[Milsurplus] Oddball question

[Kenneth G. Gordon]

Jack Antonio wrote:

> So the question is, is RA followed by eight
> digits a valid military serial number? And
> does RA signify Regular Army, as opposed
> to a draftee?

Yes.

I first joined the National Guard when I was about 17. My 
serial number, even on active duty was NG-28727210, for the 5 
years or so I was in the guard.

When I then was shifted to the Army Reserve, it became RA-
28727210.

Ken W7EKB