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Click here to expand contentClick here to collapse content  What is an Individual Reservist?

Individual Reservists (IRs) are Individual Mobilization Augmentees (IMA) and Participating Individual Ready Reservists (PIRR). They are assigned to, and support, 53 major commands, combatant commands and defense agencies.  IMAs are accountable to the Air Force Reserve Command and assigned to funded, active-component positions. PIRRs participate for points towards retirement only.

Unlike a traditional reservist, serving one weekend a month and two weeks in the summer, an IR works with the active-component unit to which they are assigned to create a training schedule based on the annual needs of that unit. An IR will often complete all of their annual training at once.

In addition to their wartime efforts, the peacetime mission of IRs is to provide backfill for active-component bases. Members also provide support for relief efforts worldwide in the aftermath of disasters such as hurricanes, floods and earthquakes.

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Click here to expand contentClick here to collapse content  How to apply

There are two paths to becoming an IR. Based on your background, review the options below and choose the one that's right for you.

  • Active duty, sister service, IRR, civilian:
  1. Recruiter Locator
  2. call 1 (800) 257-1212 (24/7)
  • Traditional Reservist
  1. AF IMT 1288 - App for Ready Reserve Assignment
  2. (3) Most recent EPR/OPRs
  3. Personal Resume

To find vacancies, either contact your local recruiter or visit the Reserve Vacancies section on AFPC Secure (Air Force Portal > AFPC Secure > Reserve Vacancies). Use the information on the vacancy pages to locate the appropriate point of contact for your desired position. Submit your AF IMT 1288, EPRs/OPRs and personal resumé to the POC listed on the vacancy.

ALREADY AN Individual Reservist? IRs interested in searching for new positions can review vacancies on AFPC Secure (Air Force Portal > AFPC Secure > Reserve Vacancies). Unless otherwise noted, the application process is the same as the one for traditional reservists.

Click here to expand contentClick here to collapse content  IMA Vacancies

Review the IMA Vacancy List below to see a list of current opportunities. This list is updated monthly. To apply for a vacancy, visit the Reserve Vacancies portion of AFPC Secure.

Click here to expand contentClick here to collapse content  Advertise your vacancy

To advertise you vacant IMA position, Unit Reserve Coordinators must fill out the form below and send it to the owning Detachment for posting in the Reserve Management Vacancy System.

Ensure any special requirements needed for the position are listed on the form.