What is defined as termination of active duty status and transfer or reversion to a reserve component not on active duty, including transfer to the individual ready reserve (IRR)?

• A. Discharge
• B. Release from active duty
• C. Military service obligation
• D. Expiration term of services (ETS)

Answer: (B)

The situation described is a shift from active service to a reserve status. This specific term refers to ending active duty and moving or reverting to a reserve component that isn’t on active duty, including a transfer to the Individual Ready Reserve. It captures the precise change in status from serving full‑time to being in a non-active component, rather than ending all military service or simply marking the end of a duty term.

Why this fits best: It’s a formal status change focused on the transition from active duty to a non‑active reserve status. It’s distinct from a discharge, which ends service entirely; from a military service obligation, which is the remaining obligation owed after some separation; and from an expiration term of service, which is the scheduled end date of a current enlistment and doesn’t automatically imply transfer to the reserve. This term specifically describes the act of leaving active duty for reserve status, including IRR.