Problems in Alerting and Preparing Army Reservists for Mobilization

Army headquarters sent a letter emphasizing that all commanders will comply with the requirement to test alert rosters annually. Alert rosters were made a special interest item for review by command and general inspectors and are reviewed, when appropriate, during mobilization exercises. Emphasis is also being given in a mobilization planners training/orientation course.

The commander's handbook was revised to add specific guidance on the purpose of and action to be completed during annual tests.

The Army published a family assistance handbook for mobilization, which was made available to all reservists. The Army also revised the quarterly alert modification roster verification sheet that members were provided required briefings and written materials. The verification sheet is to be filed as an alert roster for review by inspectors.

The verification sheet was revised and is on file for review by the inspectors. This will identify members in need of make-up sessions. The Army revised the quarterly alert notification roster verification sheet to ensure members were provided with required briefing and written materials. Thus, commands can determine who was not given what is required before signing the verification sheet.

FORSCOM Mobilization and Development Planning Systems delineated a new headquarters policy on June 28, 1986. This policy provides additional instructions on maintaining accurate alert rosters. Feedback on how the policy is implemented will occur through command, staff, and Inspector General visits and inspections.