[QUOTE=hindsight2020;1820510] 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.[QUOTE]

This is a very important distinction and a reality for folks considering Navy SELRES flying billets. Historically, before the agreement I mentioned in a previous post, Navy SELRES in flying billets were generally immune from mobilization. When those in flying billets were brought into the mix, some folks faced with mobilization dropped their paperwork and transferred to the IRR, in some cases (not all, and it has been relaxed)with language in their FITREPs reflecting that decision. I know that the numbers of folks who went IRR had a negative impact on their units and ultimately the active component they support. This fell on deaf ears across the reserve (Navy) force; the decision was already made that mobilization readiness was the mission, anything else was secondary.

As you stated, not to detract from the OP's question/topic but very important considerations as you said.