AR 601-10 — Management And Recall To Active Duty Of Retired Soldiers Of The Army In Support Of Mobilization And Peacetime Operations

AR 601-10 governs the recall, active duty service, and assignment of selected retired Soldiers during mobilization and peacetime operations.

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  • Publication number: AR 601-10
  • Title: MANAGEMENT AND RECALL TO ACTIVE DUTY OF RETIRED SOLDIERS OF THE ARMY IN SUPPORT OF MOBILIZATION AND PEACETIME OPERATIONS
  • Date: 06/07/2019
  • Proponent: G-1
  • Status: ACTIVE

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It covers recall authority and eligibility, medical fitness, exemptions, orders, pay and allowances, demobilization, and mobilization assignments. It requires qualifying retired Soldiers to meet grade, skill, medical, and security requirements and establishes procedures for voluntary and involuntary recall.

Topics covered

  • Retired Soldier recall authority
  • Recall eligibility criteria
  • Medical fitness and exemptions
  • Voluntary recall procedures
  • Pay and allowances during active duty
  • Demobilization procedures
  • Mobilization assignments

Questions and answers

When may retired Soldiers be ordered to active duty involuntarily?

Under 10 USC 12301(a), retired Soldiers may be ordered to AD involuntarily in time of war or national emergency declared by Congress, or when otherwise authorized by law. (paragraph 6)

Which retired Soldiers may volunteer for active duty under 10 USC 688?

Regular Army retirees, and members of the Retired Reserve who have retired as stated in paragraph 16a(2), completed at least 20 years of active Service may volunteer to be called to AD under 10 USC 688. (paragraph 6)

Can retired Soldiers be extended on active duty to use leave?

Retirees will not be extended on AD in order to take leave. (paragraph 2)

How are non-volunteer retired Soldiers selected for involuntary pre-assignment?

Each month HRC will compare the non-volunteer retiree population to the personnel requirements provided by DCS, G1 and select the most recently retired Soldiers to fill vacant positions. (paragraph 2)

What happens to retired pay after a retired Soldier returns to retired status?

On REFRAD, other than for training, retired pay will be recomputed and processed under the DOD FMR, Volume 7B. (paragraph 1-4)

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