What component consists of reservists available for immediate recall to active duty?

• A. Selected Reserve
• B. Ready Reserve
• C. Standby Reserve
• D. Retired Reserve

Answer: (B)

Reservists available for immediate recall to active duty are part of the Ready Reserve, the portion of the reserve components kept in a state of readiness for quick activation. This category exists specifically to provide personnel who can be brought back to active duty with little delay, maintaining units and individuals who can fill vacancies as needed. While the Ready Reserve includes the Selected Reserve (the primary group that drills and can be recalled on short notice) as well as other ready elements, the key idea is that these members are kept prepared for rapid recall. In contrast, the Standby Reserve is for reservists not currently in a ready status but who could be recalled under certain circumstances, and the Retired Reserve consists of retirees who are recalled only in specific emergencies. So, the component designed for immediate recall is the Ready Reserve.