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 Military Reserves Are Falling Short in Finding Recruits [Free Republic]   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-02)
In fact, the increased demands on the Reserves, which have resulted in more missions overseas, is one of the reasons cited as an obstacle to filling units that not so long ago required reservists to set aside only a weekend a month and two weeks a year.
The Naval Reserve is projected to fall short of its target of 18,410 by as many as 4,000, a year after missing its target by 4,700 recruits.
The Reserves have attributed their recruiting problems to a variety of factors, but General Smith and other officials at Robins Air Force Base said the most significant was the dwindling size of the active force.
www.freerepublic.com /forum/a39a9e8ec7968.htm   (1917 words)

  
 Military 101 - Your complete Armed Forces Resource
Army Reserves, they must be between the ages of 17 and 34, be a US Citizen or Permanent Resident Alien, be healthy and in good physical condition, and be in good moral standing.
The use of solders in the Army Reserves and the National Guard has slowly increased overtime since the Vietnam War, with Reserve and Guard units participating in the Gulf War in the 1990's and in the 2003 invasion of Iraq.
The United States Coast Guard was established as one of the branches of service in January 1915, and serves as the "1st Fleet" in the Department of Defense.
www.military101.com   (1477 words)

  
 military1
Employees who are members of any reserve component of the Armed Forces of the United States are eligible to take military leave with pay for up to 15 workdays in each federal fiscal year (October 1 through September 30) for federally funded military training duty.
Military leave for up to 15 workdays shall also be granted to members of the Virginia Defense Force or the National Defense Executive Reserve when it is for training specifically approved by the Governor or his or her designee.
Employees requiring more than 15 workdays for military training or to attend weekend drills shall be granted the time off for their military duty.
www.odu.edu /af/humanresources/leave/military1.htm   (217 words)

  
 Crane Army Ammunition Activity - Crane, IN:Military Reserves
Military reserves have been used at CAAA since 1978, but not always to full advantage.
In 1997, CAAA initiated an aggressive use of military reserves in non-ammunition type activities by involving their services in the facilities/grounds repair and maintenance activities.
The use of military reserves is becoming an even more essential need as budgets are constrained and workload increases.
www.bmpcoe.org /bestpractices/internal/caaa/caaa_15.html   (519 words)

  
 Military reserve - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
A military reserve or strategic reserve is a group of military personnel not committed to battle by their commander so that they are available to address unforeseen situations.
A military reserve is different from a military reserve force, which is a military organization composed of part-time military personnel.
In the United States, the Reserves forces such as the qunit mission profile (e.g.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Military_reserve   (168 words)

  
 USDA-APHIS-Marketing and Regulatory Programs Business Services (MRPBS)
Active duty in the military reserves during the annual 15-day training camp or cruise which reservists are called upon to attend and for which pay and allowances are received.
If you are receiving military retired pay, you may need to waive your military retired pay and make the deposit for the post-1956 service if you want to credit any of the military service in your CSRS or FERS annuity.
While waiver of military retired pay may not be necessary under these exceptions, creditability of the military service is still subject to the rules regarding payment of the post-1956 deposit.
www.aphis.usda.gov /mrpbs/benefits/post_1956_military_service.html   (986 words)

  
 Vanderbilt University Register: U.S. government calls VU employees to active military duty
Nadeau was the 14th Vanderbilt employee to be activated by the military reserves in recent weeks, and as many as 55 others may soon be deployed, according to Vanderbilt Human Resources.
Nadeau, a 17-year veteran of the military reserves, said this is the first time he has been called to active duty.
While it is Vanderbilt’s policy not to make up the difference in pay should the military pay less than the University, activated employees may use vacation and personal time to assist with cash flow to supplement their pay.
www.vanderbilt.edu /Register/Feb24_03/20030307duty.html   (884 words)

  
 Reserve Component Health Care
When on military duty, Reserve Component members are covered for any injury, illness or disease incurred or aggravated in the line of duty, including traveling to and from military duty, under line-of-duty procedures.
Medical coverage (direct care at the Military Treatment Facilities) is available when the member is activated.
Reserve Component Retirees become eligible for TRICARE benefits when they reach age 60 and are receiving retirement pay.
www.tricare.osd.mil /reserve   (421 words)

  
 CNN StudentNews
About 20,000 U.S. National Guard and Army Reserve troops currently serving in the Iraq theater may have their tours of duty extended by up to six months under a plan that the Army has sent to Congress, Pentagon officials said Tuesday.
If you have students whose parents serve in the military reserves, ask them to describe the pros and cons of growing up as a child of a reservist.
If any of your students' parents are reservists serving in the military, allow these students to express their thoughts and feelings about the situation.
cnn.com /2003/fyi/news/09/09/learning.military.reserves/index.html   (413 words)

  
 The Yale Herald - Feb 14, 2003 - New Haven military reserves called to duty
As of last Wednesday, 111,603 Reserve and National Guard members were on active duty, according to a Defense Department press release.
The New Haven reserve troops are part of a long history of state militias and military reserves in the United States.
Although the National Reserves were not created until after World War I, similarly organized reserve troops have played key roles in United States military history.
www.yaleherald.com /article-p.php?Article=1751   (700 words)

  
 Bureau of Economic Analysis: Regional Economic Accounts
Military employment is measured as the number of military personnel assigned to active duty units that are stationed in the area plus the number of military reserve unit members.
The measure of the employment of the military Reserves--including the National Guard--is confined to members of reserve units that meet regularly for training.
The state estimates are based on fiscal year--ending September 30--tabulations of military reserve pay provided by the Army, Air Force, Navy, Marine Corps, and Coast Guard.
www.bea.gov /bea/regional/definitions/nextpage.cfm?key=Military   (242 words)

  
 When military reserves are called up, financial burdens pile up on reservists
If you are a military reservist, be prepared for an attack on your finances should you be called to active duty.
Military pay has improved, but most reservists earn more in their civilian jobs.
So unless reservists have their own reserves of ready cash, a lengthy tour of duty can produce financial wounds.
www.bankrate.com /brm/news/special/19990416.asp   (1269 words)

  
 Military Students : Military Scholarships and Distance Education
The ITT Technical Institutes encourage active and former military members to further their education by earning a masters, bachelor, or associate degree from an ITT Tech.
A military scholarship is available for first-time students who have maintained a grade point average of 2.0 or above in the first quarter of their program of study at participating ITT Technical Institutes.
To apply for a military scholarship, simply present a valid DD214 form or a current military ID card to the Director of Finance at your chosen ITT Technical Institute.
www.itt-tech.edu /military.cfm   (335 words)

  
 DMVA
Military retirement is something we all look forward to.
If you were a member of the Michigan National Guard, you may be entitled to two military retirement plans state and federal.
Retirees from military reserves, including National Guard, become eligible for retired pay after 20 years of creditable service and upon reaching 60 years of age.
www.michigan.gov /dmva/0,1607,7-126-2362_2764---,00.html   (214 words)

  
 SignOnSanDiego.com > News > Military -- Reserves spell out problems to panel
Borrowing troops for understaffed units – the military calls it “cross-leveling” – is nearly universal in this war, among active-duty as well as reserve units.
Thomas Sisinyak, former commander of an Army Reserve transportation battalion in North Carolina, said one of his units was forced to borrow truck drivers from other units when it deployed to Iraq in December 2003 because its own drivers had cross-leveled.
There's strong – and rare – bipartisan support in Congress for aiding the National Guard and Reserves, said Christine Wormuth, a senior fellow at the Center for Strategic and International Studies in Washington, D.C., and author of a recent study on reserve readiness.
www.signonsandiego.com /news/military/20060922-9999-6m22guard.html   (818 words)

  
 Should I consider the Military Reserves? (VANITY)   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-02)
Just remember that if you sign a contract for the reserves, it does include some active duty time and if you are called up for war, you are bound to go or go to jail.
If you've served one tour, I strongly recommend the reserves as a great second income, a catharsis to different work environments, and since you'll be on the book of lists anyways, might as well advance your rank in the event of war.
About 10 yrs ago the Seabees were so hard up for steelworkers that a new enlistee into the reserves could come out as a E-4 upon initial signup, with less than 3 months active duty requirement and a 4-8 yr reserve hitch plus a bonus.
www.freerepublic.com /focus/f-news/751287/posts   (1661 words)

  
 Daily News - eluniversal.com
The military forces are ready to repel the attack, and are on full alert for it.
Two million military reserves are being put under arms to defend the nation.
But this will be proof positive that the preparations for defense succeeded at thwarting the enemy, not that the threat was fabricated for another reason such as absolute rule.
www.eluniversal.com /2005/04/19/en_opi_art_19A552539.shtml   (530 words)

  
 Role of a Lifetime
A few weeks later, Warner's military assistant appeared with lithographs from "the senator's vault," he said, and left with the Jones portrait.
Warner joined the Marine Corps Reserves in college and received his commission as a second lieutenant in 1949.
Soon he was faced with the challenge of keeping a fleet manned as the military made the transition to an all-volunteer force.
www.militaryupdate.com /role_of_a_lifetime.htm   (6723 words)

  
 Military - Reserves
With over 4,000 different occupations in today’s military, choosing a career path can be rather confusing.
The scores are good for two years and may be used to enlist in the military after graduation.
Students who take the tests are in no way obligated to join the military.
www.forwardillinois.com /military/asvab_program.aspx   (178 words)

  
 Duke to Supplement Pay for Employees Serving in Military Reserves
When regular full-time Duke employees are called to active military duty and their regular military pay is less than their regular pay at Duke, the university will provide a monthly salary supplement for a period of up to six months.
The supplement will represent the difference between their regular Duke pay and their military monthly salary, up to a maximum of $1,000 per month.
The supplemental pay policy does not replace the existing Military Leave policy, and it will expire no later than July 1, 2003, at which time the need for the policy will be re-evaluated.
www.dukenews.duke.edu /2003/03/reservistpay0321.html   (373 words)

  
 Ohio Military Reserve Home Page - www.ohmr.ohio.gov
The Ohio Military Reserve serves under the Governor as Commander in Chief through the office of the Adjutant General.
Prior military service is not required to be a member, only dedication and a sense of duty to your fellow citizens.
Members of the media are encouraged to learn more about the Ohio Military Reserve and its activities throughout the state.
ohmr.ohio.gov   (190 words)

  
 US CODE: Title 5,6323. Military leave; Reserves and National Guardsmen   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-02)
(1) is a member of a Reserve component of the Armed Forces, as described in section 10101 of title 10, or the National Guard, as described in section 101 of title 32; and
(A) performs, for the purpose of providing military aid to enforce the law or for the purpose of providing assistance to civil authorities in the protection or saving of life or property or the prevention of injury—
This subsection covers each day of service the National Guard, or a portion thereof, is ordered to perform by the commanding general.
www.law.cornell.edu /uscode/5/6323.html   (487 words)

  
 Join the Military Reserves - eHow.com
Men and women from across the country find the Reserves an exciting opportunity to earn extra income, learn new skills, travel and serve their country.
Stick to your guns and firmly state your reasons for wanting to go to the reserves.
One thing you might tell them is that you know you can go from reserves to active if you change your mind later, but it doesn't work so well the other way around.
www.ehow.com /tips_9653.html   (325 words)

  
 Military reserves, veterans deserve rights to in-state tuition - North County Times / The Californian - Community Forums
We reserve the right to publish or not publish any submissions to the Community Forum.
The Marine reservist was indignant in his statement to me. He questioned why he should be forced to pay higher, out-of-state tuition to attend college in California.
My latest legislation, Senate Bill 1040, which follows previous legislation I've authored on this issue, would entitle recent veterans, military reservists and members of their immediate families to pay resident tuition fees, plus eliminate the one-year limitation on resident classification for graduate students in the military.
www.nctimes.com /articles/2005/04/12/opinion/commentary/41105195241.txt   (708 words)

  
 Austin Peay State University
For active-duty military, reassignment and deployment are facts of life.
All Army active duty military must apply for admission at http://www.GoArmyEd.com.
If you do not have this form: It may be obtained from Tennessee Dept. of War Records or the State Veterans Office of your home of record.
www.apsu.edu /admissions/application/veteran.htm   (982 words)

  
 Thompson
In that case, with his sacrifices properly recognized, he wanted to be buried at Arlington National Cemetery, Va.
Whether Jim Thompson deserves the nation's highest military honor, others will decide.
A few friends and several former prisoner of war cellmates attended.
www.militaryupdate.com /Thompson.htm   (999 words)

  
 Omniseek: /Lifestyle /Military /Guard and Reserves /Society: Military: Military History
For America's Guard and Reserve, 1994 was a demanding year -- supporting operations around the globe, while managing reductions in force structure and end strength.
The United States Army today and for the future is structured in such a manner that It relies upon the Reserve Components (RC), the Army National Guard (ARNG), and the Army Reserve (USAR) in any minor conflict.
Saturday, April 17, 1999 Military depends on guard, reservists LISA HOFFMAN Scripps Howard News Service WASHINGTON -- America cannot conduct a major, sustained military operation without the help of its citizen-soldiers in the National Guard and reserves.
www.omniseek.com /srch/{54890}   (510 words)

  
 military reserves - Storming Media
Reserve Forces: Army National Guard's Role, Organization, and Equipment Need to be Reexamined Date: 20 OCT 2005
Reserve Forces: Plans Needed to Improve Army National Guard Equipment Readiness and Better Integrate Guard into Army Force Transformation Initiatives Date: OCT 2005
Mid-Grade Army Reserve Officers - In Short Supply of a Critical Component of a Strategic Means Date: 18 MAR 2005
www.stormingmedia.us /keywords/military_reserves.html   (759 words)

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