The benefits and entitlements afforded an IMA prior to, during and after activation are the same benefits and entitlements afforded all Air Force Reservists. Of primary interest are the following:

Benefits (Volunteerism & Involuntary Recall to Active Duty (Mobilization))

• Medical
• Yellow Ribbon
• Hostile Fire Pay
• Hardship Duty Pay
• Combat Zone Tax Exclusion
• Federal Civilian Differential Pay
• Downtime and Respite
• Leave Sell Back and Carryover
• Reduced Retirement Age
• Service Members Civil Relief Act (SCRA)
• Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve (ESGR)
• Return to Civilian Employment Rights

In addition, members who are involuntarily recalled to Active Duty (Mobilized) are eligible for the following benefits and entitlements:

• 1095
• Hardship Due to Early Mobilization Curtailment
• Dwell Time Protection