[geeks] Special skills draft?

[Jonathan C. Patschke]

On Thu, 23 Sep 2004, velociraptor wrote:

>> You are correct.  They may -request-, but they may not demand.
>
> However, if an individual remains on IRR to improve their
> retirement pay, they can be reactivated, and it's not a "request".

Well, yes.  That's what IRR is all about.  If you don't want to be
called up, get off IRR as soon as your requirements are met.

> So, if you are a "special skills" vet, I don't think that contract
> is quite as clear-cut as you might think.

Really?  I had no idea.  That's sort of scary, as it would seem to
discourage people from specializing.

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