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