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Employment Opportunity for IRR Soldiers

Soldiers currently assigned to the Individual Ready Reserve (IRR) are now eligible to participate in a new initiative under the 81st Readiness Division (RD) that brings them back into the ranks of the Army Reserve.

The initiative is designed to bring skilled Soldiers back on active duty as a member of the Army Reserve while playing an important role in increasing unit readiness. Active Duty Soldiers transitioning into the IRR are also eligible to participate.

Soldiers with previous experience as administrative specialists, mechanics, and motor transport operators or other high-demand occupational specialities (MOS 42A, 91B, and 88M) serve up to 29 days on Annual Training (AT) status as an applicant, Upon approval, the Soldier then has an opportunity to serve full-time on Active Duty for Operational Support (ADOS) leading to a full-time Military Technician or "MILTECH" position. Qualified Soldiers can serve at several locations throughout the 81st region.

Following this active duty training period, Soldiers have an opportunity to serve in NC, SC, GA, FL, AL, MS, LA, KY, TN or Puerto Rico. There are plenty of opportunities for IRR Soldiers to participate since the 81st RD is seeking to hire over a hundred personnel adn mechanics across the region.

Soldiers interested in participating in this initiative should contact MAJ Nicholas Dolezal at [login to see] email: [login to see] or SGM Levi Maynard at [login to see] email: [login to see]

Applicants must meet all eligibility requirements before being approved for Reserve duty, ADOS tours, or MILTECH positions.

(information reprinted from an official 81st RD media release)