Who does the Active Status List (ASL) include?

The Active Status List (ASL) includes reservists who may be called to Active Duty, which reflects the status of personnel who are not on active duty at the moment but remain in a readiness posture for potential activation. This group is critical to the operational capabilities of military branches, as they are trained and prepared to serve as needed.

In contrast, active duty personnel are primarily included in different statuses, and while permanently stationed reservists can be on active duty or support roles, they may not always be reflected in the same context as those who are in a reserve status ready for activation. Retired personnel, on the other hand, do not meet the criteria for inclusion on the ASL, given that they have concluded their active service obligations. The ASL specifically focuses on those individuals who are available for immediate duty, emphasizing the readiness aspect of reservists.