Who is eligible for Army Reserve?

To join the Army Reserve, you must be a U.S. citizen or a resident alien between the ages of 17 and 27. Seventeen-year-olds need parental consent. You must have a high school diploma and have no more than two dependents.

How long is Army Reserve commitment?

Army Reserve Terms of Commitment The Army Reserve requires that you make an 8 year military commitment, serve at least one weekend a month and two weeks a year. Terms of service for Army Reserve enlistment’s are 1-6 years. Additional duty is possible.

Do Army Reserves have combat?

With the Army National Guard providing reserve component combat formations and related combat support units, the Army Reserve is configured to provide combat support, combat service support, peacekeeping, nation-building and civil support capability.

Can you be infantry in the Army reserve?

As Infantry in the Army Reserve you will be trained across a variety of different combat skills in the application of force, both lethal and less lethal, in a variety of different terrain across an operational environment.

How much do Army Reserves make a month?

Army Reserve E1 with >2 Years Of Time In Grade/Time In Service: $3,639.51 (the Army official site points out that an E-1 will earn less in the first four months of military service than in successive months) The same Army Reservist with four years or more of time in grade/time in service earns $3,639.51.

Do Army Reserves get full benefits?

ARMY RESERVE BENEFITS in the Army Reserve, you’ll earn money for education, cash bonuses, discounted health care, build retirement, and more. All while you pursue your civilian career or continue your education. The Army has three categories of Soldiers: Enlisted Soldiers, Warrant Officers and Commissioned Officers.

Can you be fired for joining the reserves?

Protection from Hiring Discrimination This includes your initial employment; an employer can’t refuse to hire you because you’re in the reserves, and he can’t fire you if you join the reserves after you’re hired. Employers also can’t deny you a promotion or any employment benefit because of your service.