factually
Index/Topics/Military Recall Authority

Military Recall Authority

The authority to recall retirees and order reservists to active duty in the U.S. military

Fact-Checks

2 results
Jan 13, 2026

How do the different U.S. military services treat retiree recall and reserve status differently in practice?

The authority to recall retirees and order reservists to active duty is rooted in federal statute and department regulations, but each service applies those authorities differently in practice — from ...

Jan 6, 2026

How do administrative actions (recall orders, retirement status changes) trigger military jurisdiction?

Administrative steps like recall orders and changes in retirement status are the legal levers that convert a former service member’s civilian standing into a military one—bringing them back under acti...