From the Army Times, to all my IRR friends
From the Army Times, 31MAY04, page 5:
Army Admits Re-Up Orders Were False
Rep. Peter DeFazio, D-Ore., said he is pleased with the response he received from the Army on May 20 regarding the re-enlistment of Army veterans under false orders.
The Army agreed to revoke the orders of any individual who believes he signed up under false pretenses, according [sic] a release from DeFazio's office.
DeFazio said in early May that members of the Individual Ready Reserve were told they had to choose new assignments in the Army Reserve or National Guard by May 17 or be involuntarily assigned.
The Army now admits the order was a mistake. The faulty order resulted in a 1,000 percent increase in enlistments in Oregon, DeFazio's office said.
"I am pleased the Army has agreed to fix this mistake," DeFazio said.
Okay, my comments on this:
1. Lots of WTF-ery going on here. I never saw the original message, but instead had it mentioned to me through my usual channels. Link and Link
2. How did the Army issue orders that were "a mistake"? Again, WTF-ery abounds.
3. I knew there was a reason I still read this rag.
4. Needs more cowbell.
5. Needs more paragraphs longer than one sentence.
6. INDIVIDUAL Ready Reserves. Who knew?
Off to notify the masses...