Nevertheless , as the war progressed , 32 Militia battalions were employed on active service during the war , all but three of which were granted AIF status .
^ This stipulation also applied to the 2,800 - strong Permanent Military Force .
As the war progressed , 32 Militia battalions were employed on active service during the war , all but three of which were granted AIF status .
^ This stipulation also applied to the 2,800 - strong Permanent Military Force .