From: "PAW"
Date: 8/25/2004 1:22 AM Central Daylight Time
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From: osite (RobertR237)
Date: 8/23/2004 8:51 PM Central Daylight Time
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From: " jls"
Date: 8/23/2004 7:10 AM Central Daylight Time
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http://www.glcq.com/bush_at_arpc1.htm

I got as far as the ARPC gag. For those who never served during that
time
frame
let me explain. The site said Bush never finished his 6 year commitment.
The
authour has no idea what that means. During that time ALL males 18 and
over
had
a 6 year obligation unless excused for valid reasons (conscientious
objector,
medical etc). This means if one signed up for 3 years active duty in the
Army
and completed those 3 years and got out he STILL had 3 years inactive
reserves
before being released. If Bush didn't serve his 6 years in either Guard,
active
or reserves the remaining time was INACTIVE reserve.

The six year obligation was the same for officers, warrants and
enlisteds.

As an aside retirees have a 10 year inactive reserve obligation upon
retirement.

Think what you want about Bush, but wild accusations and name calling
proves
absoultely nothing.

Dan, U.S. Air Force, retired


On the contrary Dan, I proves a great deal...just not about Bush.


Bob Reed


I hadn't look at it that way. You are correct.

Dan, U.S. Air Force, retired

Any of you guys recall NG's with 4 year active reserve commitments in the
late 60's, early 70's? I don't. Every single NG I knew was on 6 year ACTIVE
reserve status. I'm sure many of them would have enjoyed getting cut loose
early too.

Phil

The commitment was a total of 6 years. I know people who did Guard fo 6 years
and and some who did 4 years. Never having done Guard I'm not sure how they did
it.

Dan, U.S. Air Force, retired