Biden is doing some very interesting things this week in Washington. Some will understand, many will not.

[Drinkthekoolaid]

The 3000 reservists. That is a brigade sized unit. I'm assuming they are activated as a unit and not plucked one or two from units across the country.
Robin

My take is they are selectively choosing individuals likely based on their job from the individual ready reserve

 

[SomeSoldier]

So when did congress vote to send these troops?

 

[Cavalry]

I just Read the order.... He's calling up members of the individual ready reserve for "operation Atlantic resolve".

For those who aren't familiar, every single male has an 8 year military commitment to the US. Most military contracts are either a 4 or 6 year contract. What most don't realize is you're not off the hook after those 4 or 6 years. You then go on "individual ready reserve" status for either 4 or 2 years to complete your 8 year obligation. During the IRR status your are supposed to be keeping yourself in shape and ready to be called back if needed.


Why are we calling back people who are recently separated.... For a "drill" no less... Hmmmmm lemme think.

I was IRR on 9/11. On 9/12 the local recruiter came to my work (they knew where to go which was interesting enough) and confirmed my status and contact information.

 

[prambo]

 

[Drinkthekoolaid]

I was IRR on 9/11. On 9/12 the local recruiter came to my work (they knew where to go which was interesting enough) and confirmed my status and contact information.

That's what appears to be happening right now with this order.

 

[ManualF150]

I was IRR on 9/11. On 9/12 the local recruiter came to my work (they knew where to go which was interesting enough) and confirmed my status and contact information.

So are you hinting that something might be on the event horizon?

 

[tirwin1]

Another theory is the callup is to cover the shortfalls in recruiting:

Instapundit » Blog Archive » BIDEN TAPS THE INDIVIDUAL READY RESERVE: Ordering the Selected Reserve and Certain Members of the In

BIDEN TAPS THE INDIVIDUAL READY RESERVE: Ordering the Selected Reserve and Certain Members of the Individual Ready Reserve of the Armed Forces to Active Duty. When George W. Bush issued recalled about 5,600 troops from the IRR during some of the heaviest fighting of the Iraq War, we were treated...

instapundit.com

 

[GOPerfect]

The 3000 reservists. That is a brigade sized unit. I'm assuming they are activated as a unit and not plucked one or two from units across the country.
Robin

Gotcha. Thought that is what you were referring to.

I do not know.

 

[Cavalry]

So are you hinting that something might be on the event horizon?

No clue. I just know with 20+ year old tech they knew exactly where to find me the day after there was potential to need me.

 

[Robin]

There are other things going on at DOD and I don't feel I have the right to expand on it! Just my read of it, but it does not look good.
Robin

 

[Saltwater60]

He wouldn’t need to do this if only the military were more inclusive

 

[spat]

He is the President of the United States, all they need is blackmail type stuff and his signature

He may hold the title POTUS, be he is about as in charge as Henry Blake.

Unfortunately Radar O'Reilly is *not* the one actually running things this time.

 

[ManualF150]

Meanwhile in Wuhan China... Remote-sensing satellite system to be built by 2030

If Wuhan isn't making bat viruses, they are making satellite systems that can monitor every Tom, Dick, and Harry...

 

[RedBreast21]

I should clarify my previous statement above.

Military recruitment is way down.

RED State America has finally woken up after JAN 6th and will not participate in WW3. DC tourism is gone. The city is facing bankruptcy. Who do you think actullay goes to DC? The indoctrinated inner city country hating folks or the indoctrinated RED state folks shedding a tear at the foot of the Lincoln memorial? lol

The Vax mandate forced a lot of members out.

Military personnel's ECC and EAS dates are approaching some are currently in an IRR status with no replacements in their MOS.

Rotating personal from IRR to active will help but it isn't a long term solution. I also believe they will involuntarily extend others.