Deployment: Outside Links

US Army Reserve Mobilization Guide
Having supported operations in Somalia, Haiti and Rwanda and with ongoing operations in Bosnia and now Kosovo, USAR Soldiers must always be prepared for mobilization. This guide is provided to help Soldiers and their Families effectively manage their affairs when the Soldier or their unit is mobilized.

DeploymentLINK: Office of the Special Assistant for Military Deployment
Advises the Under Secretary of Defense (Personnel and Readiness) on force health issues by: Fostering actions to protect the health of all those involved in deployments, assessing deployments to understand and communicate information concerning non-traditional threats to health and facilitating change to enhance the health of and support for the deploying forces.

The National Committee for
Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve
ESGR NEW HOURS OF OPERATION - The NCESGR has expanded operations in response to the current military reserve recall, but will now be closed on Sundays. They are open 24 hours a day, Monday through Saturday, to advise reservists, guardsmen and employers of their rights and responsibilities under the law. Call toll free 800-336-4590.

U.S. Department of Labor
LABOR TO ENSURE RESERVE, GUARD MEMBERS RETURN TO JOBS - U.S. Secretary of Labor Elaine L. Chao announced that the Department of Labor will begin an education campaign for employers as well as National Guard and Reserve units, to ensure that civilians called up for active duty are re-employed at their previous jobs after completion of their military service.

National Engagement on Homeland Security
THE OFFICER ARTICLE ON HOMELAND SECURITY - ROA Naval Services Director, CAPT Walt Steiner, USNR (Ret.), wrote about Homeland Security long before the terrorist attack on America.

Reserve Officers Association
INFORMATION FOR ACTIVATED RESERVISTS - ROA has collated a great deal of information and resources for mobilized reservists and their Family members, including rights and responsibilities, as well as for employers of Reserve Component personnel. In addition, we've posted the "Fortune 500" article with employer benefits chart for reservists called to active duty from Jan/Feb 2001 issue of The Officer magazine.