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PURPOSE. This Instruction reissues reference (a) to implement policy, as provided in reference (b), assigns responsibilities, and prescribes procedures that pertain to:

The designation and use of uniform Reserve component (RC) categories (RCCs) and training and retired categories (TRCs) for the Ready Reserve, Standby Reserve, and Retired Reserve.

Categorizing, maintaining, and reporting personnel data in accordance with references (c) and (d).

The use of RC duty for both training and mission support purposes.

The minimum training criteria for each category of the RCs.

Capitalizing on RC capabilities to accomplish operational requirements while maintaining mission readiness for overseas and domestic operations.

Participation in Selective Service System (SSS) activities, civil defense activities, and Continental United States (CONUS) Defense programs by members of the Ready and Standby Reserve.

APPLICABILITY AND SCOPE. This Instruction applies to:

The Office of the Secretary of Defense, the Military Departments (including the Coast Guard when it is not operating as a Military Service in the Department of the Navy by agreement with the Department of Transportation (DoT)), the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, the Combatant Commanders, the Defense Agencies, the DoD Field Agencies, and all other organizational entities within the Department of Defense (hereafter referred to collectively as "the DoD Components"). The term "Military Departments," as used herein, refers to the Departments of the Army, the Navy, and the Air Force. The term "Secretary concerned" refers to the Secretaries of the Military Departments and the Secretary of Transportation for the Coast Guard when it is not operating as a Service in the Navy. The term "Military Services" refers to the Army, the Navy, the Air Force, the Marine Corps, and the Coast Guard.