Which group of individuals may be temporarily activated from inactive status according to the Active Status List?

Reservists may be temporarily activated from inactive status as they are part of the reserve components of the military. This activation can occur when the needs of the military require additional personnel to support operations, training, or in times of crisis. Reservists maintain a connection to active duty service but primarily serve in an inactive status unless activated for specific assignments. This capability provides a flexible workforce for the military, allowing them to quickly respond to varying demands without maintaining large standing forces.

National Guard members, although they also serve a dual role similar to reservists, are typically activated under different mechanisms and do not fall directly into the same category as reservists for this specific question. Active duty personnel are already serving full-time and do not transition from an inactive status, while retired individuals are no longer active members of the service and cannot be activated.