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Chapter One

Chapter 1 – Notification/Orders:

INSTITUTIONS, ALL INSTITUTIONS, JUST HAVE A HISTORICAL TENDENCY TO EVOLVE
SLOWLY, IF AT ALL. THAT’S ESPECIALLY TRUE WHEN YOU DON’T’ GIVE THEM THE
CONSTRUCT AND STRUCTURE TO MAKE THOSE CHANGES.

Hon. John McHugh, Secretary of the Army (SECARMY)
Association of the United States Army (AUSA) Keynote Remarks, October 15 2010

Section I
Introduction

The Reserve Component has so many variables it is important to keep the “lessons learned
communications” open so those who come after you know how to resolve the issues.
Preparation and types of orders the RC uses to mobilize/employ/deploy military and civilian
personnel (includes installation/unit requirements and procedures for extensions.

1-1. General Guidance

Operational Support (OS) is a category of voluntary duty that includes Active Duty for
Operational Support (ADOS) (with several sub categories) and Full-Time National guard Duty
for Operational Support (FTNGD-OS). Governing policy for Operational Support is DoDI 1215.
The NDAA FY 2005 made changes requiring revision to Army strength accounting procedures
pertaining to Soldiers performing operational support duty under the provisions of Title 10, USC,
Section 1231(d)and Title 32, USC, Section 502(f)(2).

1-2. Contingency Operations (CONOPS)

Per 10 USC 101 (a) (13) and FAR 2.101, "Contingency operation" means a military operation
that—
1) Is designated by the Secretary of Defense as an operation in which members of the
armed forces are or may become involved in military actions, operations, or hostilities against
an enemy of the United States or against an opposing military force;
2) Results in the “call”, “order to”, or “retention” on, active duty of members of the
uniformed services under section 688, 12301 (a), 12302, 12304, 12304a, 12305, or 12406 of
this title, chapter 15 of this title, section 712 of title 14.
3) Includes any other provision of law during a war or during a national emergency
declared by the President or Congress

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