South San Francisco, Ca July 13, 2023 US White House Press Release
Ordering the Selected Reserve and Certain Members of the Individual Ready Reserve of the Armed Forces to Active Duty
By the authority vested in me as President by the Constitution and the laws of the United States of America, including sections 121 and 12304 of title 10, United States Code, I hereby determine that it is necessary to augment the active Armed Forces of the United States for the effective conduct of Operation Atlantic Resolve in and around the United States European Command’s area of responsibility. In furtherance of this operation, under the stated authority, I hereby authorize the Secretary of Defense, and the Secretary of Homeland Security with respect to the Coast Guard when it is not operating as a service in the Navy, under their respective jurisdictions, to order to active duty any units, and any individual members not assigned to a unit organized to serve as a unit of the Selected Reserve, or any member in the Individual Ready Reserve mobilization category and designated as essential under regulations prescribed by the Secretary concerned, not to exceed 3,000 total members at any one time, of whom not more than 450 may be members of the Individual Ready Reserve, as they deem necessary, and to terminate the service of those units and members ordered to active duty.
This order is not intended to, and does not, create any right or benefit, substantive or procedural, enforceable at law or in equity by any party against the United States, its departments, agencies, or entities, its officers, employees, or agents, or any other person.
JOSEPH R. BIDEN JR.
THE WHITE HOUSE,
July 13, 2023.
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Message to the Congress on Ordering the Selected Reserve and Certain Members of the Individual Ready Reserve of the Armed Forces to Active Duty
In accordance with section 12304(f) of title 10, United States Code, I am providing notice that I have authorized the Secretary of Defense and the Secretary of Homeland Security with respect to the Coast Guard when it is not operating as a service in the Department of the Navy, to order to active duty members and units of the Selected Reserve and appropriately designated Individual Ready Reserve members, without the consent of the member concerned, pursuant to 12304(a) of title 10, United States Code. Reserve mobilizations under this authorization are not to exceed 3,000 total members at any one time, of whom not more than 450 may be members of the Individual Ready Reserve. These Reserve Component forces are to augment the active forces for Operation Atlantic Resolve to enhance the United States’ ability to sustain its heightened level of presence and operations in support of United States European Command.
A copy of the Executive Order I have issued is enclosed.
JOSEPH R. BIDEN JR.
THE WHITE HOUSE,
July 13, 2023.
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United States European Command
We might well expect the draft to be reinstated due to the challenges the US Military has had in recruiting, we now have the lowest number serving.
Will Putin stay quiet on this news?
How many who are waving the Ukrainian flag are willing to send their youth to war?
The US has already sent more money to Ukraine than the Russian govt spends on its military per year.
RECRUITING CHALLENGES
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Labor market: Most challenging labor market since the inception of the all-volunteer force
Awareness: 50% of youth admit they know little to nothing about military service
Qualified youth: 71% of youth do not qualify for military service because of obesity, drugs, physical and mental health problems, misconduct, and aptitude
Family business: 79% of recruits have a relative who served
Disconnect with society: Only 1% of the population currently serves; veteran population is declining
In our rearview mirror, we can see that Afghanistan has 1,000 to 10,000 causalities in 2022 due to the Civil War/Terrorist Insurgency, even after our involvement and exit. What is the exit strategy for this new ‘Operation Atlantic Resolve’?
Somehow saner people need to grab the reins of power in this country. The Neo-cons, the Deep State, dictating foreign policy seem to think taking us to the brink of nuclear war is in the interest of the American People. Unemployment, currency devaluation, inflation, non-affordability of housing, food prices rising, homelessness, crime. vacant office spaces – So let’s tighten our belts for the above, and open our wallets for the Ukraine _ Afghanistan 201 or Deja Vu all over again to quote Yogi Berra. ?????????????????????????