COMDTINST 1001.2A — Reserve Duty Status And Participation

COMDTINST 1001.2A governs Coast Guard Reserve duty statuses, component categories, and participation standards.

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  • Publication number: COMDTINST 1001.2A
  • Title: RESERVE DUTY STATUS AND PARTICIPATION
  • Date: 6/13/2023
  • Proponent: CG-R

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The publication addresses inactive and active duty, Reserve Component categories, training, travel, berthing, satisfactory participation, and retirement categories. It requires compliance with participation, training, examination, documentation, and order-related policies.

Applies to: All Coast Guard unit Commanders, Commanding Officers, Officers-in-Charge, Deputy/Assistant Commandants, chief of headquarter directorates must comply with the policies contained.

Topics covered

  • Inactive duty training
  • Active duty orders
  • Reserve Component categories
  • Travel and berthing
  • IRR satisfactory participation
  • Physical and dental examinations
  • Retirement categories

Questions and answers

How long must an inactive duty training drill be for pay or retirement points?

Periods scheduled for the performance of formal training, unit training, or augmentation training (four hours minimum for pay; two hours minimum for retirement points only) in accordance with Reference (c), Uniform Reserve, Training, and Retirement Categories for the Reserve Components, DoDI 1215.06. (paragraph 6)

Can reservists batch inactive duty training drills?

Unless otherwise specified (e.g., continuing resolution) members may batch up to their quarterly IDT allowance, at command discretion. (paragraph 6)

What happens when an inactive duty training drill was not authorized in advance?

IDT drills performed by a reservist without prior command authorization may not be approved and the reservist will not receive pay from RT for the duty performed. (paragraph 6)

What is the cutoff between short-term and long-term active duty?

Short-term active duty is performed consecutively for 139 days or less, if for ADT-OTD or IADT; 180 days or less if for ADOT. (paragraph 7)

What happens when a member fails to complete required physical or dental examinations?

Members who fail to maintain required IMR, PHA, or dental examinations must be notified by their command to schedule an examination within 30 days. (paragraph 4)

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