Readiness

Cpl. Robert Alara, an ammo technician previously stationed in Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, poses for a portrait before continuing with the Individual Ready Reserve (IRR) Muster process, Manhattan Beach, California, Jan. 21, 2023. Marines that take part in the IRR Muster are screened in order to ensure readiness for augmentation into the active component of the total force. The IRR Marines were required to attend a reserve opportunity and obligations brief as well as complete an admin audit in order to ensure their information is up to date in the case of receiving recall orders. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Jonathan L. Gonzalez)