Originally Posted by
flyforgolf
BNR request in the fact that a name is selected at "random" from CNRFC, with or without regard to the RMP, and usually outside the knowledge of the SELRES CO. Mob's for VR squadrons members can come for by a number anyone can fill, or by an unlucky name.
Ok, I buy that CNRFC absent the RMP can nominate a name based on square peg into a round hole criteria(pun intended), but that's not a BNR, that's the Reserve force doing its job and R## a member when they are IN LAR for a MOB, trust me I have been on the receiving end of the latter twice. BNR is a specific request by the gaining command for a particular person, but I see your point.
I would say though that scenario is not the case across the CNAFR pillar and more prevalent in the traditional reserve world. CNAFR made a conscious effort to allow COs to give names when their commodores/CAG were tasked with providing a member for a MOB.