Ordering Reserve Members of the Armed Forces to Active Duty
Oct 23, 2014
Signed by: Barack Obama
Signed on: Oct 16, 2014
Published on: Oct 23, 2014
Oct 23, 2014
Signed by: Barack Obama
Signed on: Oct 16, 2014
Published on: Oct 23, 2014
Summary
Allows the military to call up reserve members to help with the Ebola virus outbreak in West Africa.
What problem does this solve?
The active military needed more people to effectively help with the Ebola virus outbreak in West Africa. This order gives leaders the power to call up reserve forces to provide that help.
What does this order do?
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Authorizes reserve forces for active duty
Allows the Secretary of Defense and Secretary of Homeland Security to order members of the Selected Reserve and certain Individual Ready Reserve members to active duty.
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Supports Operation United Assistance
Calls up forces to help with civilian-led humanitarian aid for the Ebola virus disease outbreak in West Africa.
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Includes the Coast Guard
Gives the Secretary of Homeland Security authority over the Coast Guard for this operation when it is not serving in the Navy.
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Limits legal challenges
States that this order does not create any new right or benefit that can be enforced in court by any person or group.
Who does this affect?
- U.S. Armed Forces Reserve members
- U.S. Coast Guard Reserve members
What is the real world impact?
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Provides rapid support for a health crisis
Allows the military to quickly increase its numbers to help with the Ebola outbreak in West Africa. Using reserve forces is faster than other ways of getting more people for a specific mission.
When does this start?
This order took effect on October 16, 2014, the date it was signed.