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2004-03-15 Home Front: WoT

Selective Service Starts To Get Selective?...

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Posted by Mike Kozlowski 2004-03-15 11:20:04 AM|| || Front Page|| [1 views since 2007-05-07] Top

#1 This doesn't surprise me. We're in a war for the long haul - perhaps 20 years or more. If the right people can't be found in the service, I could see the US drafting those it needed. I've also heard rumors (no substantiation) that the Pentagon has also developed plans for selective call-up of portions of the Retired Reserve, if necessary. I could even see it happening if we had another massive terrorist attack, or one using WMD. I'd go, even with all my medical problems. I'm sure most other retirees would, too.

Posted by Old Patriot 2004-3-15 11:44:34 AM|| [http://users.codenet.net/mweather/default.htm] 2004-3-15 11:44:34 AM|| Front Page Top

#2 SHIT,
I was an interrogator for the US Army, and now Im working as a computer security specialist. Thank God my language was russian and not goat-spewing arabic.

Oh well, if the call comes.... Off I go. No complaints. I support Bush and the WOT and Im willing to put my money where my mouth is.

Posted by JackAssFestival 2004-3-15 11:56:33 AM|| 2004-3-15 11:56:33 AM|| Front Page Top

#3 JAF you've outed yourself as a quick-learner with pior experience. I'll be in touch. I'm keeping an eye on M4D since I'm also in the market for disinformation specialists.

Posted by Unca Sam 2004-3-15 12:35:21 PM|| 2004-3-15 12:35:21 PM|| Front Page Top

#4 OP-
Same here sir - ex-USAF Ammo. I can still build an IED with the best of 'em.*S*

Mike

Posted by Mike Kozlowski 2004-3-15 12:39:14 PM|| 2004-3-15 12:39:14 PM|| Front Page Top

#5 I went to college while I was on active duty and received my BS in Information Technologies. Prior to gaining my degree and retirement I BEGGED the Air Force to let me cross-train into computers/communications and they refused every time. This is a curse when you are in a âchronic critically manned specialtyâ and not E1- E4. Since I retired four years ago I have go many letters asking if I would like to come back (enlisted). It would certainly be a kick in the head if they forced me to come back in! Oh the pay cut!

Posted by Cyber Sarge (VRWC CA Chapter) 2004-3-15 12:54:19 PM|| 2004-3-15 12:54:19 PM|| Front Page Top

#6 So, any call for computer types with Japanese language who are in their *ahem* "extremely late 30's" ?

Posted by Carl in N.H 2004-3-15 12:55:10 PM|| 2004-3-15 12:55:10 PM|| Front Page Top

#7 Well, if they are after any plumpish, fifty-ish PA/Broadcaster types, they still have three years to come after me as a Retired Reserve resource. I'm afraid it would take Mr. Rumsfeld on my doorstep with my orders in his hand to get me to believe it, though.

Posted by Sgt. Mom 2004-3-15 1:30:24 PM|| [www.sgtstryker.com] 2004-3-15 1:30:24 PM|| Front Page Top

#8 Didn't we see this article yesterday?

Anyway, call me a market idealist, but why not just pay more for these skills?

Posted by someone 2004-3-15 2:00:45 PM|| 2004-3-15 2:00:45 PM|| Front Page Top

#9 Sgt Mom-
I can't say as I blame you, believe me. I'll HAPPILY go if called back, but it better be pretty please with sugar on top. And after some more reflection, now that I have my bachelor's degree, maybe I should hold out for a commission next time?*S*

Mike

Posted by Mike Kozlowski 2004-3-15 2:04:34 PM|| 2004-3-15 2:04:34 PM|| Front Page Top

#10 I'm with you Mike. But it better be a direct commission, I already know how to march and salute.

Posted by Cyber Sarge (VRWC CA Chapter) 2004-3-15 3:07:34 PM|| 2004-3-15 3:07:34 PM|| Front Page Top

#11 Pretty please with sugar on top AND a direct commission? Works for me, guys!

Posted by Sgt. Mom 2004-3-15 4:11:19 PM|| [www.sgtstryker.com] 2004-3-15 4:11:19 PM|| Front Page Top

#12 I know I could pass as pub hound in the UK. I'd hang around listening for clues.

Posted by Lucky 2004-3-15 4:41:20 PM|| 2004-3-15 4:41:20 PM|| Front Page Top

#13 Good post, Mike.
My own guess is that this is a contingency for the shiite really hitting the fan, nuclear terrorism or post-nuclear recovery in the ME, that sort of thing.

Posted by Atomic Conspiracy 2004-3-15 5:38:35 PM|| 2004-3-15 5:38:35 PM|| Front Page Top

#14 Ooooh! Ooooh! *waves frantically* PICK ME! PICK ME!

Posted by Ptah 2004-3-15 7:07:59 PM|| [http://www.crusaderwarcollege.org] 2004-3-15 7:07:59 PM|| Front Page Top

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