6 Things You NEED To Know BEFORE Joining The Army Reserves

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"The pioneers of a warless world are the young men and women who refuse military service. He who joyfully marches to music in rank and file has already earned my contempt. He has been given a large brain by mistake, since for him the spinal cord would fully suffice. This disgrace to civilization should be done away with at once. Heroism at command, senseless brutality, deplorable love-of-country stance, how violently I hate all this, how despicable and ignoble war is; I would rather be torn to shreds than be a part of so base an action! It is my conviction that killing under the cloak of war is nothing but an act of murder." -Albert Einstein

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Currently enlisted, active Navy and am separating in a few months. Considering joining Army Reserve as an officer down the line. Would you mind shedding some light on your experience, specifically as an officer in the reserves? I’ve read that more often than not, as an officer, you end up putting in many hours outside of drill time in order to set up/coordinate operations for your unit?

Honestly bro I wanna join the army I’m really close to going active duty but I don’t wanna feel like a prisoner ngl ik then bonuses fat but it just would feel a lot better and more motivating knowing I could go home after yk

What’s it like for prior active duty?

I spent 10yrs meeting my contract as a officer captain. For what to do not seen be seen as veteran. Army will pull you for war but not even treat you as a veteran. I know because because I got my useless honorable discharge.

So does the Army reserves get mroe specialty schools than the guard , like airborn, air assualt etc

Do they pay for your flight to Texas

Just wanted to comment that a job cannot legally fire you for going to drill. We are protected under USERRA.

Could yall help me out? Isnt there a sign on bonus for reserves? Im seeing lots about like 20 or 30k sign on bonuses. Is it likely i get that or is it a rare thing?

Thank you for information I am army reserve 😁

I’m an American in East Asia (Taiwan). Could I do drill by flying to Japan every month? Are there units there?

Looking at doing military reserves before joining the police department as to broaden my skills, anyone recommend?

My appointment is next Wednesday I'm so excited

My unit is literally 2 miles away. I recently joined as an 88Mike. lol

Life hack, you can go from reserve into active duty for 90 days and boom....VA bill. Only 30 days have to be consecutive

My dream is to join the US Army and serve as an active soldier, the biggest challenge is that I'm a Kenyan citizen, never had an opportunity to travel to the US and am not the Citizen either, I'm 28 yrs old turning 29 on Jan 8th 2024, I belive my dream will come true one day, thanks for the good advice, “This We’ll Defend”

My 18 year old son is on the cusp of joining.

Oops, i enlisted in the Air Force reserve😮

Does the army cover transportation?

Health benefits and a home loan in six years only working 15 days a year? Been considering this alot now that my girl will be starting rotations

What’s MOS?

You forgot to mention the important top 6.......

1. You don't have to pass a fitness test after basic training. There's no reprocussions for failing
2. You don't have to show up for drill weekend every month. There's no AWOL for drill weekend
3. You can get a DUI as long as you're not on orders during your "2 week" training.
4. If you fail a drug test, they'll call you out on it about 1.5 years later
5. If the Army tells you that you're deploying, you can just refuse to sign the counseling
6. You can basically do whatever you want and get away with it because you're not Active duty and on title 10 status.

So with 4 years experience in the marines as an E3 I would be making the E3 4 year experience rate?

Thats me in a way....i live in NC the mos that i want is in texas....but was flexible to move to texas

….What is a MOS ?

….what is AGR ?

Wait thought your job can’t fire if you in the military

I want to become an army reserve.can’t wait

What’s the age limit. I am in IT and 33 and already have a mortgage. Is it a good idea to join reserve?

can i train more than just 1 weekend a month if i choose to?

Well y'all gone take military money from the national guards. That's what y'all gone do

Is y'all United States army cause they supposed to stop national guards from stealing from the army

I’m joining to get my feet wet then will go over to enlisted!

Do you have to go to tech school or can you return to your civilian job after BMT when in the reserve?

Can you bring your spouse/kids to drill weekends?

I spent 6 years in the Army Reserve in the 1980s. There were no benefits, no VA, no health care, no GI bill. Just a paycheck.

Great video. I get so tired of active duty folks who don't understand the Army Reserve making snide comments. I remind them that we get a blue, now white ID card, entitled to benefits and get retired pay if we get 20 good years. They are also surprised that we get VA benefits if we qualify and that we get Tricare for Life once we reach the age. Maybe active duty is not intended for everybody just like the Army Reserves is not intended for everybody. I find that most folks in the Army Reserves have a job that pays them enough and being in the Army Reserves is a good way to supplement their income and add another avenue of revenue for retirement if they get 20 good years. I worked with enough active duty soldiers and they had a struggle going out to get a job after retirment depending on what career field they had experience in and education. If they wanted to work civil service it was easier to get a job on a contract or civil service after the required waiting time and with their VA preference. They still wind up working another 10 years or more to qualify for another retirement. I find it easier to have built my civil service career and Army Reserves career at the same time then retire 2 years apart and be done. Really good video that explained everything and it will help those looking at joining the Army Reserves.

So I’ve i go reserves and get tired of it I can sign on and go active?

Hi
When you fly to your base in Texas from NC for the weekend drill, does the Army pay for your plane and taxi fare?

Can I become a citizen before/after bmt as a reservist?

Bro, you're speaking in military lingo we have no clue what MOS is. Yeah we can Google it but come on if you're trying to sell somebody who wants to join don't talk in jargon people have no clue what the hell it is

Most important thing being in army reserves is having your phone fully charged

What is the deployment ratw for reserves

I have no degree and no money at the moment. If i join the reserve as 91b and do the quick leave bonus (15k) would i be able to like start a life and live? 15k for a cheap car and apartment and then a mechanic degree?

Can i get citizenship if i join the military as a reserve.
I am a greencard holder .

Can you do special ops in reserves?

When it comes to the military regardless of, if were talking about enlisting, reenlisting or choosing a MOS there are 3 factors you need to look at.
1. Recruiters have a quota and get paid the same if you are eligible and sign up regardless of if your experience in the military is good or bad
2. It is important to ask yourself the following 2 very important questions: What are you going to get out of the military with the choice you made while you’re in the military and when you get out? (
3. It is your responsibility to take initiative and strategize before you get in the military, while you are in the military, and when you get out.

I'm 32 and thinking about joining. Im just not sure which branch would be best since I have a wife and kid's. My biggest regret is not serving my country. I want to enlist while im still able to. If anyone has any advice please drop a comment!