How long does it take to go into the Inactive Ready Reserve from the USAR?

2018-02-07T17:03:00-05:00

I have a friend who wants to get out of his Battalion and get into the inactive ready Reserve (IRR)so he could take his promotion and possibly go on a tour. He wants to get away from the flagpole and he speaks three languages . His command took their time to sign off and his Regional support command seems to have two speeds... Slow and stop!
What is a realistic timeline for getting into the IRR?

Response by MSG Private RallyPoint Member made Feb 7 at 2018 5:11 PM

2018-02-07T17:11:19-05:00

I had a Soldier request it and the paperwork took less than a month.

Response by SGT David A. 'Cowboy' Groth made Feb 7 at 2018 5:25 PM

2018-02-07T17:25:31-05:00

I requested it in April of 2000, it was given the green light in July of that same year.

Response by MSG Private RallyPoint Member made Feb 7 at 2018 5:27 PM

2018-02-07T17:27:35-05:00

The first question I would ask is if they are eligible to go into the IRR based on their contract? If they are the soldiers S1 should be able to process the paperwork and like MSG Private RallyPoint Member said it typically takes less than a month.

Response by SSG Edward Tilton made Feb 7 at 2018 7:23 PM

2018-02-07T19:23:44-05:00

Maynard G Krebs, haven't seen him in decades

Response by SFC Quinn Chastant made Apr 11 at 2018 5:31 PM

2018-04-11T17:31:19-04:00

I can only answer from my own experience. I enlisted into the IRR after completion of my full commitment of active duty. Upon that I received a copy of the IRR contract that day as I walked away from the out processing station. Entering into a USAR TPU 1 year later, took a bit longer than expected, S1 for the gaining unit submitted my copies, but the originals were never properly filed at Ft. Dix in 1982. Generally entry to IRR for enlisted is automatic after completion of the active duty portion of the contract. X years active and y years reserve service (IRR). Commissioned Officers fall into a different status, as I understand; generally keeping a Reserve Commission unless tending a resignation. You would need to check with an S1 section to comfirm.

Response by LTC Private RallyPoint Member made Jan 25 at 2019 10:53 PM

2019-01-25T22:53:56-05:00

On a good note, my friend went into the irr. He Took care of some family issues and got away from the flagpole. Now he's being picked up by one of the operator units and will be deploying worldwide. He has his choice of missions and many different commands are asking him to be with them. He has the skill sets, three languages and the top secret clearance. Military intelligence and civil affairs are skill sets he has. He will probably be deployed for most of the next year and a half in choice missions that he didn't even know existed. It took six to seven months for him to get into the irr with calling or visiting in person his regional support group, his Brigade command and numerous calls to Fort Bragg before he finally went into the irr.

Response by LTC Private RallyPoint Member made Apr 14 at 2019 4:56 PM

2019-04-14T16:56:48-04:00

Update, my friend finally got into the irr a year ago. He took care of some personal business and was picked up for a one-year mission in Africa. He is happy and productive. I am sure all what he's oing will be well-documented with his experience
He will make Lieutenant Colonel very easily once he completes his cgsoc in a few years.

Response by SSG Steven Borders made Dec 16 at 2020 1:49 PM

2020-12-16T13:49:53-05:00

Sir, Depending on the 88th or whoever he falls under. For us it is the 88th RSC. Packets can take anywhere from a Week to a Month depending on them. I have one at 140 days right now for an officer.