Transitioning Reservists to Active or Inactive National Service for Enhanced Readiness (TRANSFER) Act
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- Introduced
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To President
- Became Law
Overview
This bill aims to improve military readiness by allowing for more flexible transfers of National Guard officers between active and inactive status. Currently, the process for transferring officers is limited. The TRANSFER Act would establish regulations allowing officers to be temporarily moved from inactive status to active duty to fill vacancies within National Guard units, and vice versa. This would provide greater flexibility for both the Guard and the military.
Key provisions
- Establishes regulations for transferring National Guard officers between active and inactive status.
- Allows officers to be transferred from inactive to active duty to fill vacancies.
- Permits officers to be transferred from active to inactive duty to fill vacancies.
- The Secretary of the Army and the Secretary of the Air Force will prescribe the regulations.
Who is affected
- Army National Guard officers
- Air Force National Guard officers
- The Army National Guard
- The Air Force National Guard
- The Department of Defense
Notable changes
- Creates a mechanism for more readily utilizing inactive National Guard officers to fill vacancies.
- Provides flexibility in officer assignments within the National Guard.
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