Which reserve component category consists of individuals who have retired from active service but may be recalled?

• A. Ready Reserve
• B. Standby Reserve
• C. IRR
• D. Retired Reserve

Answer: (D)

The group that includes individuals who have completed active service and are officially retired, yet can still be recalled to active duty if needed, is the Retired Reserve. They remain on the rolls and can be brought back by federal authorities for mobilization, even though they typically don’t drill or train regularly. This differs from the Ready Reserve, which is actively drilling and immediately available for recall; the Standby Reserve, which isn’t in regular drills but can be recalled; and the IRR, which consists of those who have completed service but aren’t retired and aren’t in a current reserve status, though they can be recalled if necessary. The defining idea is retirement status with potential for recall to active duty.