IRR MOBILIZATION

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        CATEGORY: PLANNING
       
        ISSUE ITEM #:
       
        SUBJECT: CONUS Mobilization
       
        BACKGROUND: The mobilization of the IRR raised several issues
        concerning their availability.
       
        DISCUSSION: The IRR in many cases were treated in the same manner
        as the Selected Reserve. In some cases, they were called up and
        given three days to report, and two of those days were on a
        weekend when banks and other institutions are closed. These
        individuals know they are subject to call-up, but are not
        drilling reserves with all their affairs arranged for instant
        activation. Other issues related to this included lack of
        dependent care provisions, personal transportation needs, and
        lack of understanding of IRR commitment.
       
        ACTION RECOMMENDED: The whole issue of how the IRR should be
        mobilized needs to be reviewed. Guidelines should be established
        that will consider both the needs of the Air Force and the needs
        of the individuals. In addition, the IRR should be managed in a
        manner similar to the IMA program. They need constant reminders
        that they still have a commitment, and could be called on at any
        time. Better management would also include monitoring of their
        dependency situation and health status.
       
       SUGGESTED OPR(s), OCR(s): OPRs - DPXCX AND ARPC  OCRs - SGHR and
       REM
       
       COL KOENIGSBERG
           [(b)(2)]