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                                      DESERT SHIELD/STORM LESSONS LEARNED REPORT #T

         POC:              [(b)(2)]

         TITLE: Reservist Qualifications
         
         OBSERVATION: There were several instances where IMAs that
         were mobilized were not qualified.
         
         DISCUSSION: Several of the Reserve medical incentive
         program (e.g., stipend program) members SG mobilized had
         little idea of how the military works. They had trouble
         with.the uniform, chain of command, and military etiquette.
         Several IMAs were not qualified in the AFSC that we had on
         record or were not properly credentialed. The facility had
         a requirement for a certain AFSC, but the individual we
         sent was not qualified. This problem was also experienced
         with the IRR and retired regular members. Additionally,
         several IMAs had medical problems that SG was not aware of.
         Many of these problems were discovered during the delay and
         exemption process.
         
         LESSONS LEARNED: Every effort must be made to ensure our
         IMA program is populated by properly trained and medically
         qualified Reservists. Individuals in the medical PIM must
         be tracked to ensure qualifications.
         
         RECOMMENDED ACTIONS: Unit of attachment medical treatment
         facilities need to have signed documentation of currency
         and credentials in the authorized wartime AFSC. We must
         require that IMAs perform at their unit of attachment in
         the duty AFSC authorized. We must develop procedures to
         hold the unit of attachment accountable for that training.
         SG needs to take a close look at what AFSCs we need and
         what we have. If there is no wartime requirement for an
         AFSC we should not authorize it or the person that holds
         it. The PIM should be monitored closely to ensure proper
         qualifications. HQ ARPC/SGR will accomplish this task.
         More strict attention must be paid to IMAs informing HQ
         ARPC/SG of medical problems that would effect mobilization
         readiness. Individuals should be held accountable for not
         informing us of medical problems.
         

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