No such thing as 'called forward' under the law.
Leon, those .pdfs sum up what's wrong with the system. No-one can really understand them completely.
Dear Bloggs:
You left the RAF on nn.nn.nnnn. Your reserve liability is as follows:
1. Call-out until nn.nn.nnnn. This means that, if (.....................), you might be required to augment regular RAF forces for a maximum single period of (....).
2. Re-call until nn.nn.nnnn. This means that, if (.....................), you might be required to assist in the defence of the UK for a maximum single period of (....).
3. Until nn.nn.nnnn, if you change your name, change address or (.....), please advise 0800nnnnnnn or via e-mail to reserves@..............
For further information, contact www.reservehelpline........
K.I.S.S.!!
As for 'dire emergency', how does that definition cover Bliar's illegal military adventurism?