short run, he said, the new soldiers will mainly relieve American troops on less risky assignments like traffic checkpoints and highway patrols.

The 3rd Division arrived in Sharpsburg, Maryland on the morning of September 18, 1862, relieving troops from the previous days' engagement.

He said it would relieve American troops of the burden of doing the policing.

More foreign peacekeepers could relieve American troops who are already taxed by combat and extended stays, and now must contend with tedious chores, like protecting buildings.

During January and February the Fourth Army began to relieve French troops south of Bouchavesnes.

Defense officials are drafting plans to relieve desert-weary troops with fresh forces from the United States and Europe.

Reserves can also be employed to relieve troops, thus allowing for a rotation ensuring all troops get adequate rest.

Proponents of the plan say the reservists would receive valuable experience while relieving overworked regular troops.

On the outbreak of World War I, the men of the division accepted liability for overseas service to relieve Regular troops for the fighting fronts.