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Originally Posted by chico20854
I have some of these initial fills coming from the Inactive Ready reserve as well, especially in late 96 and early 97 before the flow of new recruits really starts flowing. These IRR troops are already fully trained and experienced, just needing some refresher training. (See my post above about how these guys were mis-used in Desert Storm!)
I'll write up a separate post on my thoughts on timing for the draft.
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Interesting on filling in slots during the Twilight War compared with Desert Shield/Desert Storm and the process during Operation Iraqi Freedom. Totally different circumstances of course.
The Arkansas ARNG's 39th Infantry BCT was alerted for deployment during OIF. Approximately 10% of the slots in the Brigade were unfilled (IIRC). Many were filled from the Vermont ARNG, others from other state ARNG units that were not slated for deployment and an unknown number from IRR.