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DESERT SHIELD/STORM LESSONS LEARNED REPORT #L
POC: [(b)(2)]
TITLE: Short Lead Time for IRR and IMA
Call-Up/Mobilization
OBSERVATION: Short lead time for notification of call
up/mobilization caused hardship for Reservists and
additional unnecessary labor for all.
DISCUSSION: ARPC was forced to grant many delays so
members could get their affairs in order. Lackland AFB
also had to grant many TDYs enroute to these members' end
assignment for the same purpose. All these efforts could
have been avoided if more lead time was given prior to
reporting. This lead time is particularly essential for
Medical Corps officers. We mobilized many physicians who
had to make arrangements to close down or contract someone
to take over their practices. Some of the surgeons had
active cases that needed follow-up to avoid malpractice
suits. Other individuals in the IRR did not have time to
make dependent care arrangements. Members in the Selected
Reserve actively participate and should be ready to report
quickly; however, the swiftness of reporting should be
looked at in a realistic light, with sensitivity to the
member. Members in the IRR and retirees do not participate
and should not be asked to interrupt their lives so
abruptly without time to make proper arrangments.
LESSONS LEARNED: Longer lead time would benefit the
Reservist and all administrative actions during
call-up/mobilization.
RECOMMENDED ACTIONS: HQ ARPC should be given 5 days for
mobilization processing and IRR and retired members at
least 30 days notice before reporting, if possible. IMAs
should be given as much notice as possible. This will
allow Reservists time to arrange their affairs.
HQ ARPC/RC RELATED ITEM: 11
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