Posted on Jun 6, 2025

What does it mean when my papers say that I am a "non obligated reservist"?

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Hello all, Im currently in the Navy Reserves. I signed a 3 year contract in Jan of this year. I have completed my initial 8 year army contract last may. I just noticed my papers say im a “non obligated reservist”. Can someone tell me what that means? Thanks

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Posted 3 d ago

Sounds like IRR to me. I knew some Marines that talked about Non-Obligation. Basically, while on the books, they weren't obligated/required to attend Battle Assembly. They'd get paid if they did, but didn't have to show up. You may want to discuss this with your unit

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Thank you MSG, I will speak with them.

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That sounds about right as far as I recall.

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SP5 Peter Keane

Posted 2 d ago

It means that should you decide not to participate, they would discharge you rather than order you to active duty as you MSO has already been fulfilled.

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SGT Lorenzo Nieto

Posted 1 d ago

Don’t know but seems to me you’re not obligated to serve your full contract

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