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                  DESERT SHIELD/STORM LESSONS LEARNED REPORT #M

         POC:                         [(b)(2)]

         TITLE: Communication to Mobilized IRR and Retirees
        
         OBSERVATION: Mobilized IRR and retired members were not
         informed of many necessary preparations prior to reporting
         to Lackland AFB.
        
        DISCUSSION: The problems the mobilized IRR and retired
        personnel faced at Lackland AFB were primarily due to the
        short lead time and not knowing what was required of them
        prior to reporting. Very few knew what to expect when they
        arrived. Many did not know what to bring with them. Many
        received unneeded immunizations because they did not bring
        their shot records. Marriage licenses, divorce decrees,
        etc., would have been a big help in pay matters if the
        member had known to bring them.
        
        LESSONS LEARNED: Push-pull mobilization would have gone
        more smoothly had the Reservists been better informed of
        what was required of them. Also, HQ ARPC/SG should have
        been provided better information on what was transpiring at
        Lackland AEB. This would have given SG a better background
        to answer the many concerns of Reservists.
        
        RECOMMENDED ACTIONS: In future contingencies more thorough
        and accurate information needs to be disseminated to the
        individuals being mobilized. Information as to what to
        expect upon reporting to Lackland AFB or any other
        in-processing location would be beneficial. Members need a
        list of documents to be carried with them when they report.
        They should somehow know in advance about processing
        procedures. HQ ARPC/SG should be brought more into the
        communication loop with HQ ATC and Lackland AFB. HQ
        ARPC/SG should have a representative for TDY to Lackland
        AFB or any other processing location, since SG will
        probably be the predominant player in a future contingency.
        

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