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                              DESERT SHIELD/STORM LESSONS LEARNED REPORT #R
 
           POC:                  [(2)(b)]          SGR/

           TITLE: Reservist's Awareness of Mobilization Vulnerability

           OBSERVATION: Many IRR and retired regular members did not
           know they were eligible for mobilization.

           DISCUSSION: SG received many complaints and inquiries from
           the individuals in the IRR and retired regular regarding
           their mobilization. Most of these individuals did not know
           they were eligible for mobilization. The IRR officer
           members, in particular, were not aware that they were
           mobilization assets since they did not resign their
           commissions.

           LESSONS LEARNED: Reservists must be better informed of
           their mobilization vulnerability.

           RECOMMENDED ACTIONS: All officer and enlisted personnel
           separating from active duty need to be more thoroughly
           briefed on their remaining military service obligation. In
           particular, all officers must be made aware that they are
           separated from active duty and transferred to the Reserve
           unless they resign their commissions. Also, military
           service obligation must be stressed during the recruitment
           process.













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