Originally Posted by
rickair7777
Technically, you can be MOBed from IRR.
But for all practical purposes, CNRF will not touch IRR personnel (even if they dropped to IRR after they appeared on the RMP) because there are political sensitivities associated with recalling IRR folks. SELRES, fair game...IRR, not so much. This goes back to Gulf War one when some folks who did 2-6 years AD, got out and thought they had moved with their lives only to get recalled, some not even understanding that they were in the IRR until the 8 year point.
If you're some super-special skill-set they might yank you out of the IRR, but I think they need 4-star or SECNAV permission...they'd have to want you real bad to even ask.
If you go IRR, they give you a bad FITREP (ie do not allow back in SELRES). You can retire if you're eligible and on the RMP, but if they cut orders before you submit retirement papers, you have to execute the orders first.
If you're an O-5 approaching 19 years, may as well pack your kit, you'll be on the next RMP (especially if you have an SCI).
They don't have to give you a bad FITREP. The language being promulgated by CNRFC N35 in the RMP business rules is suggested language. I know many commanders who are not incorporating this language into FITREPS. From the CNRFC N35 RMP Guidance: "
b. Transfer to the IRR. Requests to transfer to the IRR prior to identification for mobilization (R## IMS code) may be approved, but the following comment on detaching Fitness Reports or Evaluations is strongly recommended: "NOT RECOMMENDED FOR REAFFILIATION OR REENLISTMENT IN THE NAVY RESERVE. MEMBER REQUESTED TRANSFER TO THE IRR AFTER BEING IDENTIFIED ON THE CNRFC READY MOBILIZATION POOL." FITREPS and EVALS with this language shall be considered adverse and treated as such under BUPERSINST 1610.10B. Requests to transfer to the IRR after an RMP Sailor has been identified for mobilization (R## IMS code) will be disapproved, and a request may only be resubmitted after mobilization completion."
A CO doesn't have to include this language nor in my humble opinions should. The fact that SELRES aviators were put on the RMP list given their collective contribution over a 6 yr period when compared to that of SELRES who don't voluteer for an IA is not right. Where are the names from hardware units. Why are the SELRES names just SAU names.
As for the numbers of IAs, until Big Navy stands up and says no in terms of validating, truly validating the IAs on an individual basis rather than rubber stamping them, they will continue to come down the pike and be sourced. As stated, the AC has said uncle, and Big Navy Reserve looking to justify its existance in shrinking financial times, rogered up.