RECALL???

ShawnF · 03-03-2008, 12:08 AM

Ok, I am posting this as a question, has anyone heard of anyone getting recalled? I have been out of the army for 5 years, and now may be subject to recall. I never thought this was possable. If called apon to go, I will, but I must say I will not be real happy about it. Any body know the guiedelines for this?

bigbuddy21 · 03-03-2008, 12:13 AM

my oldest bro. was recalled twice to vietnam. he went in during the korean war,and
instead of getting discharged he was separated from the army. he finally got his discharge papers signed by ronald reagan.

mitch_mckee · 03-03-2008, 12:19 AM

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Originally Posted by ShawnF

Ok, I am posting this as a question, has anyone heard of anyone getting recalled? I have been out of the army for 5 years, and now may be subject to recall. I never thought this was possable. If called apon to go, I will, but I must say I will not be real happy about it. Any body know the guiedelines for this?

How reliable is your information?

Did you get a notice from the DOD?

benhinds2000 · 03-03-2008, 12:21 AM

I know of a couple of people who were recalled during Desert Storm and a few others that are still subject to recall. Just depends on your MOS.

TXplt · 03-03-2008, 10:30 AM

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Originally Posted by ShawnF

Ok, I am posting this as a question, has anyone heard of anyone getting recalled? I have been out of the army for 5 years, and now may be subject to recall. I never thought this was possable. If called apon to go, I will, but I must say I will not be real happy about it. Any body know the guiedelines for this?

The guidelines are a part of your discharge/retirement, and there should be some type of statement on your DD-214. Additionally, you might have received a letter asking you to update your information for this possiblilty. If you retired with a commission, as long as you retain your commission, your status is simply "subject to recall by..." and you form part of the retired reserves forever.

Having said that, I know and have heard of no one post Korea who was recalled after being retired/separated for any length of time. It's one of those theoretically possible but very, very unlikely kind of things (unless you're a far more valuable individual than myself

ArkansasHunter · 03-03-2008, 10:38 AM

No offence but that would suck !!!

just_a_car · 03-03-2008, 06:15 PM

I seem to recall a friend of mine being in the Navy for 4 years and then being on reserve for another 4 years where they could call him back at any time.

Windwalker · 03-03-2008, 07:34 PM

Shawn, I have heard or seen nothing on this. If I do, I'll pass it on to you.

ShawnF · 03-03-2008, 08:51 PM

Thanks guys. I have been doing some research, and this "backdoor draft" is a fact. But that said, I doubt they would want an overweight out of shape ex tank jokey.

mitch_mckee · 03-03-2008, 09:07 PM

FYI

Recall to Active Duty - Military Benefits - Military.com

U.S. Military FAQ -- After I get out, can I be recalled to active duty?

ShawnF · 03-03-2008, 09:56 PM

Thanks Mitch, that was very helpful. You would have thought i would have looked there. Guess i'll have to claim brain fart. thanks again.

mitch_mckee · 03-03-2008, 10:13 PM

I hope all goes well with you.

JOEGUN94 · 03-04-2008, 04:37 PM

generally speaking your term is for 8 years, with in that active duty say 4 years, then you have 4 years inactive ready reserve, then they can reacll you if they need your mos.
they did it back in the late 80s just to see if the system worked, a lot of p offed guys, going to korea for 2 weeks,.

03-03-2008, 12:08 AM	#1
ShawnF Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Buffalo Wyoming Posts: 141	RECALL??? Ok, I am posting this as a question, has anyone heard of anyone getting recalled? I have been out of the army for 5 years, and now may be subject to recall. I never thought this was possable. If called apon to go, I will, but I must say I will not be real happy about it. Any body know the guiedelines for this? __________________ shoot low they might be crawling

03-03-2008, 12:13 AM	#2
bigbuddy21 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: new albany in. Posts: 1,021 Images: 5	my oldest bro. was recalled twice to vietnam. he went in during the korean war,and instead of getting discharged he was separated from the army. he finally got his discharge papers signed by ronald reagan. __________________ LAND OF THE FREE BECAUSE OF THE BRAVE!

03-03-2008, 06:15 PM	#7
just_a_car Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Edmonds, WA Posts: 3,635	I seem to recall a friend of mine being in the Navy for 4 years and then being on reserve for another 4 years where they could call him back at any time. __________________

03-03-2008, 07:34 PM	#8
Windwalker Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 3,937	Shawn, I have heard or seen nothing on this. If I do, I'll pass it on to you. __________________ America: Love it and protect it or leave it

03-03-2008, 08:51 PM	#9
ShawnF Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Buffalo Wyoming Posts: 141	Thanks guys. I have been doing some research, and this "backdoor draft" is a fact. But that said, I doubt they would want an overweight out of shape ex tank jokey. __________________ shoot low they might be crawling

03-03-2008, 12:21 AM	#4
benhinds2000 Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Twin Lakes area Arkansas Posts: 43	I know of a couple of people who were recalled during Desert Storm and a few others that are still subject to recall. Just depends on your MOS.

03-03-2008, 10:38 AM	#6
ArkansasHunter Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: South Arkansas Posts: 10,912	No offence but that would suck !!!

03-03-2008, 09:07 PM	#10
mitch_mckee Banned Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Knoxville, TN Posts: 1,085 Images: 3	FYI Recall to Active Duty - Military Benefits - Military.com U.S. Military FAQ -- After I get out, can I be recalled to active duty?

03-03-2008, 09:56 PM	#11
ShawnF Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Buffalo Wyoming Posts: 141	Thanks Mitch, that was very helpful. You would have thought i would have looked there. Guess i'll have to claim brain fart. thanks again. __________________ shoot low they might be crawling

03-03-2008, 10:13 PM	#12
mitch_mckee Banned Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Knoxville, TN Posts: 1,085 Images: 3	I hope all goes well with you.

03-04-2008, 04:37 PM	#13
JOEGUN94 Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: MARSHALL Posts: 161	generally speaking your term is for 8 years, with in that active duty say 4 years, then you have 4 years inactive ready reserve, then they can reacll you if they need your mos. they did it back in the late 80s just to see if the system worked, a lot of p offed guys, going to korea for 2 weeks,.