Be Prepared for Mobilization

In the Army National Guard, you must always prepare for possible mobilization. Getting ready for a federal or state mission is a job that all Guard members and their families take seriously. It requires thoughtful research, planning and execution.

But the preparation pays off when you mobilize or deploy for training. You can leave with the confidence that you and your family are ready and fully prepared for the time apart. You will be better able to focus on your mission and function more efficiently when you know that those back home are secure.

Overview—Mobilization of the Reserve Components

The following displays the "Spectrum of Emergencies" and related "Level of Response." Roles and missions of the Reserve components (RC) extend to all these emergencies. The levels of response in the figure represent the statutory authorities currently available for accessing Reserve component forces.

Note that the figure displays a continuum of requirements which is graduated in intensity. However, each is separate and may present itself simultaneously with others. Reserve components may be required for more than one of these operations at once. In addition, the statutes are listed in order of increasing scope from bottom to top, but this does not imply that one is a precursor to another. In fact, any one can be used separately without invoking any of the others, and more than one authority can be used at the same time without violating the intent of the others.