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requires knowledge of the authorities for mobilization, the process actors and the sequence of
activities necessary to bring a unit or Soldier onto active duty. RC forces are a critical
component of the Total Army's ability to provide forces to support Combatant Commander
(CCDR) requirements for Army capabilities.

c. HQDA EXORD 202-16, Accessions Occupational Physical Assessment Test (OPAT)
supersedes HQDA EXORD 266-12, DTG 012125Z Aug 12, Authorizes Reserve Component
(RC) Commanders w DODI 1235.12, Accessing the Reserve Components, applicable to
Presidential Executive Orders, Department of Defense and Army Policies is the implementation
regulation and instruction of laws and US Code to activate or mobilized Reserve and the
Individual Ready Reserve to active duty. with units scheduled to deploy in support of a
combatant commander (CCDR) contingency operation as defined by law under 10 USC 101(a)
(13) (b) to request a rear detachment element to support the commander deployed Soldiers and
Family members at home station.

d. Army Directive 2017-09 (Management of the Individual Ready Reserve) outlines a priority
of effort that enables mobilization readiness in support of our National Security Strategy. The
Individual Ready Reserve (IRR) are individual Soldiers who are train in a military occupational
specialty (MOS), through their service in the active forces or in the Selected Reserve, and are
available for mobilization in time of war or national emergency.

e. DoD Instruction 1235.12, Accessing the Reserve Components, applicable to Presidential
Executive Orders, Department of Defense and Army Policies is the implementation regulation
and instruction of laws and US Code to activate or mobilized Reserve and the Individual Ready
Reserve to active duty. Such RC support includes, but is not limited to, sustained operational
missions, emergent operations, contingency operations, and service during national
emergencies or in time of war. Mobilization and Support Authority for RC Support are on the
attached chart.

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