Number: RL30637 Title: Involuntary Reserve Activations for U.S. Military Operations Since World War II Authors: Lawrence Kapp, Foreign Affairs, Defense, and Trade Division Abstract: This report provides information on involuntary activations of reservists for U.S. military operations since World War II. It provides a summary of the circumstances surrounding the activation, the statutory authority used to activate the reservists, the dates of activation, the number of reservists activated, and the number and types of units activated. Pages: 25 Date: Updated August 14, 2000