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Originally posted by Peaches
http://www.globalsecurity.org/milita...y/usar-irr.htm
"This is not the first time the Army has used the IRR to fill its manpower needs. During the Gulf War, more than 20,000 IRR Soldiers were mobilized and deployed. Since the terrorist attacks of Sept. 11, 2001, the Army has called up more than 2,500 IRR Soldiers -- the majority through IRR volunteers, though some have been involuntary call-ups."
So, 10 times as many were called up during the Gulf war.
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It always amazes me the lack of knowledge Americans have about their own military...but I guess it shouldn't since less than 1% ever serve.