[GATOR NAVY]

Notice that all they are doing here is a muster and not an actual recall but we'll see if there is any howling from the left. Lots of people who haven't been in the military (and some who have, for that matter) still don't understand that a military contract is for eight years. Even after completion of a four year active duty tour one can be recalled any time until that eight year obligation is completed.

[brooklyn dave]

Do you think eventually in possibly five years or so we may have to bring back the draft? It will be a shame in so far as you’ll have a lot folks who do not want to be there.

[Rb ver. 2.0]

Gap fill measure to cover a visit to Iran?

[jazusamo]

I would bet there will be a lot of howling from the left and some in Congress will make a political football out of it, the ones that have no idea what the obligation is.

[Sam_Damon]

IIRC, graduates of the military academies may be recalled to active duty at any time, regardless of when they left active duty.

It’s been a while since I read up on this, so if anyone has current information, feel free to correct me.

[taxcontrol]

I’m all for a muster.

We SHOULD be doing it for the Selective Service as well. Muster the SS (whoops, that is a bad term) during their birth month and while there:

1) in process and update the Selective Service records
2) Give a class on how they will be contacted / called up during a draft
3) instruct them on their obligations to the Selective Service (moving notifications, etc)
4) provide a basic class in first aid
5) provide a basic class on the constitution and bill of rights
6) provide a basic class on firearm safety
7) provide familiarization with the M-16 / M-4
8) out process and provide their check

While not currently part of the NG charter, this could be run rather efficiently by the NG.

[Allegra]

I know at least two IRR folks who work in the Green Zone.

[pabianice]

As they say, “Read the f****** contract.” It’s there in clear print when you enlist or accept a commission. Don’t like the contract? Don’t sign up. I am SO fed-up with IRR whiners.

[napscoordinator]

The Army this week will begin to muster 10,000 Individual Ready Reserve members at locations across the United States.

Wow! I had not heard this. These are folks that finished honorably but are standbys going through college or working a new job. I wonder if any will get fat to stay out. I don’t know why they would run to Canada when all you have to do it gain 50 pounds. lol.

[tcrlaf]

Nothing new...
Went through this in the late 80’s, myself...

[Bender2]

Bump to read later