Posted on Dec 29, 2016
SPC(P) Alexandra Hinds
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I was looking over my original contract the other day and realized that I enlisted for 6 and 2. My six ends in October, 2017 and I am just curious, what happens after the contract ends? Am I eligible to move into the Inactive Ready Reserves since my contract only states serving 6 years in the Active Reserve Component? I apologize if the question is confusing or unintelligent.
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LTC John Mohor
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SPC Alexandra Bassett the short answer is yes you move into the IRR. But those two years won't count to retirement and you are subject to active duty recall those two years if needed.
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SPC(P) Alexandra Hinds
SPC(P) Alexandra Hinds
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LTC John Mohor, I apologize once again since I have another absolutely ridiculous question to ask. First, thank you for responding, Sir.
Now for the question. So, from what I gather, I no longer have an obligation after October, 2017 - they cannot hold me past that date in my Unit? Now, what if I am red in AKO for certain things like Medical? Will that prevent me from leaving since I do not believe my Unit has an SRP Scheduled for the remainder of my time.
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SPC(P) Alexandra Hinds
SPC(P) Alexandra Hinds
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And I didn't mean it as in I know longer have an obligation in the USAR - I know that to be false.
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MSG Brad Sand
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SPC(P) Alexandra Hinds -
No ridiculous questions and surely not absolutely ones.
Without your contract, no one is able to say when your Active Reserve obligation ends...but I am guessing you enlisted in October of 2011, and most likely your Active Reserve obligation would end...provided such things as reenlistment or extension. So if your question is really, 'Do I need to go to November drill?' The answer most likely in 'No'.
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SFC J Fullerton
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Everybody who enlists in the military (active or reserve component) incurs an 8 year Military Service Obligation (MSO). Your enlistment contract for the USAR is for 6 years, with 2 years in the Individual Ready Reserve (IRR), to round out your 8 year MSO. This is commonly referred to as 6x2. If you do not re-enlist with the USAR before the end of your 6 years, then you are discharged and placed in the IRR for the remainder of your 8 yr MSO. As a member of the IRR, you are not paid, nor are you required to attend any military functions. However, you are subject to being recalled to your unit, previous command, or to active duty. If you reenlist to stay in the USAR, then your MSO expires after you have completed the 8 years. For example, if you reenlist for another 2 years and then get out, then you are out completely without going into the IRR because you have completed your MSO.
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SPC(P) Alexandra Hinds
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Well, as of a few days ago, I was able to get all of my paperwork submitted through my Unit point of contact - The Sergeant is sure it will be completed in time considering I still have 10 months left but regardless, I will be transferring into the Inactive Ready Reserves. That's a good thing to hear. Thank you all who responded to my question - it is greatly appreciated!!
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