Posted on 04/22/2009 2:22:04 AM PDT by FreeAndEqual
Here is some information on the IRR:
"Since the terrorist attacks of Sept. 11, 2001, the Army has called up more than 2,500 IRR Soldiers -- the majority through IRR volunteers, though some have been involuntary call-ups. Historically, the Army needs to mobilize about 13 IRR Soldiers to get 10 deployable Soldiers. The called-up IRR Soldiers spend about 30 days at a mobilization installation, getting checks to see if they are qualified for deployment, getting individual weapons qualification, conducting Common Task Testing and receiving training in a number of warrior tasks that reflect the realities of today's operating environment, including how to recognize an improvised explosive devise and reacting to an ambush. Those who do not pass the readiness muster at the mobilization installation for reasons including anything from medical and legal reasons to physical challenges may be disqualified and sent home. Those who pass the muster will be sent on to military occupational specialty schools to get refresher training, normally lasting between two to four weeks. The final stop is joining the deploying unit at least 30 days before deployment for collective training as a unit."
Link:http://www.globalsecurity.org/military/agency/army/usar-irr.htm
The IRR is NOT a significant source for manpower for meeting the Army's operating force needs. Based on the information at the link, 23% of the IRR soldiers called to serve end up not being qualified for further service. So the Army expects to lose some of the soldiers along the way. The sergeant...oops...former sergeant is one of them. General Under Honorable Conditions is probably appropriate considering the character of his service while in the IRR. (Service which probably amounted to nothing more than being on the Army's IRR rolls until he was called up.) Personally, I've got the feeling that the Army was just taking the expedient route to get rid of a troublemaker and refusing to be a prop for any further Left Wing anti-war propaganada.
i posted the 2 stories because i saw e and they peed me off. do i have to post all the time to not be called a troll? i thought this might interest people.
how easy is it gonna be now to get outta service!!?
no troll am I!!
Your posting M.O. is pretty typical for new trolls. If there’s a case of mistaken identity, you pretty well caused it.
You need to prove yourself around here.
The jury is still out.
Welcome to FR then.
Not answering is trollish behavior. If you post a thread is is common courtesy to stay with it.
will do and i understand. again - i thought these outageous stories would interest some as they did me - and i am more eager to hear what people have to say - since i basically cnsider myself a dolt of sorts. there are WAY smarter ppl on here!
JUST FOUND OUT he got a free trip to IRELAND out of the deal for some CIA protest...who PAYS for this??? does some org other then IVAW get a charity designation???
how does someone get one of those???! seriously!
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