A soldier who sends a package requesting transfer to the Individual Reserve (IRR), or another component of the reserve, must send a memorandum. This memo should reference the applicable Army regulation that supports the Soldier’s justification for requesting the transfer.
The following is an example of a memorandum requesting the transfer to the IRR; this request is for hardship reasons. This example was hastily generated. You want to generate a memo that makes a strong case. This is just one example that gives an idea of how to prepare the IRR transfer request memorandum.
MEMORANDUM TO Commander, 1-23 Basketry Unit
SUBJECT: Individual Reserve Transfer Request Ready for SSG DRILL N. MAS
PURPOSE: Request Transfer to the Individual Ready Reserve due to Dependency Difficulties.
1. Per AR 140-10, Chapter 4, Paragraph 4-9f, Paragraph 4-11b(4) and Paragraph 4-13, voluntary reassignment for dependency or hardship; request the reassignment of the Troop Program Unit (TPU) to the Individual Ready Reserve (IRR). Per Paragraph 4-13b(1)(e), I have completed IET, obtained a MOS, and am not within 3 months of ETS.
2. My specific hardship involves my recently disabled son, Trampled S. More. During the Christmas season, Trampled S. More saved my mother-in-law’s life. Both were overrun by sleigh pulling reindeer. They neither saw nor heard these reindeer coming; they just landed out of nowhere. Without the heroic efforts of my son, my mother-in-law would have passed away. Unfortunately, she suffered permanent physical injuries. Although he recovered enough to sing about the event, his injuries left him physically disabled and he was unable to live independently.
3. My wife, Purchasa M. More, is unable to provide for her needs on her own in the long term. Our closest relative lives 500 miles away. The local Department of Human Services is unable to find alternative living arrangements, assisted living, group homes, or sponsored residential that can help Trampled S. More’s quality of life. Those services now fall to Purchasesa and me.
4. I have included affidavits from Justin E. Time, M.D., family physician; Justa O. Quack, Ph.D., medical specialist; Alwise S. Nosing, social worker; and Excessive Lee Grimacing, physical therapist; to support this IRR transfer request for dependency difficulties. I have also included affidavits from CPT Whip U. Work-Meister, Detachment Commander and SFC Constantine F. Hammer, Detachment NCOIC, who are aware of my family’s situation and have followed the development of this hardship.
5. The point of contact for this memorandum is the undersigned at 1 (222) 333-4444 or [email address here].
* Signature Block:
Example:
[First Name] [Last Name]
[Rank] [Enlisted branch official abbreviation]
DRILL MORE
SSG Purchase Order
Tips:
See AR 140-10, Army Reserve Assignments, Attachments, Details, and Transfers, for details on how to request IRR dependency or hardship transfers.
* See AR 25-50, Preparation and Management of Correspondence, for the composition and location of the signature block. This reference also notes how to approach enclosures.
References:
AR 140-10 Army Reserve Assignments, Attachments, Details, and Transfers
AR 25-50 Preparation and Handling of Correspondence
