Army Reserve Knowledge Base
Army reserve? I was planning on going to the army reserve, but I really don't have much info on it. I'm in the application process with a PD, and even though its a long way from here, I might have to work weekends. Is it possible to do the drills and other stuff on the weekdays? Or do I have to be there on the weekends?
Can you be in the army reserve and collect unemployment? My roommate was in the armory division of the army in iraq. He missed his last tour due to an injury. But he is in the army reserve and collects money for being active in the army reserver. But he also collects unemployment from the army somehow. Is this legitimate? The one check is coming from veteran affairs and the other is an actual unemployment check. This just doesn't seem right to me though. He doesn't get disability checks because they would be through social security. I just don't understand why he is getting 2 check cut to him, when he can't even explain it himself.
In the Army reserve but want to take a contract overseas? I recently joined the US Army reserve. I have a few decent job opportunities in the states right now, but I have not actually started working in a civilian job yet, as I just separated from active duty 2 months ago. One of the promising options I have is a 1 year contract in Iraq. I have been to one drill in the reserve so far and I have not yet brought up the question of how I would possibly take a contract overseas while being in the reserve. Anyone have any advice?
How much will the army reserve work with me on school? I want to join the army reserve but im going to school in august. So it doesn't seem like I would have enough time to do basic AND AIT. Could I just complete basic and then hold off on ait untill next summer? Is that a possibility? Or should I just wait untill I finish school? Thanks.
How much will the army reserve help me? Ok, so I am a senior in high school and just met with a recruiter about joining the army reserve. Im still in the process of deciding whether to join or not. I really need help with money for college because I intend to go into the medical field which is expensive. I would really like to know how much the army reserve will honestly help me. Also I would like to hear any stories of people who served. It would help me a lot. Thank You!
How is Army Reserve pay calculated during annual training? How is Army Reserve pay calculated during annual training? I know that there is BAH type 2 which almost nothing, but how is basic pay calculated? Is it based on active duty pay based on the number of training days? Or is it based on the Reserve pay guidelines? Just was curious.. we have an extended AT this year and will be CONUS for three weeks.
Can one choose his or her job in the army reserve? I want a straight answer from someone with lots of military knowledge. I know people in the guards have more freedom in choosing jobs, but I've heard that those in other branches (full-time) are often promised jobs, only to get stuck with something entirely different. Can people choose their job in the army reserve (assuming they are qualified for the job), or will the army just assign them one?
What is the army reserve how will it help me? What do I need to do? I am an 18 year old male high school graduate. I am not going to college. Im thinking about joining the army reserve or some other branch in the military. Mainly interested in army reserve. What do I do to start? What will I have to do once I'm in? What will they do for me?
What are the chances of being depolyed if going the Army Reserve? I know there is a chance but I want to finsh my 4 years of college and go to law with no interruptions. I am a senior in high school and going to be a freshman in college in the fall, is it worth it because I do need assistants with school BUT I don't want any interruptions. Maybe a year break before going to law school... So do you think the Army Reserve or ROTC program is for me??
What does it mean to serve in the Army Reserve? A friend of my dad's (who is also a lawyer) is retiring from the Army as a Lt. Col. by serving in the Army Reserve. Exactly what does it mean to serve in the Army Reserve? What are your job duties?
How much money will i make in the army reserve during training and after training.? I am joining the army reserve and was woundering how much money i will make, And if i am eligiable for other things. I am a single dad of 4. I also am bringing my brother with me when i join. So i guess i was wondering how much money will i make in basic training and after basic training. remember i am bringing my brother , and have 4 dependants. Thank you for your time in this matter.
Can you choose your field as an Army reserve officer? As an Army Reserve Officer, can you choose your specific field (Artillery, Chemical/Biological, Intelligence) or do you have to compete with active duty at OCS? I am interested in Intelligence work with the Army.
Girlie Girl! Will I make it through basic training and in general in the army reserve? I am the most prissy girl! What will be the hardest part of basic training for me? I really want to join the US army reserve. I would have joined active duty, but I want to stay home to finish school. I feel that the army will really help me to better my life. Am I making the right choice? ( for financial stability, more training for work while in school, to serve my country, to have a future.... ) I need honest opinions! Thank you in advance!
Can I join the Army Reserve, do basic training, and then do Army ROTC? I am planning on doing army ROTC at Texas A&M and before I did that I want to know if I am I able to join the reserve and do basic training and all that. I possibly want to be a Special Forces officer because I want to or an Aviation officer to fly helicopters. I am a Junior in High School.
Can you earn your GED and license in the Army Reserve? Can anyone give me a detailed description of the process? I couldn't finish school and my parents could never take me to get my license, i have always valued my education and i wonder if the army reserve would help me accomplish something. Thanks for your help.
I want to join the national guard or army reserve? I am a student in college. Almost have 2 years in. Just doing my basic courses. Don't know what I want to major in. I don't see myself in 10 years. I want to stay in the state (Hawaii). I have friends who joined the national guard and army reserve. According to them it was a good decision. What shall I join?
What is Army Reserve basic training like? Planning on going into the Army Reserve after I finish flight training for my comercial pilots liscence. What's the training like? Anything I should do to try to get ready? It won't be for a while, about a year.
What army reserve units deploy to kosovo? I'm currently in a tactical psyop unit in the army reserves but was wondering if this unit will see a kosovo deployment at all, the last 2 deployments have been to iraq, whats the odds this unit will go to kosovo instead of middle east sometime? Also can you request to go to kosovo with another unit in the reserves or no?
Is the Buddy system just for the Army reserve? Me and a friend are planning on joining once we are 18, problem is he had to move across the country to Arizona, we still talk on the phone. But is the buddy system just for the Army Reserve? will we be stationed in the same countries/states if we are in the system?
Can you be a Special Agent for the FBI and still serve in the Army Reserve? Does anybody know of any FBI special agent that also serves in the Army Reserve? I want to know if this is allowed. If so, do you know if the retirement plans merge together or are they separate? For example, would you get one massive federal pension when you retire, or receive two different ones: one as a federal officer in the FBI, and one as a soldier in the Army Reserve?
When will i get my money doing Recruiters assistance with the army reserve? i have someone in my database i out into my account with ar-rap and they have been calling me asking questions and stuff about him. He signed into the army reserve 3 days ago and i was just wondering if anyone knows when i will get my first thousand. About how long does it take for them to direct deposit the money?
I want to join the Army reserve or national guard? I am 30 years old and I dont know if my previous medical conditions would exclude me from joining the Army reserve or national gaurd. I would be willing to train to get up to the physical requirements. Does any one know anything that might help. I have had some surgeries ok I have had 10 surgeries in the past however they are in the past and my only reason for not joining the Army or Navy is my children I am a single mom. I am trying to fit my dream and aspirations in with theirs. My fathers uncles,and My grandfather, were full bird c. in the Army and all recieved the purple heart, bronze, and gold stars. I always wanted to be a fighter pilot, that is not an option.
Does Basic and AIT count as part of the 2 year requirement in the Army Reserve? My Fiance just went into Basic for the Army Reserve and his contract calls for 8 years with 2 of those being active... I don't understand how this works. Does Basic Training and AIT count as part of the 2 year active requirement in the Army Reserve? Does the one weekend a month and two weeks a year count as part of that active 2 years? What are the chances today, September 5th, 2008, that the reserves will be deployed?
If Im in the Army Reserve can the deploy me if I go to college full time? *Take note this is for the Army Reserve Not only that, how will my signing bonus work? Say I get a $20,000 bonus I heard they give you half after basic training and the other half over a period of time. I would also like to know how long basic training is, and AIT if your planning on becoming a dental specialist
In the Army Reserve, can you be considered Non-Deployable if a full time college student? I want to join the Army Reserve so i can become a full time college student. I heard that you can be considered Non-Deployable if you are going to college full time. True or False? If true, Is there a catch? Meaning, even though i am considered Non-Deployable, can they still ship me out? Or do they give me a contract to sign, saying I can stay stateside for college as long as i do some service time.
I am joining the Army Reserve as 25 Bravo. What am I doing when deployed? I am joining the Army Reserve as 25 Bravo. If and when I am deployed, what will I be doing with my time overseas? I have heard that I will mostly be indoors. I have also heard that I would probably be in the rear? Am I going to get to do any of the exciting and nerve racking things that infantry guys get to do?
Are there paratroopers in the Marine or Army Reserve? I know there are what is called "paramarines" in the USMC and obviously there are paratroops in the Army. I was wanting to join the Marine Reserves and I would love to be a paratrooper. If not, does the Army Reserve offer the opportunity to be a paratrooper?
Can an Massachusetts Army Recruiter answer this? In regards to the Guard vs. the Reserve? I am a college student. In my state, (Massachusetts) supposedly, the Army reserve will give you x amount of bonuses, and pay for a meager amount of your tuition to finish a college degree, while making you pay for other fees. I have been told, that the Guard, gives more bonuses, plus pays for both, tuiton and fees. Someone please address me on this issue. Thanks.
What exactly do you do during Army Reserve weekend drills? I am joining the Army Reserves at the end of this month.I am enlisting as either Infantry(11B) or Calvary Scout.Now my recruiter has only kinda lightly touched on the subject of what you do on drill weekends.So my question is what exactly do you do there? I have heard quite a few different things.I would like to know what you would do on a drill weekend as an Infantryman and a Calvary Scout. To answer your question.My recruiter told me that I can enlist in the Army Reserves as either of those but I may not be training with a unit that meant to train with that specific MOS. Thanks for your answers so far.What do I need to do to get into some of the specialized schools?Also how hard is it to get into those schools?
Do you have to cut your hair in the Army Reserve? I am thinking about joining the Army Reserve, and I'm wondering if I have to cut my hair if I join. My hair is very long for a guy, and I'm not sure I want to cut it. Do I have to cut if I join the Reserve?
Can you quit the Army Reserve at any time? My sister keeps talking about some kid who enlisted in the Army Reserve for Computers. They're paying for his Apartment and he can get paid 1700 a month for rent living expenses etc after training. And that he can QUIT at ANY time. This sounds like BS-Is it true? Also-he's signed up for 2 years.
Is is easy to change your MOS when you switch from Army Reserve to Active Duty? I might be joining the reserves if i am able to get a medical waiver. I will be going in a 31B Military Police. when my time in the reserves is over i will resign in active duty, but i want to go in active duty with a combat MOS (most likely Infantry or Army Cavalry). My question is, will it be hard to switch to a combat MOS from MP? if it will be then why?
Are you issued uniforms when joining the Army Reserve? My friend is joining the Army Reserves and wanted to know whether they are issued a free set of cammis, boots, etc upon joining and going to boot camp or do they need to buy their own set of everything. Thanks in advance for ur help.
Anyone know about the Re-Class schools in the Army Reserve? I am in the army reserve and i signed for a 74d but since i didnt get a bonus i was told i could re class to a 38B. I heard the school is like 3-4 weeks. Does anyone have any sites for information about reclass schools or anything like that?
Can I keep my job while in the Army Reserve? I work for the federal government and I am interested in joining the Army Reserve either as enlisted or as an Officer. However, I am wondering whether or not I can keep my position with the government while in training (Basic/OCS and AIT).
How long is training for Army Reserve? How long is the training for those joining the Army Reserve? Is it done in incriments of time (e.g. One weekend a month) or what? How long until they deploy you and for how long are you deployed each time? How OFTEN are you deployed or called for duty?
how much money does army reserve pay on active duty? If you are in the army reserve, and have already completed training, and are receiving the 200 a month, when you get sent to active duty, how much do you get paid? the same as a normal active duty soldier? or do you keep getting the reserve pay?
Why does the Army Reserve still advertise? I saw a commercial the other day for the Army Reserve. I thought they canceled commercials for the Army Reserve, because everybody who joins it ends up getting deployed to Iraq, so it is no different than joining the Army these days. Why are they still advertising? Isn't it false advertising (though, they did end that "money for college" scam)? How can the Army use such deceptive methods to get recruits?
Raising the age requirement for the Army Reserve? I believe the maximum recruiting age for the Army reserves etc… is now 42, I read somewhere that the Army may raise the recruitment age even higher for the reserves is this true and if so why? I could only imagine that this would be for technical type positions.
Do Army Reserve Civil Affairs get a bonus? I just got out of the Navy and am doing Army Reserve and i wanna do Civil Affairs.. Im located in Texas and i was just wondering if they get a bonus i heard they do, thanks!
On what date was the Army reserve called into service for combat in Afghanistan? This information is apolitical, but is relevant for an essay for tangential reasons. I lack any concrete understanding of how the army reserve was employed in Afghanistan and am interested not in their role in the conflict, but rather on what time frame they were employed. Any additional information in regard to the extent of employment would also be helpful. Please no editorializing, since this will detract from the quality of responses garnered.
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