I spent 12 years in the military (my career was ended in the 1st Gulf War) and was an E-7 Non Commissioned Officer not a Commissioned Officer...thus your knowledge about the recalling of Officers should be more extensive than mine. It has been my understanding that Officers who do not resign their Commission (it has been my understanding that it is optional after fulling ones military obligation to retain or resign their Commissions) are subject to recall until age 62. I knew a Major in the 1st Gulf War that was recalled after retirement (though I do not think that it was a forced recall but instead he was requested to return to active duty). I also knew retired E-Ratings that were recalled after retirement during the 1st Gulf War...but once again it was not a forced recall.

As far as E-Ratings being recalled after receiving an Honorable Discharge...there have been recalls (from time to time) of those that have not fulfilled their eight year obligation. An E-Rating receives an Honorable Discharge upon separation from active duty...and upon each re-enlistment. I have several Honorable Discharges. Another example...my brother served three years active duty with the Army and was given an Honorable Discharge then enlisted in the Marines and received an Honorable Discharge from the Corp when he re-enlisted in the Marines...and ultimately recieved a General Discharge under honorable conditions for a medical problem...when he could not fulfill his second enlistment in the Corp.

This is 100% correct

My four years of inactive reserve are already up! :thumbsup