What’s the difference between the IRR, ISL, and ASL?
Members in the Individual Ready Reserve, IRR, generally consists of individuals who must fulfill their military service obligation (MSO). They are not required to meet the same IDT and ADT training requirements that Selected Reservists (SELRES) are; however, they may voluntarily participate in Reserve training programs for retirement points only, no pay, and may apply for Active Duty Special Work (ADSW) or Readiness Management Periods for pay. Enlisted IRR members are also eligible for promotion and may compete in the annual Reserve Servicewide in October. Members in the IRR are under the umbrella of the Ready Reserve along with the Selected Reserve, SELRES. IRR members are subject to involuntary recall. Members on the Active Status List, ASL, generally consists of reservists who may be ordered to active duty in time of war if it is determined that not enough qualified Ready Reservists are available in the categories available. Usually, members on the ASL are temporarily assigned due t
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