SERVING WHEN NEEDED
Being in the Army Reserve allows you to pursue your civilian career or college education while serving your community. In the Army Reserve, you will spend one weekend a month in training and two weeks a year attending a Field Training Exercise (FTX). In times of war, Soldiers in the Army Reserve may be called up to Active Duty to provide their expertise for mission success. Service options for the Army Reserve range from three to six years, depending on your Army Reserve job. Within the Army Reserve, you can choose to serve either as an enlisted Soldier or an officer. Each has its own specialized training, responsibilities and areas of expertise. Both work together to achieve mission success even in the harshest of conditions.
ENLISTED SOLDIER
THE HEART OF THE ARMY
Enlisted Soldier are the Heart of the U.S. Army. They perform specific job functions and possess the knowledge that ensures the success of their unit's mission.
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OFFICER
LEADING THE WAY FOR OTHERS
Officers are the managers, problem solvers, key influencers and planners who lead enlisted Soldiers and teams in all situations.
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Benefits
- World Class Job Training in over 120 job fields
- Medical and Dental while on active duty
- Commissary and Post Exchange privileges
- Low-cost life insurance
- Reserve GI Bill
- Hiring Bonus up to $20,000
Job Fields
- Medical/Dental
- Aircraft/Vehicle Maintenance
- Print and Broadcast Journalism
- Food Service
- Construction
- Linguistics
- Communications System
- Law Enforcement
Qualifications
- Ages 17 to 34
- No major medical issues
- Meet basic height/weight or body mass standards
- No major law violations
- High School diploma or 15 credit hours of college
- other qualifications may apply (contact us for details)
Money for School
Aside from your monthly Drill Pay (pay for the 2 days of work) you will receive the following education benefits:
- Reserve GI Bill $356 a month for 36 months
- Tuition Assistance: $4,500 a year
- Enlistment Bonus up to $20,000
- Student Loan Repayment up to $10,000