§ 12302. Ready Reserve

• (a) In time of national emergency declared by the President after January 1, 1953 , or when otherwise authorized by law, an authority designated by the Secretary concerned may, without the consent of the persons concerned, order any unit, and any member not assigned to a unit organized to serve as a unit, in the Ready Reserve under the jurisdiction of that Secretary to active duty for not more than 24 consecutive months.
• (b) To achieve fair treatment as between members in the Ready Reserve who are being considered for recall to duty without their consent, consideration shall be given to—
  • (1) the length and nature of previous service, to assure such sharing of exposure to hazards as the national security and military requirements will reasonably allow;
  • (2) family responsibilities; and
  • (3) employment necessary to maintain the national health, safety, or interest.
• (c) Not more than 1,000,000 members of the Ready Reserve may be on active duty, without their consent, under this section at any one time.