AR 140-10 — Assignments, Attachments, Details, And Transfers

AR 140-10 governs assignments, attachments, details, removals, and transfers of U.S. Army Reserve Soldiers.

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  • Publication number: AR 140-10
  • Title: ASSIGNMENTS, ATTACHMENTS, DETAILS, AND TRANSFERS
  • Date: 05/15/2026
  • Proponent: G-1
  • Status: ACTIVE

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It covers the Ready Reserve, Individual Ready Reserve, Standby Reserve, Retired Reserve, inter-service transfers, boards, and removal from active status. It includes requirements for conditional releases, Retired Reserve transfers, personnel actions, and internal control evaluations.

Topics covered

  • Ready Reserve assignments
  • Individual Ready Reserve
  • Army Reserve and Army National Guard transfers
  • Retired Reserve transfers
  • Removal from active status
  • Standby Reserve
  • Inter-Service transfer and attachment
  • Command boards

Questions and answers

What is the Individual Ready Reserve?

A manpower pool consisting of individuals who have had some training or who have served previously in the AC or in the SELRES and may have some period of their MSO remaining. (paragraph 2-4)

Who is liable for active duty in the Ready Reserve?

The SELRES and IRR liable for AD as prescribed by law (see 10 USC 10142, 10 USC 12301, and 10 USC 12302) (see JP 405). (paragraph 2-4)

When is conditional release to enlist or be appointed in the Army National Guard authorized?

The authority to grant a conditional release or final clearance to enlist or be appointed in the ARNG is based on the Soldier's status in the USAR. (paragraph 5-1)

When is assignment to the Retired Reserve authorized?

Assignment to the Retired Reserve is authorized, except Soldiers subject to involuntary separation. (paragraph 6-1)

How often must the internal controls be evaluated?

The purpose of this evaluation is to assist commanders and human resource specialists in evaluating the key internal controls listed. (paragraph 6-2)

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