Based on historical records available up to September 2021, here's a general overview of instances where U.S. Presidents ordered the activation of the Selected Reserve and certain members of the Individual Ready Reserve (IRR) to active duty. Please note that the following information may not be exhaustive:
Operation Desert Shield/Desert Storm (1990-1991): President George H.W. Bush ordered the activation of numerous reserve and IRR members in response to Iraq's invasion of Kuwait. This activation supported the subsequent military operations during the Gulf War.
Operations Enduring Freedom and Iraqi Freedom (2001-2011): Following the September 11, 2001 attacks, President George W. Bush authorized the activation of reserve forces and IRR members as part of the response to the attacks and subsequent operations in Afghanistan and Iraq.
Operations in the Middle East: Presidents Barack Obama and Donald Trump both ordered reserve activations for ongoing military operations in the Middle East, including counterterrorism efforts and support to regional partners.
Based on historical records available up to September 2021, here's a general overview of instances where U.S. Presidents ordered the activation of the Selected Reserve and certain members of the Individual Ready Reserve (IRR) to active duty. Please note that the following information may not be exhaustive:
Operation Desert Shield/Desert Storm (1990-1991): President George H.W. Bush ordered the activation of numerous reserve and IRR members in response to Iraq's invasion of Kuwait. This activation supported the subsequent military operations during the Gulf War.
Operations Enduring Freedom and Iraqi Freedom (2001-2011): Following the September 11, 2001 attacks, President George W. Bush authorized the activation of reserve forces and IRR members as part of the response to the attacks and subsequent operations in Afghanistan and Iraq.
Operations in the Middle East: Presidents Barack Obama and Donald Trump both ordered reserve activations for ongoing military operations in the Middle East, including counterterrorism efforts and support to regional partners.
Yep, but this one is to Europe which is a first.
Without Prior Active Military Action