Guidance Updates

  • Nominations for Outstanding IR of the Year accepted until May 23

    INDIVIDUAL RESERVIST OF THE YEAR AWARD GUIDANCE for award year 2024 (1 January – 31 December 2024)  Eligibility: All Individual Reservists are eligible if they meet the following requirements: Nominee must not have had an unfavorable information file (UIF) or control roster action during the award

  • FY25 Annual Tour Orders Request Deadline Reminder

    The deadline for submitting FY25 Annual Tour (AT) orders requests is 31 May 25. Submit your requests via myFSS HERE.  Late Submissions: Requests submitted after 1 June 25 require a Memorandum For Record (MFR) endorsed by the Active Duty Commander/Unit Colonel (O-6), Detachment Commander, and

  • HQ RIO Guidance on Standards and Readiness Reviews for IRs

    This guidance memorandum provides guidance to IRs on participation in Standards and Readiness Reviews (SRRs).  An SRR is a focused assessment conducted at the unit level to identify and address factors inhibiting mission readiness and execution. This assessment includes consideration of mental and

  • HQ RIO expands participation criteria for vIRO May 7-9

    HQ RIO is broadening its reach to better support Individual Reservists and external stakeholders by expanding participation in its upcoming virtual Individual Reservists Orientation (vIRO), scheduled for May 7-9, 2025, from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Mountain Daylight Time. Originally designed for

  • Important Information Regarding Leave Sell-back and Carryover

    Due to a recent increase in requests for leave sell-back and carryover, please be aware of the following:Processing Time: Expect a 90–120-day processing time for all requests. This extended timeframe is necessary to ensure accuracy given the current volume.Leave Audit: The Air Force Reserve is

  • You're Invited: Quarterly Virtual IR All Call

    HQ RIO is hosting its quarterly virtual IR All Call, led by RIO Commander Col. Nathan Day, on Friday, March 14, 2025, at 10:00 a.m. Mountain Time. This virtual town hall meeting is designed specifically for IRs, providing a platform to stay informed and engaged on key topics.Agenda Highlights

  • IR All Call Today - "Shutdown" Contingency Questions

    HQ RIO will host an IR All Call TODAY, Friday, Dec. 20 at 2:00 PM Mountain Time, to provide a Continuing Resolution update.During this call, HQ RIO will relay AFRC guidance and address any questions or concerns that may arise. The participation of all IRs is highly encouraged to ensure that everyone

  • Virtual Individual Reservists Orientation (vIRO) March 12-14

    HQ RIO is pleased to announce the upcoming virtual Individual Reservists Orientation (vIRO), scheduled to take place from 12-14 March. This orientation is specifically designed for Individual Mobilization Augmentees (IMAs) and Participating Individual Ready Reservists (PIRRs) who have gained their

  • HQ RIO to host Virtual IR All Call on Dec. 13 at 1000 MT

    The Headquarters Readiness and Integration Organization (RIO) is set to host its quarterly virtual IR All Call, led by RIO Commander Col. Nathan Day. The event is scheduled to take place on Friday, Dec. 13, 2024, at 10:00 a.m., Mountain Time.A Town Hall Meeting for IRsThis hour-long virtual event

  • MANDATORY – CAFR TASKORD 2024-01 Acknowledgement

    Individual Reservists,On 1 November 2024, Lt Gen Healy published his third TASKORD as the CAFR, laying out his expectations. In that document, there are tasks for all Reserve Airmen, and specific responsibilities for each echelon of command.  He has directed all AFR members to read and acknowledge