This is authorizing the callup of the ready-reserve to Active Duty. It includes anyone who served previously (and maybe others) of less than either 55 or 65 years of age.
At the least it could include doctors, medics, decon, and other specialties.
“ ...it could include doctors, medics, decon, and other specialties.”
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Yes and this is likely the reason for THIS CURRENT authorization, IMHO.
In the past it’s been 55. Doctors don’t ruck up mountains. It could get that bad. I seriously thought I was “out of the woods” at 55. Sure, everybody is patriotic and will respond but trust me, no 65 year old doctor is eager to go participate in this. One slip and it’s, what, 50% mortality?
“At the least it could include doctors, medics, decon, and other specialties.”
The problem with this is in assuming that these people are sitting at home waiting to be called up. Unfortunately the most needed are probably already working in their field and mobilizing them may be counterproductive.
Are you automatically ready-reserve if you’ve served in the past?