The HQ RIO Individual Reservist (IR) Advisory Council is a forum for HQ RIO leadership, RIO Detachment and Operating Location leadership, and a cross section of IRs to give a consolidated voice to all IRs. This council gives IRs the opportunity to identify issues experienced in the field, help identify IR-based solutions, and ultimately provide recommendations to the HQ RIO/CC for action.

IMAs, MAs and PIRR members from any AFSC and rank are eligible to participate. Members serve for a period of 2 years starting each FY with the option to renew membership each year with a 3-year term limit. (NOTE: This is a volunteer additional duty, not an IMA position.)

IR Advisory Council Charter

The current membership of the IR Council:

(The Governing Body and Advisory Board make up the Executive Council.)

Governing Body
HQ RIO/CC: Col Nathan Day
HQ RIO/DO: Mr. Gary Thurman
HQ RIO/CCC: CMSgt Jofred Aviles

Advisory Board
RIO Public Affairs: Maj Candice Allen
RIO Plans & Programs: Lt Col Shuan Pringle
RIO IR Orders & Pay: Maj J. Darren Mattheis

Advisory Council (as of Jan 2025)

Lt Col Julie Capernal
Maj Rodney Glassman
Maj Aaron Schmidt
Capt Katherine Carr
SMSgt Manly Souza
SSgt Kelsey Hipnar

IRs are encouraged to contact their council representatives to recommend topics to be discussed, bring issues to RIO leadership and to recommend solutions to help make it easier to serve for IR's.