Posted on Mar 22, 2015
Since the Vietnam War ended, how many mobilizations lasted for 6 months or more prior to OEF including any humanitarian support missions?
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I believe that once Congress backdates all post 9-11 mobilized service over six months and reduces retirement age by the same amount, then I think it is appropriate to lobby for credit for earlier six month mobilizations.
There have been a number of longer mobilizations: Operation Desert Storm, those associated with the breakup of Yugoslavia - Operation Joint Endeavor (OJE) and Operation Joint Guard (OJG).
I don't think any Reserves were mobilized for 6 months in support for Operation Urgent Fury [Grenada - 1983]; Operation Just Cause [1989 - Panama]; and Operation Restore Hope [1992-93].
There have been a number of longer mobilizations: Operation Desert Storm, those associated with the breakup of Yugoslavia - Operation Joint Endeavor (OJE) and Operation Joint Guard (OJG).
I don't think any Reserves were mobilized for 6 months in support for Operation Urgent Fury [Grenada - 1983]; Operation Just Cause [1989 - Panama]; and Operation Restore Hope [1992-93].
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I will be surprised if Congress actually passes that change back dating it to 9-11-01. It would be nice. I would also like to see them clarify language that it should not be 90 day increments in the same fiscal year.
As far as deployments go, I know the National Guard and some Reserve forces have been doing the Sinai MFO Peacekeeping mission. I am not sure when they started those rotations and if it was a result of active duty units deploying for OEF/OIF. I think the active force has taken that mission back. Kosovo is another one I know for sure that took place before 9-11 although that does kind of fall under the breakup of Yugoslavia.
As far as deployments go, I know the National Guard and some Reserve forces have been doing the Sinai MFO Peacekeeping mission. I am not sure when they started those rotations and if it was a result of active duty units deploying for OEF/OIF. I think the active force has taken that mission back. Kosovo is another one I know for sure that took place before 9-11 although that does kind of fall under the breakup of Yugoslavia.
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LTC Stephen F.
Jon, I concur that it would be nice to see that the statute would be modified so that the retirement credit clock would begin mobilization and end at demobilization for any mobilization beyond 179 days. I understand that legislation had been introduced to remove the same fiscal year requirement for the currently covered mobilizations [Jan 2008 and following]. I don't know if it made it out of committee or not.
I realized there were a few operations in the Yugoslavia breakup - thank you for the reminder.
That is an interesting point about the Sinai MFO Peacekeeping mission - especially in light of the actions between Egypt and ISIS affiliates in that area. Respectfully, Steve Ford
I realized there were a few operations in the Yugoslavia breakup - thank you for the reminder.
That is an interesting point about the Sinai MFO Peacekeeping mission - especially in light of the actions between Egypt and ISIS affiliates in that area. Respectfully, Steve Ford
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LTC Stephen F.
Michael thanks for responding. Both resources provide summations of significant operations - especially the pbs.org site. However neither site provides information on mobilizations of reserve personnel and units. The acedmic.evergreen.edu provided a more complete list but had a number of caveats: This guide does not include:
•mobilizations of the National Guard
•offshore shows of naval strength
•reinforcements of embassy personnel
•the use of non-Defense Department personnel (such as the Drug Enforcement Administration)
•military exercises
•non-combat mobilizations (such as replacing postal strikers)
•the permanent stationing of armed forces
•covert actions where the U.S. did not play a command and control role
•the use of small hostage rescue units
•most uses of proxy troops
•U.S. piloting of foreign warplanes
•foreign or domestic disaster assistance
•military training and advisory programs not involving direct combat
•civic action programs
•and many other military activities.
•mobilizations of the National Guard
•offshore shows of naval strength
•reinforcements of embassy personnel
•the use of non-Defense Department personnel (such as the Drug Enforcement Administration)
•military exercises
•non-combat mobilizations (such as replacing postal strikers)
•the permanent stationing of armed forces
•covert actions where the U.S. did not play a command and control role
•the use of small hostage rescue units
•most uses of proxy troops
•U.S. piloting of foreign warplanes
•foreign or domestic disaster assistance
•military training and advisory programs not involving direct combat
•civic action programs
•and many other military activities.
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