Reply #20: Same here... [View All]

[bdab1973]

I enlisted in the Army Guard in 1992, and it was explained to me that ALL enlistments are 8 years, and any done while not on active duty or active reserve (ie, normal part-time) would be served out in the IRR, or inactive regular reserve. The recruiter was pretty matter-of-fact about it.

Now instead of an enlistment contract, I've got a 10 year commitment for training I received...doesn't bother me, I'll have about 5 years left after that till I get a full-time retirement. And even in retirement, they can legally recall you (although that's even rarer than getting called back for the IRR). Basically, if any prolonged conflict breaks out, you are at risk of being recalled from the IRR. It doesn't take WWIII for that to happen.