Posted on May 7, 2019
Could the federal government ever recall veterans who no longer have an obligation in the IRR?
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Lets say there's a fictional doomsday scenario in which the US is being invaded. The Draft has already been brought back, but it's not enough. Could the law be changed to forcibly call back veterans who have already met their seven year obligation? Say everyone under the age of 45 or something like that? Would it take an act of congress or could executive authority alone be enough to do something like that? Silly question I know, just a shower thought that popped up yesterday, and I'm curious to see what you all have to say about it.
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Depends on your circumstances.
If you are in the Retired Reseve, you bet.
If you are out all the way, it would take an act of Congress.
Having said that, if stuff goes that sideways, I will find the Army, not wait for the Army to find me.
If you are in the Retired Reseve, you bet.
If you are out all the way, it would take an act of Congress.
Having said that, if stuff goes that sideways, I will find the Army, not wait for the Army to find me.
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SSG Jeff Dancinger
Yes, retired reserve here. Twenty two years in the National Guard MOS's, 45K, 88M and 42R. Endiung rank of SSG and 24+ years Civilian Detention Work as a Deputy Sheriff. I'm 53 year old now.
I'm sure they could find something for me to do.
I'm sure they could find something for me to do.
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SPC Justin Nash
I might not even find the army, but hit the tree line and go guerilla. WOLVERINES!!!!!!!
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They can call me out of 17 years of retirement, if they so desire. And I would go immediately, if not sooner!!!
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SFC Joseph Behmke ...Damn right. There's lots a patriot can do to further the cause of freedom!!!
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SMSgt Jeff Kyle
LTC John Shaw not sure how that works. When I retired I was told that I could be recalled but that would only be if there was a apocalyptic event (not necessarily zombies). Unfortunately for me, I’m 100% P&T at the VA. No going back unless theY come out with the machine that rejuvenates old people and makes them strong again. (John Ringo, Posleen War series).
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GySgt Richard James ... I keep thinking I'm one of the older retired guys. But you have nine years on me and someone else has six. It's eighteen years I've been away, come this fall.
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Thank you for your "Shower Idea" SPC Angela Burnham!!! I am 76, retired and a veteran and in reasonably good health save for a little arthritis...I would volunteer to help the cause if there ever was an invasion... I am technically astute and could help in many ways!!! I bet you will get a similar reply from other veterans...
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CPL Joseph Elinger
There are MANY ways to help, & many ways to fight.
A strong arm, a strong mind, a strong heart,... EVERYONE can do something.
That's how we won WW2.
A strong arm, a strong mind, a strong heart,... EVERYONE can do something.
That's how we won WW2.
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