Originally Posted by
ranger3484
So really, there's no difference to a reserve guy between an IA and GS. Both are simply straight pay above guarantee, and you get your day back on either. Why would a reserve guy ever submit a GS then?
ranger
GS go out first and in seniority order. IAs go out in inverse seniority order. If you're really wanting one (for rolling thunder for example) you'd want to put in a GS rather than waiting on the IA.