The Medical Reserve Corps system is a federal initiative that was launched in July 2002, as part of a larger structure that encourages volunteer participation across the United States.
Freedom Corps
The umbrella organization is called the USA Freedom Corps, which covers four groups: AmeriCorps, Citizen Corps, Senior Corps, and the Peace Corps.

Citizen Corps
The Medical Reserve Corps is one of five units under Citizen Corps
![]() | Community Emergency Response Team |
![]() | Medical Reserve Corps |
![]() | Expanded "Neighborhood Watch" Program |
![]() | Volunteers in Police Service |
![]() | The Fire Corps |