Originally Posted by
Cubdrick
Thanks for the replies. Hopefully some more chime in.
@BDGERJMN
I remember reading your posts a few years ago. I believe you were the one notified of your IA with only a few days left in December while on the RMP list? And possibly notified by a voicemail left by an E-5?
Glad you had a positive experience.
I always understood that one can't leave to the IRR once identified for a MOB (as an individual). My current Wing policy is no one can leave for the IRR if the Wing is trying to fill an IA billet. <--That's the part I question the legality of...without being individually identified, I thought I would be free to move to the IRR at my discretion?
@rickair
Do you know where I can find guidance on the process/chances of being involuntarily mobilized in the VTU? You're right, it does look the obvious answer, although I would like to see how easy it is to be involuntarily mobilized from the VTU (like SELRES?) or is it a WWIII-type option?
Can anyone answer how easy it is to earn points as a Blue & Gold Officer? Not sure if it takes 4 hours of documented work or if it's a set number of points per applicant etc.?
I heard back from the IRR_Counselor and unfortunately CAC IDs are not renewed in the IRR.
Thanks again for all the information!
Cubdrick,
Indeed, I was notified third week of December just before Christmas in 2012. In defense of the notification process, the poor E-5 was just doing his job. The guidance from CNRFC for the NOSCs to notify members bypasses the operational chain of command, that has since been fixed(at least in TSW) so CAGs and COs notify their members in conjunction with the NOSCs. Winning.
You can find all the guidance you need regarding mobilization here.
https://private.navyreserve.navy.mil/cnrfc/N-Codes/N3/Shared%20Documents/N35.aspx
There is a TON of information out there, but the N35 site is really a one stop shop.
Below the sign up/volunteer banners you will see a few links under "mobilization policy". There you can find info on involuntary mobilization from IRR/VTU.
I don't know that your wing can prevent you from going IRR if your MAS code hasn't been changed, I'd be interested to see what instruction says they can do that. If they have ID'd you as their nomination to CNRFC your MAS code will change within hours to R## until you're notified then I believe it goes to RC1. I think the rub will be if you're in the mix and you drop your IRR paperwork they will most likely notify CNRFC that you've been picked and bam, there you go. With the RMP going away along with the RMP business rules, the wings have been forced to develop their own rules and play the IA shell game internally. My take is that they are doing what they can at their level to not let folks game the system as they develop the batting order.
Good luck!