COMDTINST 3061.2A — Activation Of The Reserve Component

COMDTINST 3061.2A governs Coast Guard Reserve pre-activation preparation, activation, and post-activation requirements, including contingency support.

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  • Publication number: COMDTINST 3061.2A
  • Title: ACTIVATION OF THE RESERVE COMPONENT
  • Date: 11/3/2023
  • Proponent: CG-R

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The publication addresses readiness screening, medical assessments, body composition, ADOS, recall authorities, reporting, dwell, and deactivation. It requires reservists to meet specified readiness, notification, order, health, and separation requirements.

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

  • Reserve readiness screening
  • Medical health assessments
  • Body composition standards
  • Active Duty for Operational Support
  • Involuntary recall authorities
  • Activation reporting sites
  • Dwell calculations
  • Deactivation requirements

Questions and answers

What does the Annual Screening Questionnaire capture for reservists?

The ASQ is a method to screen reservists, capturing civilian employment information and the member’s acknowledgment of their recall obligations. (paragraph 1)

When must reservists complete a Limited Health Assessment?

Prior to deactivating from one contingency and activating to a subsequent contingency, reservists must complete a Limited Health Assessment in accordance with Reference (i), Personnel and Pay Procedures TTP, PPCINST M1000.2 (series), and Reference (m), The Separation History and Physical Examination (SHPE) For The DoD Separation Health Assessment (SHA) Program, DoDI 6040.46. (paragraph 1-3)

How long can short-term ADOS last?

Short-term ADOS is TDY and must not exceed 180 total consecutive days whether as a single set of orders or multiple sets of orders. (paragraph 5)

How much notice must reservists receive before activation for a contingency operation?

A member of the RC who is ordered to AD under Reference (d), Title 10 U.S.C. §§12301 – 12305 for a period of more than 30 days in support of a contingency operation must be provided not less than 30-days notification before the activation date, with a goal of 180 days. (paragraph 1-7)

When must reservists receive written activation orders?

Prior to activation, reservists must receive written orders. (paragraph 3)

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