What does it mean when my papers say that I am a "non obligated reservist"?

PO3 Private RallyPoint Member — Fri, 06 Jun 2025 18:17:07 -0400

Hello all, Im currently in the Navy Reserves. I signed a 3 year contract in Jan of this year. I have completed my initial 8 year army contract last may. I just noticed my papers say im a “non obligated reservist”. Can someone tell me what that means? Thanks

Response by MSG Private RallyPoint Member made Jun 6 at 2025 10:32 PM

MSG Private RallyPoint Member — Fri, 06 Jun 2025 22:32:06 -0400

Sounds like IRR to me. I knew some Marines that talked about Non-Obligation. Basically, while on the books, they weren't obligated/required to attend Battle Assembly. They'd get paid if they did, but didn't have to show up. You may want to discuss this with your unit

Response by SP5 Peter Keane made Jun 7 at 2025 11:20 AM

SP5 Peter Keane — Sat, 07 Jun 2025 11:20:39 -0400

It means that should you decide not to participate, they would discharge you rather than order you to active duty as you MSO has already been fulfilled.

Response by SGT Lorenzo Nieto made Jun 8 at 2025 6:21 AM

SGT Lorenzo Nieto — Sun, 08 Jun 2025 06:21:53 -0400

Don’t know but seems to me you’re not obligated to serve your full contract

Response by SGT Lorenzo Nieto made Jul 4 at 2025 7:01 AM

SGT Lorenzo Nieto — Fri, 04 Jul 2025 07:01:05 -0400

Not real sure but sounds like you got a early out?