How is the Space Force "Part time" option different from having a Reserve force?

LTC Private RallyPoint Member — Sun, 24 Apr 2022 09:42:31 -0400

https://www.military.com/daily-news/2022/04/18/air-force-secretary-wants-part-time-space-force-guardians-not-reserves.html

Air Force Secretary Wants Part-Time Space Force Guardians, Not Reserves

The Department of the Air Force is pumping the brakes on creating a National Guard or reserve component for the Space Force.

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Apr 24 at 2022 11:55 AM

SFC Private RallyPoint Member — Sun, 24 Apr 2022 11:55:36 -0400

If I understand this correctly, he is proposing that everyone stays on Active Duty and some people can just leave to work for civilian employment and return as desired lol.

Response by MAJ Ronnie Reams made Apr 24 at 2022 2:29 PM

MAJ Ronnie Reams — Sun, 24 Apr 2022 14:29:50 -0400

Why would a Guv need Space Force NG?

Response by Lt Col Jim Coe made Apr 25 at 2022 10:20 PM

Lt Col Jim Coe — Mon, 25 Apr 2022 22:20:39 -0400

It seems the best answer might be a Space Force Reserve. AMC has active and reserve units that operate the same aircraft. The Active Duty and Reserve Aircrews often fly together. The Maintenance Squadrons, Active or Reserve, maintain the same aircraft. Other arrangements allow Reserve Associate units to work closely with active duty units. Active Duty Space Force and Reserve Space Force could develop similar relationships to provide full-time/part-time opportunities for Guardians.