Inactive Reserve in the Military

[mud1059]

If you've ever served, you know that the inactive reserves are what you're stuck with after your service. Totaling 8 years typically. It's always in the back of your mind but never really considered a possibility. My wife got a FedEx package today beginning the activation process. Just a forewarning to those in the same boat. We'd heard that before and knew exactly what it was but curiousity got the best of her.

Adam, if you get one let me know. Good luck to those currently "out."

[ECKSJAY]

Saw this yesterday evening. Thought of you guys. I've got about 6mo left on my IRR...and know it's possible because of the waivers for EVERYTHING they seem to have now. Good luck to you guys.

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Marines to Alert 1,800 Individual Ready Reservists for Reactivation

By John J. Kruzel
American Forces Press Service

WASHINGTON, March 26, 2007 – Over the next week, 1,800 Individual Ready Reserve Marines will receive notice from the Marine Corps that they are needed in Iraq, an official announced today.

Marine Lt. Col. Jeff Riehl, Marine Corps Manpower and Reserve Affairs spokesman, told reporters at the Pentagon today that Defense Secretary Robert M. Gates approved the notification March 23, and the letters are being mailed today.

All enlistees in all services incur an eight-year commitment in some capacity, generally a combination of active or reserve duty and then IRR service. The Marine Corps can call up to 2,500 Marines from its 60,000-member IRR pool to involuntary service at any one time, following a July 26 authorization from President Bush.

To date, the Corps has recalled 69 IRR members under this authorization, and today’s announcement represents the largest involuntary recall in the Marine Corps since the beginning of Operation Iraqi Freedom.

From the 1,800 IRR members notified, Riehl said, Marine Corps officials expect 1,200 to re-enter active duty, including 1,067 sergeants and 133 captains. The ratio of notified IRR Marines to those expected to reactivate is 1 and a half to 1, as some Marines will be unable to fulfill their orders due to various mitigating circumstances, he said.

“We’ve adopted the philosophy of ‘do no harm to the Marine,’” Riehl said. “So if a Marine comes aboard during the muster and they have family issues, medical issues (or) they cannot be activated for that timeframe, we have a delay, deferment or exemption process.”

In addition, the service is excluding Marines who are in their first year of IRR service. Only Marines in their second or third year of IRR service are being involuntarily recalled, Riehl said.

The service is targeting Marines in aviation maintenance, logistics support, combat arms, motor transportation, communications, intelligence and military police -- career fields that are experiencing personnel shortages, he said.

“We’re doing this to help beef up the forces in the shortfalls that we have,” Riehl said. “Marines who receive notifications will be instructed to muster April 10-30 at the Mobility Command in Kansas City, Mo., and they will report between Oct. 9 and Oct. 20 for one year of additional active duty, Riehl said. Unit deployment dates will be in early 2008, he added.

The service has set up a Web site, https://mcmps.manpower.usmc.mil/MCMPS/GIDA/, to allow IRR Marines and recent retirees to volunteer for war on terror assignments.

The breakdown of military occupational specialties for the 1,200 IRR members is:

-- 361 Aviation Maintenance
-- 225 Logistics and Support
-- 223 Infantry, Tanks and Artillery
-- 178 Motor Transport
-- 97 Communications
-- 95 Intelligence
-- 21 Military Police

[mud1059]

That's poopy. I'm Comm, Adam is Aircraft Maint, and Jess(wife) is Logistics/Supply.
I got an honorable discharge and a reenlistment code of 3C. I should be safe.

Hey Phil where'd you find all that info? That was handy info.

[ECKSJAY]

Hey Phil where'd you find all that info? That was handy info.

http://www.globalsecurity.org ;)

I use that as one source to satisfy my intel cravings. :helpme: I miss daily briefings. :tear:

[CanMan]

Dont know if this has anything to do with whats going on, but a friend of mine, his brother had a federal Navy warrant out on him. The Peirce County sherrifs showed up at his house, arrested him, and he was held for like 3 days at at the Peirce County jail. Well, some sort of federal guys came and questioned him about the papers he was supposed to sign before leaving. He signed them, but I guess the Navy goofed up, and owe like 1800 soldiers backpay from 2004. He is now at Bangor, and things are all well now. Weird situation.

[WaXJ_Skier]

it's possible because of the waivers for EVERYTHING

Not everything trust me. I have a standing deal with both the Marine and Army recruiters that call Me. If they can find the Medical waiver for Me I sign no questions asked. I only get calls from the rookie recruiters now.

[PolishX]

did 10 years in the service no Inactive time for me .

[mud1059]

Not everything trust me. I have a standing deal with both the Marine and Army recruiters that call Me. If they can find the Medical waiver for Me I sign no questions asked. I only get calls from the rookie recruiters now.
Asthma and TB are the only things that come to mind - unless it's something like a reconstructed leg from a skiing accident. Otherwise there probably IS a waiver. I had one guy get a waiver for his 6th finger.

[WaXJ_Skier]

Asthma and TB are the only things that come to mind - unless it's something like a reconstructed leg from a skiing accident. Otherwise there probably IS a waiver. I had one guy get a waiver for his 6th finger.
Diabetes actually. Kinda sucks because I got a perfect score on the ASVAB so I can have any job I want. Also pisses me off because I'm in way better shape than most of the people I know that joined.

[Ben H]

did 10 years in the service no Inactive time for me .

x2

I don't know if I would like getting jerked from my new life, its pretty coosh.

[Avanteone]

I'm pretty sure this is how my dad ended up over there (Saudi, Iraq) the FIRST time around, circa 1991. He was there for nine months.

J

[xDUMPTRUCKx]

this is all because were leaving iraq by september 2008........:roflmao:

[adamusmc2002]

AHHHHHH!!!!!! They better not Fing call me back!!! I'm not too worried though, after reading that post, it says IRR in their first year aren't getting called, im still in my first year :) Plus, I'm going to college fulltime, so I think that's a waiverable reason not to go back.

Keep your fingers crossed for me guys!! God da#mit, I hate the government

[PolishX]

get a disability rating they cant take you back ... call it extra insurance if you got banged up bad enough the first time around

[xDUMPTRUCKx]

your always within distance of the crooked green horse caulk of the marine corps. just take a muscle relaxer and pray for the best.




AHHHHHH!!!!!! They better not Fing call me back!!! I'm not too worried though, after reading that post, it says IRR in their first year aren't getting called, im still in my first year :) Plus, I'm going to college fulltime, so I think that's a waiverable reason not to go back.

Keep your fingers crossed for me guys!! God da#mit, I hate the government

[ECKSJAY]

get a disability rating they cant take you back ... call it extra insurance if you got banged up bad enough the first time around

Depends on the disability rating percentage. ;) I'm waiverable even with mine at 10%...

I had an Honorable as an E3 Military Policeman. Problem is I was never with a direct combat support unit, just Intelligence. My TS clearance has lapsed, too...so I'm thinking that I'm probably not even on the list. Never say never, though. :gee:

[mud1059]

get a disability rating they cant take you back ... call it extra insurance if you got banged up bad enough the first time around

My wife has 40% disability and they know this. They don't care. OORAH Marine Corps :rolleyes:

[Cndlpwr]

I can't wait for IRR. I'm sick of losing 1 wheeling weekend a month to broom pushing and rock painting for uncle sam.

[mud1059]

You should join the marine reserves. You could walk in circles in a formation and clean toilets :)

[adamusmc2002]

your always within distance of the crooked green horse caulk of the marine corps. just take a muscle relaxer and pray for the best.

Yeah, I know, just feels like i'm done since I'm not active anymore. Once Jan '09 comes and goes, I'll be free and clear forever!!! Were you in xDUMPTRUCKx? Are you still within reach?

Adam

[mud1059]

In his location it says Carlsbad is better than 29. I vote yes. Not everybody knows the pleasures of 29 Palms.

[xDUMPTRUCKx]

Yeah, I know, just feels like i'm done since I'm not active anymore. Once Jan '09 comes and goes, I'll be free and clear forever!!! Were you in xDUMPTRUCKx? Are you still within reach?

Adam


im still in! lol

1st MLG, im currently at MCTSSA.

[mud1059]

You lucky bastad. I heard their Electronic Maintenance office was on the water. 100 yards from surfable waves. I'd say that's better than the desert!

[xDUMPTRUCKx]

you didnt hear the rest?


8 am start time with a 1530 go home time.

pt on your own, which i run on the beach and it rules!

bbq half days every friday.

and if your late no one cares!

i wish i just wasnt T.A.D over there!




You lucky bastad. I heard their Electronic Maintenance office was on the water. 100 yards from surfable waves. I'd say that's better than the desert!

[ECKSJAY]

you didnt hear the rest?


8 am start time with a 1530 go home time.

pt on your own, which i run on the beach and it rules!

bbq half days every friday.

and if your late no one cares!

i wish i just wasnt T.A.D over there!


*Almost* as nice as being in an MI unit. ;)

:D We had lots of beach...just no water. :(

[DrSockMonkey]

Many debate the judgement and motive made by those who command the Soldier, I thank all of you who made the choice to serve my country and pursue the ideals of Freedom, Duty, and Sacrafice.

[Ben H]

you didnt hear the rest?


8 am start time with a 1530 go home time.

pt on your own, which i run on the beach and it rules!

bbq half days every friday.

and if your late no one cares!

i wish i just wasnt T.A.D over there!

Sweet days. Sounds like the good life to me, good pull on that one.

[MetViper]

I'll be in just over nine years when my current enlistment ends. No IRR for me!! After two deployments, I finally got me a nice non-deployable job. I'm the Training NCO for a basic training battery. :yelclap:

[xDUMPTRUCKx]

so are you the one who they raise the stress cards to?

I'll be in just over nine years when my current enlistment ends. No IRR for me!! After two deployments, I finally got me a nice non-deployable job. I'm the Training NCO for a basic training battery. :yelclap:

[madmax]

thank god i joined the marines
i have a little less then 2 years on mine

[GI-John]

I've been watching this thread, and biting my tongue since it started. First off, thanks to all that are, or who have served, regardless of your branch or status. You are the .5% of the population that has the intestinal fortitude (and qualifications) to serve your country. Regardless of how you feel about your service, you still served. Kudos.

The fact that some services are calling up the IRR (Individual Ready Reserve) should shed light on the fact that our military is grossly overworked (deployments), underfunded and undermanned. Since the Reserves and National Guard are already deployed and in a rotation schedule that rivals the Active units, there is no other manning source other than a (ugh) Draft. I personally know several soldiers, NCO's and Officers on their 3rd and 4th tours.

I have lots more opinions on this, feel free to PM me if you'd like. They just don't belong on a public forum.


John

[MetViper]

so are you the one who they raise the stress cards to?

No that would be their Drill Sergeants......I'm just buried in all their paperwork!:paperwork