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> I'm curious if reservists deemed to have critical skills would be called upon to act beyond an amount comfortable for them, considering that they typically al
by mpyne 12y ago
> I'm curious if reservists deemed to have critical skills would be called upon to act beyond an amount comfortable for them, considering that they typically already have full-time day jobs as mentioned in the article.
Yes, that is certainly possible. The whole "1 weekend a month, 2 week a year" thing died with the World Trade Center. While Reserve units certainly try to maximize flexibility to try from interfering with their reservists work balance, getting called up unexpectedly (even for a period of months) is not that unusual if/when shit hits the fan somewhere.
- walshemj 12y agoyes I know quite senior (RSM) people in the UK TA (reserves) who got sent to the gulf for an extended period - though that company does sponsor a TA unit so was fairly cool with it.
- phaus 12y ago>though that company does sponsor a TA unit so was fairly cool with it. Do they have a choice in the matter? I'm just curious because here in the U.S. companies are obligated to hold your position for you until you get back.
- walshemj 12y agoI think there are sanctions (you are pissing of Liz II) and of course it might effect the senior mangers if their name came up for a gong or other honour. They have discussed making it mandatory for employers to give paid leave to TA members for annual training.