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File: 970207_aadct_002.txtMEDICAL LESSONS LEARNED DESERT SHIELD/STORM 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)]
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