Which category does NOT represent an Active Status of the Naval Reserve?

The Volunteer Reserve Component (VRC) is not categorized under Active Status of the Naval Reserve. The VRC typically refers to components of the reserve that engage in voluntary service but may not necessarily be in a status that equates to active duty or immediate availability for deployment.

In contrast, the Selected Reserve (SELRES) represents those individuals who are actively drilling and participating in routine training and are therefore in an active status. The Individual Ready Reserve (IRR) consists of members who are not in active duty but can be recalled to active service when necessary; however, they are not classified as actively participating in daily operations or training. Full-time Support (FTS) personnel are those on active duty to support reserve training programs and administrative functions, demonstrating their active engagement within the reserve framework.

By recognizing the roles and statuses of each of the other categories, it becomes evident that the VRC, while a valuable component of reserve capabilities, does not fully align with the definition of active status within the Naval Reserve structure.