The Army announced that about 80 soldiers will face review panels, known as separation boards, although the number may grow. If it is determined that they intentionally failed to obey a mobilization order, they would face one of three levels of discharge from the service: honorable, general or other-than-honorable.

They do not face criminal charges.

"Because of these soldiers' disregard of their duty, the Army will initiate separation proceedings on all IRR soldiers who fail to obey mobilization orders," the Army said in a statement explaining its decision to act.

I can't blame anyone who wouldn't want to go back, it's a tough job, especially now. But the IRR is part of the contract and while a few might be able to play the "I didn't know" card, most knew and could end up getting an "other-than-honorable" discharge which won't look good. Calling up soldiers from the Individual Ready Reserve is rarely done, but with the strain on the military due to the prolonged conflict in Iraq and Afghanistan over 5000 soldiers who haven't served their full 8 years have been called up.

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