Originally Posted by
BDGERJMN
As for the potential for mobilization mentioned above, I was on the receiving end of one of those non vol mobs (Afghanistan), they are real but at the end of the day that's what the SELRES is for, like it or not. I don't say that as a Kool-Aid drinker, but someone who mobilized and came back to a flying job. Its not the end of the world as some might lead you to believe.
I have nothing but respect for what you do, but I just want to clarify that as far as the AF is concerned, that's not "what the Selected Reserves is for", not on this side. We generally deploy as a mobilized unit, making it expensive and requiring of forethought before upsetting people's civilian lives over what ultimately is a part-time job in garrison. Otherwise, the mobs happen on a voluntary basis only and certainly within one's core AFSC.
I just highlight this distinction for the benefit of folks on the AF side who are interested in possible Navy Res x-fers. It's not the end of the world you're right, but it's not a distinction without difference. We generally don't utilize our manning that way. It'd be a sure way of losing half the squadron at any given time. People have quit for less on this side, good bad or indifferent.
At any rate, sorry for the de-rail, looks like the OP got the picture, and thanks for bringing up the manning picture on the NavyRes side, I certainly can't speak about it with authority like you are able to.