Originally Posted by
Jesse
The distinction between reserve and regular never really amounted to a hill of beans. They decided to save some money and red tape: these days everyone gets a regular commission.
I do remember this change, (I believe mid to late 90s) to all sources getting regular commissions. However, at one time this distinction meant a helluva alot. Ask any of those RIFed in the early 90s. I also remember some officers (both pilots and navigators) in my early years who held a reserve commission for their entire 20yr career. As I remember, they had to leave AD once the had 20yrs.
now my understanding is they can RIF almost anyone...
Lifter