Ordering the Selected Reserve of the Armed Forces to Active Duty
May 4, 2020
Signed by: Donald Trump
Signed on: Apr 30, 2020
Published on: May 4, 2020
May 4, 2020
Signed by: Donald Trump
Signed on: Apr 30, 2020
Published on: May 4, 2020
Summary
Calls up to 200 members of the Selected Reserve to active duty to help with a special mission against drug trafficking in the Western Hemisphere.
What problem does this solve?
The regular Armed Forces need more help for a special mission to fight drug trafficking. This order allows the Secretary of Defense to call up to 200 reservists to support this mission.
What does this order do?
Activation of Selected Reserve
Authorizes the Secretary of Defense to order up to 200 members of the Selected Reserve to active duty at any one time.
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Specific mission authorized
Specifies the activation is for the 'Enhanced Department of Defense Counternarcotic Operation in the Western Hemisphere'.
Service duration limit
Limits the active duty service for these reservists to not more than 365 consecutive days.
Who does this affect?
- Selected Reserve members
- Department of Defense
What is the real world impact?
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Strengthens military operations against drug trafficking
Provides additional personnel to the Department of Defense for a specific mission focused on fighting drug-related activities in the Western Hemisphere, showing a focus on this issue.
When does this start?
This order became effective on April 30, 2020.