Amazing content Chief Zorza! I am 39 years old and joining the military is an absolute dream of mine. I am currently in talks with a recruiter and hoping to go reserves if I pass MEPS. Thank you for your service to the USA and your dedication to giving us valuable information!
@Kikn Back, let me know if you have any questions … make sure to study for the ASVAB before taking it. Check out GRAMMAR HERO on UA-cam if you need a refresher on math. Also, look at what ratings (jobs) interest you on Navy Cool www.cool.osd.mil/usn/moc/index.html?nav=rate
@Kikn Back, out of the nine sections on the ASVAB test, you need to focus on four of them for the AFQT score, which is the entry score to enlist - The higher the score = more rating opportunities. The four sections are: AR (Arithmetic Reasoning) MK (Mathematics Knowledge) PC (Paragraph Comprehension) WK (Word Knowledge)
What you said about signing the bottom line just puts things in perspective for a lot of us. At the end of the day, it’s about what our priorities are in life. Thank you for your informative videos, Chief. Highly appreciate it!
My recommendation to everyone joining is to go active duty first. The reserves can be confusing, you're on your own and 95% of the time you're the bottom of the totem pole and deploy to the crappiest locations. You'll always be wanting more. And depending on your civilian job the reserves can be a blessing or a burden. But I just learned things about the reserves from you that my CoC and NOSC never told me and I've been in for 5 years. Kinda reiterates my point of being on your own unless you have good leadership that actually cares.
@John A, well said! I recommend Active Duty mainly for the benefits such as the Post 9-11 GI Bill. No matter how many times I tell individuals, they believe the Reserves receive identical benefits as Active members. Let me know what questions you have about the Reserves. I am more than happy to guide you 👍
I wish I had done SELRES before joining AD. I loved the Reserves and would go back in a heart beat. In 12 yrs on the reserve side I did 8 deployments and enjoyed it more than AD where I didn't even get to deploy at all. I also got into federal LE thanks to the reserves and some MAs I was with with in Djibouti while I was an MA3.
As always, awesome video. Thank you for your time. I am low key freaking out because I love serving, but I needed more time with my family to have a healthier life. I honestly think I can do more good on the civ side of things. I just hope I don't get "mission first, sometimes we all have to make sacrifices" while I am doing more 12-16 hour work days with 3 section duty.
Hi Chief! Just want to thank you for your informative videos. I am a new accession reservist and watched your videos prior to joining - going to indoc this weekend and still learning all about the reserves!
@Ians Tech, what is your rating? Reserves are completely different than Active Duty, but you will catch on 👍 Let me know what unit you get attached to… you can email me. I recommend maxing out your AT (29-days) once you gain access to NROWS, DTS, etc. 👍
You go Chief Zorza! Some of us order bounce for sure. This will be my 4th overseas deployment. I agree.. don't join unless you want to do what you are supposed to be there for. V/R BU1
I habody d to get an age waiver when I enlisted in the reserves. I was mobilized one time and had to go to Japan, Okinawa and south Korea. It was "Operation Team Spirit". I was a second class interior communications electrician. I guess the navy needed somebody with an electrical and operating engineer background. I loved it. I was also a member of the reserve centers color guard. If I could get back in, I would do it in a heartbeat, but I don't think the navy needs a 72 year old electrician/engineer!
Great information Chief!! The retirement 7500 point ratio seems to be a tricky proposition. To achieve hitting that ballpark, would an individual have to pick up a couple mobilizations per contract (2-3) to put themselves into the ball park? Thank you for the video!
Colin, actually I had a brain fart... it’s 7,300 points = 20-years active duty retirement. If you did ten one year mobilizations you would earn 25% retirement 💰, but remember you would also calculate in your drill points, AT’s, any other ADT orders, correspondence courses, Navy Funerals, etc.
I was recalled 3 times to London, Fujairah & Bahrain for 3 & half years. I attribute my activations to my rate as an IT. So if you want to get called up & assigned to nice places, consider switching to IT rate. I was put up in nice apartments & received per diems for each activation. It was a rewarding career, shipmates. It was for me a paid vacation almost every year in my 28 year career as a reservist.
@Thong Tran, I have a couple IT buddies that went to some amazing locations for 1-3 years at a time; Italy, Spain, London, Germany, Morocco... one even started out in South Africa and ended up traveling with an Admiral all over Europe.
@@LauraZorza I thank the Navy for the training and opportunities to serve and travel almost all over the world as a reservist. It's the best deal out there for any US citizens. I'm just surprised that not too many citizens are taking advantage of the opportunity. Get paid to learn highly demanded skills, serve and travel haha!
This sounds amazing! I'm planning on enlisting as a CTI or CTN reservist. Do you think the same kind of order opportunities would be available for those rates too?
@Tina Belcher, the CT community has their own amazing opportunities; however, CTI does not have a NAT (New Accession Training) program meaning you have to be Active Duty before joining the Reserves. This is due to the length of A-School and then the Phase II F-School after A-School.
This Laura Zorza youtube feature of Navy Reserves-How Often Are Navy Reservist Deployed is both eye opening and easily makes clear some of what to expect for a navy reservist expecting to andor preferring to mobilize at the earliest opportunity. I confess that I am actually receptive to mobilizing at the earliest opportunity, still the blunt yet also helpful explanation giving in this video on why it is vital to be receptive to mobilizing either stateside andor overseas as a navy reservist furthers my understanding on some of the things to be more rationally and intuitively aware of.
Very good video I am in the Army National Guard for those that think we don’t deploy are in for a rude awakening. We are 1/3 of the army. My sister is joining the navy reserve. I got her to watch your videos.
Laura Zorza I agree one team one fight. My sister is joining the navy reserve she watches your videos religiously to get a better understanding thank you for what you do and for serving.
My sister just asked will she see combat in the naval reserve. I told her its the military if the base gets attacked with small arms fire or mortars likely or if the rating is combat yes. I don’t want to speak for the navy’s behalf but through my experience I seen sailors on convoy missions.
@@LauraZorza your videos are so good I’m going through them to catch up. I did found one about Navy Reserve switch over to active. I’m very interested in Navy Reserve.
Dallas, I have helped dozens of Reservist go back to Active Duty. There a couple different ways to do it. Is it worth it? Yes! Ultimately it depends on your goals and current situation as a civilian. Mobilizations are a great gig, but once again, everything depends on your ultimate goal and current situation 👍
Great information Chief! I’m in the process of getting out of active and going to reserves. Your videos help this transition a great deal! Do you know any information about the Navy Reserve Fleet or QM in the reserves?
Thanks for the response Chief. I’ve heard some gouge about certain rates that are forced to deploy or mobilize regardless of the 2 year period after leaving active. And I’m coming from the aviation side. So the questions I have are: 1. Can choice of rate cancel the 2 year no deployment status? 2. When considering choosing a rate like QM can I serve the minimum time and still learn that rate or would I have to invest in more training / other orders? 3. What is the reserve fleet like? I ask these questions because I am taking an opportunity to further some other training and schooling I need to ultimately become a Chaplain. So I should be cognizant of the responsibility’s of choosing a rate. Thanks for any information you can give!
@Ryan Mack, I have only known two Sailors that were "forced" to mobilize and that was because of poor leadership. I am sure you have all the information, but in case you don't: www.public.navy.mil/bupers-npc/career/transition/Pages/ReserveAffiliationBenefits.aspx If you decide on QM you will need to be attached to an ACU or CORIVRON for hands on experience. If you live near a Naval base you "should" be attached to a ship. I served with a QM that only went to Cuba for 3-months in his entire 20+ year career as a Reservist. Then again, he didn't want to go anywhere. The Fleet will depend on where you live - as I previously stated, if you live near a Naval Base it will help. Otherwise get cross-assigned to an ACU or CORIVRON NOTE: CORIVRON deploy a lot though. There are great opportunities in the Reserves, but you often have to look for them. I am here to assist with your career and any questions you have along the way 👍
Thanks for the informative videos! Could you share some more information about reservists getting assigned to a command and talk about what rates may be connected to NECC unit?
Dannon, will do 👍 FYI - Reservist use a system called: CMS-ID (Career Management System - Interactive Detailing) to apply for a unit. NECC units vary, i.e., Seabees have all of the Seabee ratings along with LS, GM... When I was attached to Coastal Riverine we had BM, OS, EN, QM, LS, GM, MA, HT, YN, PS... Cargo Handling has a lot of BM’s, GM, LS, IT, CS, ET, even ABH... a wide variety of ratings 👍
I’m coming off of active duty and was considering reserves. I just don’t want to ever see a ship again. You were saying those are rare orders, do you think I would never have to see a ship during reserve time if I didn’t want too?
@chris killaby, what is your rating and where will you be living? The beauty of the Reserves is YOU pick your orders / cross-assigned unit. There are times you are voluntold what command you are attached to, this happened to me, I was attached to NCHB-5 across the country. In that case you are asked to sign a page-13, so you understand the commitment. I saw individuals that could not commit to the requirements, so they were dropped from the RUAD and found another command.
Can you be individually deployed? For example- if I’m in IT, can I be deployed to (I don’t know) Kuwait, individually ? Without the rest of my unit ? Love the videos btw
Hi Chief, I am currently joining the Reserves as prior service after 10 years of separation. I will be a LS. My question is when I take long term mobilization orders (anything over a year) will my family be allowed to go with me?
@Ebony Young, most orders are one year or less; they depend on location, mission, and type of orders (i.e., ADT, ADOS, Mobilization, CANREC, Definite Recall, etc.) ADT and ADOS can renew each fiscal year if there is a need and funding available. CANREC and Definite Recall orders can be 2-3 years at a time. Also, you can do ADOS orders for one year and then transition to mobilization orders. Each type of orders have different rules. I know of some individuals that have their family members with them when CONUS, but it depends on the type of orders and location. FYI - ADOS orders for 180-days or more are PCS orders with HHG. Per diem and BAH is authorized for ADOS orders 179-days or less. If you do ADOS orders locally, you will receive BAH, but not per diem. I know of family members that have visited their Sailor when on OCONUS orders (i.e., Germany, Italy, etc.), but no, they are not authorized to go.
I love the navy I really do, got out with an RE3E from Great Mistakes and got my documentation for that so I want to go back but as a reservist or guard since I am so close to getting a government job and I don’t know which to do. I have 150 days in active duty btw. So I see pluses in both but don’t know which is going to take me further career wise as far as the military side of things goes so I really am divided. As I said at the beginning I love the navy but career wise I need to make the best choice for my family and my federal job.
@Asgaiyawaya, so much depends on your personal drive to succeed and your rating … if you go Reserves you can work the government job and volunteer for orders in the Reserves to where you want, when you want 👍 You can be successful in both worlds 💝 You can cross over to Active Duty later depending on your rate/rating and year group. The possibility is always there, so my advice is do what you feel is best for you and your family … the Navy (Active or Reserves) will always be here 👍👍💝
I was in the Navy Reserves for 14 years. I was mobilized with my unit twice...Operation Northern Watch..in Incerlik Air Base, Turkey. OZne big problem I encountered..very difficult to make the next rate...due to test questions..and very little advancement ..I couldn't make E5.
Hey. I’m a former 12 combat engineer from the army. I did 6 years in the guard and got out. I was wondering about joining the navy reserve as a Gas turbine systems technical mechanic because that’s what I do in the civilian world now as a industrial mechanic (millwrights) in the union. Would it be a good move? I kind of miss serving and I’ve heard good stuff about the navy reserve.
@Eric Tate, I know very few GSM’s that actually do their job in the Reserves, even if mobilized. Where you live and what Navy bases are near you will play a factor on working in your rating. I recommend making a list of pros and cons on why you want to serve and what you hope / want to get out of the Reserves. I also recommend doing something different in the Reserves than your civilian career, and if you want to mobilize/ go on orders, GSM is not necessarily a good rating.
Hi Chief! I was wondering if GM’s in the reserves can volunteer more specifically for ship mobilizations? Not that I would mind being on the ground for mobilizations, but how can GM reservists (or reservists in general) get on board a ship? Thanks!
@Ruggz 1515, occasionally the Navy is looking for GM’s for shipboard orders; mainly 0812 and 0814 GM’s or MA’s 👍 You can sign up for notifications of orders on the Reserves server - CAC enabled 👍
Hey great video. Quick question: I plan on joining while attending a 4 yr university. So you are saying after my first deployment I can choose not to deploy again for a couple of years? Deployment does not worry me... I just value education and probably wouldn’t deploy twice if it were up to me.
Latrell, if you volunteer for a mobilization, your “dwell time” (cannot be told to mobilize), is five years. However, if a major war broke out they can send you.
@@LauraZorza I was searching high and low for his question and thought I was losing my mind for a second. Lol. I do have a follow up question… If you mobilize, say, for two months, multiple times per year, does the dwell time for BOTH mobilizations add together? I plan on doing a lot of volunteer work.
@Alijah Morton, mobilizations are usually 6-months or longer. Your orders would most likely be ADT if you are doing two months. So, no, you would not have dwell time.
It’s been over 20 years for me but I got out of the Navy after 4 years on an aircraft carrier and I thought I’d join the reserves and just randomly volunteer for Westpacs and stuff when I got bored at college and the recruiter told me that’s impossible so I never joined. I was so into that idea though after doing 2 Westpacs in 4 years on my busy ass carrier. I’d have been bored as heck in the reserves.
@allstar930, yes, years ago it was super rare for a Reservist to go on a ship, but now there are opportunities including deployments. Many things have changed for the better since 9-11 and again since COVID - many opportunities for Reservist, especially in an operational unit = no boredom 👍
@borola415, there are opportunities in the Surge Main commands for lengthy orders. If you are attached to an NECC command, yes, there many opportunities. I had a couple HT’s in NECC units that I served with (Coastal Riverine, MSRON and Cargo Handling) 👍
@donaldmathis527, great idea! There is no guarantee you would receive CE, but definitely check it out. FYI - The Navy Reserves are looking for prior service members, regardless of branch to enlist. There is currently a $20,000 enlistment bonus for a 3-year contract. You need to affiliate by 30SEP2023 to receive the bonus. www.navyreserve.navy.mil/Onboarding/Bonuses/#:~:text=Navy%20Accessions%20Training%20(NAT)%20and,or%20after%20March%2024%2C%202023.
I’m considering going Navy Reserve. Because of a laundry list of reasons I cannot go active. For these reasons I want to go Reserve. Now I’m considering doing a Seabee rating. I want as much active time as possible. How likely is it for me to volunteer and get all the active time I want?
Daniel, Seabee ratings have many opportunities to mobilize. As long as your command approves you are good to go. Several of my friends are still serving and are in the ratings of CE, SW, EO and BU 👍
Laura Zorza that gives me hope. Because my worst fear with the Reserves is being stuck. I’ve been through 8 years with the Army NG and Reserve and I was just told no the whole time. I would like to be a reservist but I do not want to be stuck at drill and no have any opportunity to do anything.
Daniel, Seabees actually work in their rating more than others, but it also depends on where you live, and what base / command / NOSC you will be attached to.
The command and your rate/rating determines mobilizations. For non-prior, they are not permitted to mobilize for 2-years unless attached to a command that is mobilizing, so meaning no volunteering. Columbia, SC would be the closest NOSC to Fort Jackson.
Do you have a video on how to volunteer yourself to earn more of these drill points? Like do they give you a list of dates you can choose from of operations you can attach to for amonth or what have you? Hope that makes sense, I wanna do at least 3-4 months out of the year, not just 2weeks a year.
@Mr October, anyone can apply for up to 29-days of AT (Annual Training), and should... some commands will announce training opportunities that you can apply for (AT, ADT, CANTEC, Mob, etc) ... if you do not have one, I highly suggest you find yourself a great mentor that knows the in’s and out’s of the Reserves. What is your rating? What Reserve Center are you attached to and what command(s) are you attached to? Feel free to email me if you like 👍 LLZorza@gmail.com
GMC, I’m an MM2 approaching the end of my 2nd enlistment. I have opted to join SELRES and am currently waiting a C-Way quota for that. I have chosen a NOSC in the city I’m already stationed in, Jacksonville. My question is, how likely is it for me to be able to mobilized in Jacksonville? I saw in a previous video you mentioned you would frequently mobilize for the medical benefits. Were you able to mobilize in your local area?
@Patrick, you would have a better chance than most to receive extended orders in JAX with all the commands there. I live in South Florida (Ft. Lauderdale) and did 2-years ADSW orders at SOUTHCOM in Doral - about 40-miles from my home. NOSC often have ADT orders which very by ratings. Are you remaining an MM or changing your rating?
@@LauraZorza First off, thank you for the prompt response! I’ve chosen in rate, but willing to convert. The only reason I’d like to continue being an MM is because I’ve been one for 6 years and still would like to make first class at some point. Other than that, I’ve chosen a few other rates on my CWay application. I should hear something back by the end of the month.
@@LauraZorza unfortunately those weren’t available when I applied, but if I don’t get picked up I’ll keep those rates in mind for next time! Thank you so much!
How often would you recommend volunteering to mobilize to get a good retirement? I was thinking about volunteering for a 1year mobilization every 2 or 3 years.
@Kevin Davis, ideally, you want to aim for at least 5,000 - 5,800 points for retirement, which is 35%-40% retirement pay. So, subtract how many points you have now from 5,000 - 5,800, factor in roughly how many years you have until you retire, calculate how many points annually without a mob (should aim for 130-points minimum), and then decide on what type of orders (mobilization, ADSW, ADT, etc.), duration of the orders, and how often you volunteer 👍 Example: You currently have 1,460-points (need 3,540 points to your 5,000 goal). You plan on serving another 16-years. Every year minimum points: - 48-drill weekend points - 29-AT points (max Annual Training out!) - 15-points for a good year (Free points the Navy gives you) - Earn another 38-points to max out at 130 (most annual points you can earn for drills). So, you can earn one point per day for doing evals at home, completing tasks at the NOSC without pay, etc. ** 130-points annually x 16-years = 2,080-points ***You need 3,540 points in 16-years to hit 5,000-points (35% retirement). 3,540 - 2,080-points for annual max points (130-points per year) = 1,460-points needed. ***1,460-points / 365-days (1-year mobilization) = 4 So, at least 4-years on Active Duty orders. Four 1-year mobilizations, or break it up: two 1-year mobilizations, two sets of ADT orders for 6-months each, and one year ADSW. FYI - If you do NAVEDTRA courses = retirement points above the 130. Volunteer for military funerals = retirement points above the 130. These points go beyond the 130-points per year, which you will need on years you mobilize to ensure you stay within the 5,000-5,800 point goal. NOTE: If you mobilize in April, you can drill out for the year, meaning your April - September drills can be used before you leave. I hope this all makes sense?
Hello Laura I have a question. During your time in the Navy Reserves, did you ever see people transfer into other military branches about half way through their contract, lets say 3-4 years. I was thinking about going into the navy reserves, but if I want to join the Coast Guard or Air Force later down the line because of career opportunities, would this be possible. Not saying I’m for sure going to go down this path, but I was just curious. Thank you.
Ryan, yes, I know of many. You submit a DD-368 Conditional Release form 👍 One of my Sailor’s left the Navy Reserves and went Active Duty Coast Guard. She has agreed to be on my channel 👍
Currently active duty E-5 looking to do reserves when my contract ends in 2023 I'll have 7 years active duty. My question is will I stay my active duty rate (AS) and 2nd from active duty will I be able to go back home and be reserves guarenteed or is it possible they make me go somewhere else. I am okay with deployments and going overseas for the two week training, just curious about my permanent location
@Echomania outdoors, you will remain an AS2 providing there is a billet available. If not, you cross-rate to whatever rating is available, but you maintain your pay-grade, unless you have a break in service more than a year. Definitely get with your Career Counselor when you get within 9-months of your EAOS, and also reach out to the CTO (Career Transition Office) / PERS-97. The way the Reserves work is you live where you want and will affiliate with the closest NOSC (Navy Operational Support Center). You will have a gaining command at the NOSC and many (not all) Reservist also have a cross-assigned unit elsewhere. Example: My gaining command at NOSC Miami (South Florida) was OSU (Operational Support Unit) and I was cross-assigned to units in Washington State, Norfolk VA, San Diego, CA, Ft. Dix, NJ, etc. The Navy pays all travel (flight, hotel and rental car) when drilling with you cross-assigned unit, which was at least quarterly.
Derrick, I have friends that have been on orders for years. For instance, one friend who is a YN1 has been on ADSW orders since 2015. Another friend who is an AE1 has been on four different sets of 1-year orders in the last 6-years. So much depends on your rate (pay-grade) and rating (job). Since 9-11, there has been a continuous need for Reservist to serve and an abundant amount of orders. However, once again, it depends on the rate and rating.
@ndubuisiokwara4390 this changes annually with what is occurring in the world; however, MA, LS, YN, and IS have been the “norm” always looking for volunteers to mobilize. Currently, there are many orders for mobilization and also RC2AC (going permanent active duty) for ABH, ABF, ET, FC, IT, and OS.
@BetrayedColt, involuntarily orders are only for a year. As a Reservist, you can apply for 3-years as a CANREC (Canvasser Recruiter) on Recruiting duty, or apply for ADSW or ADOS orders for 12-months; however, you can extend the orders (providing there is funding and a need for you to stay) for another year. Some extended annually for a few years (each year your orders renew), but it’s by choice, not voluntold. I extended a few times on ADSW orders. Here is info on CANREC: www.mynavyhr.navy.mil/Career-Management/Reserve-Personnel-Mgmt/Definite-Recall/CANREC-Recall/
Do full time support work full time if so that’s exactly what i want i dnt want to work part time and i considered going on the boat but i feel fts is more condusibe to finishing college
@2SickGreg, yes, FTS (now called TAR) work a normal full-time job. They receive 100% of the same pay and benefits as Active Duty. The main difference is they train and support Reservist 👍
My question is, would I be able to switch to reserves if my rate is GSM (Gas turbine Mechanical). Is the navy reserves limited only to certain ratings??
@Matthew Tenorio Duenas, yes, there are GSM in the Reserves. However, there are very few and manning is currently at 98%. I recommend speaking with your Career Counselor if you’re within 13-months of your EAOS to apply for a billet before leaving Active Duty. www.mynavyhr.navy.mil/Portals/55/Career/ECM/SelRes/GSM.pdf?ver=igN8-rHl5HgF8jy2e83Gsw%3d%3d Reserves is limited to certain ratings if you are entering as a NAT (New Accession Training) also known as Non-Prior Service.
@WiseBoy Review, most common way is on ZipServe; however, IS (Intel) have a separate website, and word of mouth is how many are found. I also recommend joining the Facebook group: “U.S. Navy Reserve Community” … they occasionally post CANREC, AT/ADT and other CONUS orders / opportunities 👍
When you get deployed in the naval reserve, do you go on a ship or does it depend? And what are the chances of being deployed with an (IT) rate either enlisted or officer?
bikkt ranz, you have to volunteer for orders on a ship and it’s super rare. Orders are generally overseas or at commands stateside. IT ratings are always available and most are volunteers that take the orders, but you can be voluntold depending on the command you’re cross-assigned to.
@@LauraZorza Laura Zorza thank you for answering my question, but to clairify, (IT) rates are mostly volunteers because they don't get mobilized much from always being available? and you can choose to volunteer to go overseas but when your mobilized you have no choice?
A large percentage of mobilization orders are volunteers. Reason: You are actually doing your job, great money to be made, non-prior service earn Active Duty benefits like their GI Bill, VA Home Loan, Veteran status, etc. There are always orders available: Mobilizations, ADT and ADSW Example: Navy has orders looking for IT rating volunteers to 1) Djibouti 2) Afghanistan 3) SOUTHCOM (Miami, FL area). You apply on the Reserve Portal website for any or all three sets of orders. Based on qualifications, evaluations and PRT scores BIG NAVY picks from the volunteer pool.
@Laura Zorza hi chief, i am a reserve graduating CTR school in 2 months. How often are CT rates mobilized and where can I go to look up billets that need to be filled ( aka volunteer active duty)
@Dave Van Moffaert, a lot will depend on what command / unit you are attached to, but you can volunteer. You will have access to ZipServe once you leave Active Duty and are gained in the Reserves. Many various types of orders (AT, ADT, ADOS, Mobilizations, etc.) are listed on the site plus the Intel community has a separate listing… there is also a private Intel group on Facebook: “November Two” 👍
@laura zorza, Hi Chief, a follow up question. I was told recently that reserves for CTR will never get called to mobilize for sea duty, just shore. But can you volunteer for sea duty billets? Thanks
@@djvanmof sea duty as in serving on a ship? It’s SUPER rare for a Reservist to serve on a ship … there are more orders now than previous years, but it’s still SUPER rare… most Reservist serve “sea duty” overseas on shore; however, I have learned through my 28-years of service to NEVER say NEVER 👍
Good day ma!. Please I have a few questions. I Have been a nurse for 6 Years , my husband is active duty enlisted in the Navy, I have gone through the process of joining the Nurse corps reserve about to sign the dotted line. What do you have to say about two military couple and possibility of being deployed especially for me. We have been moving around a lot and job takes time to come around when we move. Thought it was a good idea to join the reserve why I do partime in other hospitals. Have two little kids under 3. And any professional advice? Thank you
@BjaaOnTop, being recalled is always a possibility… Active Duty and the Reserves are two completely different components, but I know many married couple with one spouse/parent Active Duty and the other in the Reserves. Communication will be key with your command/unit, Reserve Center, and your husbands, so you can work your 2-week AT (Annual Training) around his time away. You will need a Family Care Plan in place just in case you are both gone at the same time 👍
Hi! I am looking to join the reserves, and I had a question about the length of contract that we signed up for. Would someone be signing up for eight years and need to serve for that long, or would the length of service be shorter?
@12animemanga, all contracts are 8-years regardless if Active Duty or Reserves, for all branches of the military. However, in the Reserves, if you sign as a NAT (New Accession Training), which is someone that is non-prior (never served before), the standard contract to serve is 6-years. The remaining 2-years of the contract can be served in the Reserves as a SELRES (Selected Reserve) where you continue drilling or you can go IRR (Individual Ready Reserve), which is when you no longer drill. Example: You join Active Duty for a 5-year contract (Navy ratings (jobs) have different contracts for 3, 4, 5 or 6-years). After the 5-years you can re-enlist for another contract or you can leave Active Duty and join either the Selected Reserves (SELRES), which is when you drill one weekend a month and 2-weeks a year. You would do this for the remaining 3-years of your initial 8-year contract or you go IRR (back to civilian life). All initial contracts are 8-years, because members of the Reserves, both SELRES (drilling) and IRR (standby) are the members called during a war instead of a draft.
@@LauraZorza my daughter is going to be going into the Navy reserves as a cook. I've talked a lot of people in the Navy online that are Cooks who are full-time enlisted men and most of them hate it. But everybody I know who's a reservist that's a cook loves it. They all agree that cooking school in the Navy is a blast. Anyways that's a side issue. Do you believe that Navy cooks are often times called into active duty or are there enough active duty Cooks where this rarely happens
@onewildandcrazyguy, many CS’s (Culinary Specialist) don’t like their rating because of the long hours and the intensive sea-duty. Active Duty CS is a sea-intensive rating, meaning their first sea duty is 55-months and their second sea duty is 54-months. In the Reserves, a CS won’t actually do their rating on drill weekends (possibly if stationed in Norfolk, San Diego, etc.) On drill weekends, at the Reserve Center, she will normally set-up the drill hall for chow and serve the food that is catered, but Reserve CS’s don’t cook. A Reserve CS is not recalled / mobilized anywhere near as often as other ratings. I actually had four Sailors volunteer for a 6-month deployment on a ship, because they were never recalled (after 8-years). All four of them hated it 🤣 They didn’t like the long hours, three of the four were sea sick most of the time 🤣 and two of the four realized they didn’t like being a CS 🤣 On the other hand, I had three CS Sailors volunteer for a one year mobilization (Afghanistan at the time) with a SEAL detachment and they all LOVED it. Mainly because of the mission, but also more freedom to cook what they wanted and how they wanted. As a CS in the Reserves, its more common for a Sailor to volunteer for mobilization then to wait to be voluntold. If your daughter wants to mobilize = have her get cross-assigned to a Seabee unit, SPECWAR unit (SEAL Team 17 or 18), MESF (Maritime Expeditionary Security Forces), etc. 👍
I was wondering can you vonluteer. I’m prior service and I just enlisted into the navy reserves a week ago. I want to volunteer. Also do you know what type of unit is the navy reserves in New Hampshire and do they deploy a lot.
@Think Wise, yes, you can change your MAS code to Volunteer 👍 You can also apply for orders on ZipServe and of course, word of mouth / networking 👍 Will you be drilling out of NOSC Manchester? I am not familiar with what units are located there, but I can ask around. What is your rate and rating?
Hey Chief, I have a question. If you are a civilian and want to join the Reserves and need to go for that 5 week training but need to request a 5 week leave from your job so that it is still waiting for you after training, does USERRA apply in this situation if you technically are not yet in the military?
@Yanilette Polanco, confused on what 5-week training you are referring to? But yes, you are protected under USERRA any time you are on military orders 👍
@Yanilette Polanco, you are probably thinking of the 5-week ODS (Officer Development School) program, which is for Active Duty. If you are a civilian joining the Reserves to become an Officer, you would attend DCO (Direct Commission Officer), which is a 12-day course in Rhode Island. You would attend the 2-week school for either your AT (Annual Training) or often use ADT school funding. The Officers I know usually had to wait one year before applying for the school. It was my job to train them until they attended 👍
@askiamohammed1785 it will depend on what unit you are attached to. I know plenty of BM’s that love the Cargo Handling community while others love Coastal Riverine or being attached to an Assault Craft Unit. It depends on what you wish to do in the Reserves and how operational you would like to be (more mobilizations and training orders). Which NRC (Navy Reserve Center) will / would you be attached to?
@Healer, I completely agree 👍 No one should enlist if they’re not willing to make sacrifices such as mobilizations, drills or AT’s during family events, birthdays, anniversaries, completing tasks at home for free, especially when you become more senior in a leadership role, etc.
Hey Chief, I’m currently looking for opportunities to volunteer outside of my Reserve billet. I’ve been in the Seabees for 4 years as a reservist and haven’t been mobilized yet with the unit I’m with. Would I have to contact a detailer for active duty order opportunities?
Hi Chief, so I’m waiting to leave for bootcamp December 1st as active duty rate YN but now I am thinking about going as a reservist instead just because I want to travel more meaning that I want to be able to get orders overseas and I feel like with active duty I will be stuck in one place for long which I don’t like, would you recommend active duty for someone that likes to Travel or reserve ?
@Sasoulove, at the moment, COVID has affected travel across Active Duty and Reserves. No port visits for Active Duty and Reservist that are permitted to go on orders are not approved for travel outside the area. Have you made a list of pros and cons in regards to “other” reasons you want to enlist? My advance, especially with COVID and how everything is economically, I recommend Active Duty, and after your initial enlistment you can always go Reserves 👍
@@LauraZorza thank you so much I didn’t know how everything has change due to Covid. Honestly I wanted to do active duty in the first place, I was just trying to see if I would travel more if I go reserve, but for my lifestyle active duty was the best option. Thank you so much Chief for taking your time and answer me I really appreciate it
@@LauraZorza I heard that this is the reason why the navy reserve is the least activated compared to the army, air force and marine reserve. The other reserve active their reservist more because it's less volunteers right.
@Eric4635, probably ... you can make a decent amount of money on mobilization. Plus, the Active Duty time qualifies NAT Sailors for VA medical, Post 9-11 GI Bill, etc. and you are building retirement points 👍
@@LauraZorza good to know thank you. Would it be the same if someone is entering the reserve as an officer such as an information professional officer or a cryptologic warfare officer?
@Eric4635, benefits are the same; however, the GI Bill was slightly different in regards to length of service before using (I haven’t checked recently for changes). VA medical, VA home loan, retirement points, etc. is all the same. Just note that anyone entering service after January 01, 2018 falls under the BRS (Blended Retirement System). One difference from the video I made on retirement is the calculation is 2.0% instead of 2.5%
@dapoet87, Active Duty orders for a Reservist are IADT (Initial Active Duty Training), which is your boot camp and A-School; then the AT (Annual Training), which is the 2-weeks per year requirement (minimal 12-days per year, but can be up to 29-days); ADOS (Active Duty Operational Support), which can be up to 12-months; ADT (Active Duty for Training), which can be a couple days up to several months; CANREC (Canvasser Recruiter), which can be a few years, and Mobilization, which is usually 6-12 months 👍
@moniquemckie4383, Your rating, pay-grade and year group need to have an opening. Most miss out due to their year group not being available. If you are willing to change ratings (jobs) the chances increase, but no, it’s not easy. I recommend active duty and then Reserve when I hear someone say I will go Reserve and active duty later. It’s better to start off active duty for many reasons such as the GI Bill, Veteran status, experience, retirement points, VA home loan, etc. 👍
I know reserves in the navy can still drill after they did 20 years however without pay just for points for retirement. Can a sailor go on a deployment after they did the 20 years and be paid for it? Or will it just be for points
@Nicholas Nevares, an E-5 in the Reserves can do 20-years and then transfer to VTU if a waiver is approved. E-6 can do 22-years and then transfer to VTU with a waiver. E-7 can do 24-years and automatically serve, no waiver needed, in VTU for up to 30-years. They can serve longer than 30-years with an approved waiver. Once in VTU, they are no longer eligible to perform AT (Annual Training), but must perform drill weekends for points, no pay. They will be provided berthing if they live greater than 50-miles up to 99-miles from the NRA; however, if they live greater than 100-miles, the Sailor must sign a 1070/613 acknowledging they freely accept computing on their own dime. Regarding insurance: They are not eligible for Tricare Reserve Select, and can decline the SGLI / FSGLI or else they pay out of pocket for this coverage. VTU members can go on ADT or ADSW if funding is available. They can volunteer or be voluntold to mobilize. They will be paid the same as if they were in a paid drilling status. They may also perform funerals for pay.
@anthonyrodriguez4122, it depends on the unit, if your cross-assigned, your rating, current mission, fiscal year, etc. Example: the last unit I was attached to, NCHB-5, we went on AT’s together to train for future mobilizations / missions. In other units I had the opportunity to pick and choose for AT’s and mobilizations. I did three IA mobilizations, because we did not go as a whole unit 👍
@@LauraZorza I want to do as little as possible in the reserves my one weekend a month two weeks in the summer I got my civilian job a good one but I still want to have the reserves as a backup God forbid I lose my civilian job. Is doing as little as possible a possibility if I don’t have to deploy
@@anthonyrodriguez4122 yes, it is possible and many do the bare minimum - just understand by doing the one weekend per month and 2-weeks per year (it’s anytime during the year, not only in the summer): 1. You will have an extremely small retirement, few hundred dollars monthly on average, IF you decide to retire from the Reserves. 2. Doing less usually is reflected on your annual evaluation with lower marks compared to your peers, which means a more difficult time promoting. NOTE: By law, your civilian job cannot say no to going on orders. You are protected under USERRA and all orders (AT, ADT, ADOS, Mobilization, etc) state “involuntary,” even if you volunteer, to protect military members 👍
@SaddSeb, yes! However, you will need to score higher on the ASVAB than someone with a high school diploma, generally a 50 or higher to be considered. Also, some ratings (jobs) will not be available to you. Example: MA (Master-at-Arms) requires a member to have a high school diploma, not a GED, so this rating would not be available to anyone with a GED. Note, the Navy only takes a certain percentage of members with a GED per year and that percentage can change depending on the total number of enlistees needed annually. October 1st is the start of the new fiscal year, so if nothing is available now, check back the beginning of October 👍
I am looking into going Selres after 14 years of service. I getting out from RTC great lakes is it possible since I have the RDC Nec I can be recalled for that duty?
@Elpidio Negron, anything is possible, but I have never known anyone to be recalled to fill an RDC billet as a Reservist. Note: 3-year Active Duty orders are available for Reservist to be an RDC, and we were even asked last year due to COVID to come out of retirement to fill billets, but not recalled.
What is the minimum amount of time you could be mobilized for? I want to go overseas but not for a year because of school. Im a active duty MA and either getting out or going reserves. Also how would terminal leave work?
The only difference between terminal leave and regular leave is you don’t report back to the Navy. Not sure if that is what you’re referring to? Most orders overseas are for 9-months to a year, and occasionally 6-months depending on where you are going and what assignment.
@ZakkOWylde1, no, you cannot refuse mobilization if you are ordered to go; however, you annually fill out the Ready Reserve Screening Questionnaire (link below) asking if you are a “key employee.” www.mynavyhr.navy.mil/Portals/55/Reference/Forms/NAVPERS/NAVPERS_1001-3_Rev05-04.pdf?ver=PBoiHvEY0vO3xFg7_2kOsQ%3d%3d
Chief I have a question. So I scored a 28 on my asvab last week. They stop letting people go active with the score of a 26. You will have to score the regular score. But my dream is to be active & my recruiter just called me saying that they’re letting people go reserve now. For somebody who is eager to be active instead of reserve. What’s your best advice?
@Abraham X, I recommend studying and then retaking the ASVAB test 👍 Email me if you need ASVAB study material. My recommendation is Active Duty! Active Duty = Commitment is 365 days a year. 1) Steady, guaranteed paycheck 2) 100% free medical/dental; however, depending on location and if you have dependents there can be a small monthly premium and co-pay, but it’s much cheaper than civilian insurance. 3) Post 9-11 GI Bill (Chapter 33), which is 100% education paid for, book stipend and BAH to pay for living expenses. BAH is E-5 w/ dependent pay (everyone gets E-5 pay regardless of pay-grade), pay is based off of zip code where you attend school. Example: Here in South Florida BAH is $2,352 per month tax free. **Tuition Assistance should be used while Active Duty and Post 9-11 GI Bill saved for after serving. 4) World travel and life experiences. 5) 30-days annual paid leave (vacation). 6) VA Home Loan eligible after 90-consecutive days of service during wartime or served 181 days of service during peacetime. 7) RETIREMENT is paid after 20-years (or more) of service and immediately upon retiring. Example: Enter boot camp at 18-years old and retire with full retirement pay at age 38. 8. Tricare medical / dental coverage immediately upon retirement for life. 9. Invest in TSP (Thrift Savings Plan) for when you leave Active Duty and/or retire. Reserves = Commitment is 38-days per year. 1) Drill 2-days a month (24-days total annually for drill weekends) and 2-weeks a year = (38-days per year, but considered 62-days, because each drill day weekend = 4-days x 12-months = 48-days). 2) Pay for one drill weekend is 4-days of Active Duty pay. Example: E-2 monthly drill pay is $267 monthly, BUT you still need to deduct taxes, SGLI (life insurance) $25, any TSP deduction, and Tricare insurance. So, you won’t be making much monthly. 3) Reservist pay for Tricare Reserve Select insurance (medical is currently $44.17 per month for the Sailor (more if you have a family), and Reservist pay a deductible). Tricare Dental is a separate policy, currently $11.65 monthly and Reservist pay a deductible. 4) Selected Reserve GI Bill (Chapter 1606), which I recommend NEVER using!!!! Service member is currently paid $397 per month if a full-time student. All tuition and books are paid by the service member. **NEVER USE!! 5) Reservist can qualify for the Post 9-11 GI Bill with Active Duty time. After 90-days on orders a Reservist is eligible for 50% of the Post 9-11 GI Bill (Chapter 33) and percentages increase with more Active Duty time. Once a Reservist has 36-months of Active time they are eligible for 100% of this benefit. **Boot camp and A-School does not count until a member completes 24-months of Active Duty orders. 6) VA Home Loan eligible after 6-years in the Reserves or serve on Active Duty orders for 90-days or more. 7) RETIREMENT eligibility is after 20-years in the Reserves, BUT pay is NOT until age 60 and only early if on certain Active Duty orders. Then retirement age is reduced for every 90-days served. **If a Reservist served 89-days there is no reduction in retirement age. Retirement is also based on a point system, so most Reservist do not have much of a retirement. I recommend Active Duty and if you don’t like being Active (many often miss family, especially if married), then after one contract leave Active Duty and go Reserves. You will have the Post 9-11 Forever GI Bill and qualify for all other benefits unlike the Reserve route. Let me know if you have any questions 👍
@@LauraZorza thank you for taking your time and writing all this because it really help me saying forget the reserves and focus on active. I can’t see myself as a sailor for only a weekend or 2 days day out the month. That’s just my life goal. I want to see the world. Also want to be a GM as well as volunteer for vbss while on ship. So thank you I really appreciate this chief.
M VS, the Navy has many IA billets that serve in the Army AOR and yes, we attend the IA Combat Training at Fort Jackson, SC before going down range 👍 More Navy IA information: www.public.navy.mil/bupers-npc/career/augmentation/IAGuidance/Pages/default.aspx www.public.navy.mil/ia/pages/pd_x_pay.aspx
@@LauraZorza Great, thank you for the information. I had seen some when I was active duty for behavioral health techs, hopefully, they still have those.
I GOT SCREWED 3 YEARS ACTIVE DUTY, 9 YEARS IN THE NAVAL RESERVES. THEN WAS HIGH YEAR 10 YEARED RELEASED. NO RETIERMENT FOR ME. HOW EVER I WAS AWARDED 100% P&T DISABILITY FROM THE VA. I LOOK AT THIS AS MY RETIREMENT $4078 A MONTH.
LP7, a Commander (Commanding Officer or CO for short) is in charge of the command. Your Detailer is the one that assigns you to your duty station, not a CO.
Thank you Chief! I'm interested in mobilizing, but until then I'm considering volunteering for funeral honors. To my understanding, if I were to do 45 funerals within a fiscal year I would qualify for a ceremonial ribbon. To verify, if this is the case then I would have to wait until October 1st for the new fiscal year to begin, correct?
I highly recommend Funeral Honors. I supervised the program down here in South Florida and over 10+ years I rendered final honors to over 1,700 Veterans. I found it very rewarding! Regarding the Ceremonial Ribbon, no, that ribbon is only for those serving at least a two year tour in Washington D.C. with the U.S. Navy Ceremonial Guard. Reservist have always received a NAM (Navy Achievement Medal) and each NOSC has a different requirement. For instance, down in South Florida you received a NAM for participating in 100 Funerals (because we have so many) while some NOSC require 25 funerals. I would start right away if possible. Remember, you receive one day of Active Duty pay for the funeral and one retirement point 👍
@@LauraZorza thank you Chief. Belay my last please. I just reviewed the Funeral Honors Overview from my NOSC and you are correct. It says "Reservists are qualified for a Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medals for performing 45 Funeral Honors in a Fiscal Year." I'll start working towards that now. Thanks again!
@@johnnyangel9163I served with many Coast Guard members in Iraq and Kuwait plus had a few Sailors leave the Navy for the Coast Guard. Also, a good friend of mine was Army, crossed to Coast Guard and retired. I have a lot of respect for Coasties! Some of the most professional members I ever served with. My opinion, Coast Guard boot camp is the second most difficult (Marines most difficult) ... great locations for duty stations, 100% same benefits as all other branches... many outstanding civilian jobs depending on what you want to do when you get out 👍
Matt, yes, there are many sets of orders available, but being on a ship is not common. Areas like Djibouti, Bahrain, Afghanistan, and surrounding areas are currently the “norm.”
I know someone who's Civil service and Natyy guard. They told me they dont put in/ take nearly as many orders as most people since there main focus is civ retirement. Both pay into TSP. Basically said that even with a somewhat crappy reserve pension. That having the two beats having the 1 AD retirement. So, they kinda told me the opposite. Unless the reserve pension is all youre going for. Its best to but time in both baskets. Anyone have thoughs?
@bryanlubbers794, it depends…. You need to weigh Active Duty pay-grade and how many years of service you have and are you under the old retirement system or the new BRS (Blended Retirement System). Then compare that to what civil service job, pay, years of service and other retirement benefits you will receive. Same as in the Reserves… a main benefit for retiring from the Reserves is Tricare for Life when you are older unless you have healthcare coverage from your civilian job or if you are like myself, a 100% P&T disabled Veteran… all healthcare is free at the VA and civilian doctors as needed.
@@bryanlubbers794 anyone that joins the Reserves now is issued a DD-214 after they complete boot camp and A-School. For those that enlisted 20-years ago and did not attend boot camp or A-School, never deployed or went on orders other than AT to obtain a DD-214 need to request a NAVPERS 1070/615 before retirement / separating from service 👍
@@bryanlubbers794 note, the NAVPERS 1070/615 is not suppose to be used for a Reserve retirement, but I have seen it issued a couple times to show proof of honorable service. There is scuttlebutt about starting to issue retired Reservist a DD-214 in the future 👍
Taiwo Tunde, it depends on the fracture, location and severity. For instance, I sustained a fibula spiral fracture and I had to go through a medical board to prove I could still serve. You would only receive a “medical discharge” if the injury was sustained while on Active Duty orders - often occurs during mobilization. You are held on Active Duty orders until you heal (this was not always the case and has changed over the years). If needed, you would receive a medical discharge and compensation.
@D Lehm, it is rare (compared to other ratings) that an AD or AE Reservist would be mobilized during their 4 or 6-year contract. Most AD and AE Reservist volunteer for mobilizations. A good friend of mine went Reserves 10 years ago and is an AE. She has volunteered 4 times for mobilization orders. Three times to Afghanistan 🇦🇫 flying drones and once to Virginia working with drones. She now has a government contracting job making 6 figures doing the same thing.
@Daryl Gaskins Music, in the Reserves, MA, LS, and YN are the top three that always have orders available. HM, PS, AE, AT, IT, and BM have a good selection of orders. All other ratings would be on the “least” side; however, you can always find orders, especially if you have certain NEC’s and/or are willing to fill, as an example, orders for CANREC (CANVASSER RECRUITER). CANREC orders can be anywhere from 12-months this to 3-years with the opportunity to cross-rate to NC 👍
@askiamohammed1785 some ratings (jobs) have more orders available than others. Example: BM has generally had more opportunities than PR. What orders are available shifts from year to year and a big factor is what’s going on in the world. Example: Currently there are less mobilization orders since we left Afghanistan, but there are increased opportunities to go on orders to a ship, because active duty is short handed at some commands. So, BM would have a better chance of going on orders to a ship than say AT. I suggest applying for an operational unit if you want to go on orders and mobilize. Networking is key to finding a lot of opportunities 👍
@@LauraZorza thanks you, let say you want to go on a order on a ship as a BM , does that come with deploying out of the country or just working at a particular port. Thank
@@askiamohammed1785 it will depend on the ship, how long your orders are for and when you report to the ship. Each ship has a training schedule, so it would depend on when you report during the schedule and if the orders are for 3-months or more. I know of several Sailors that volunteered for longer orders, so they could go on deployment overseas. They also earned a warfare pin, which is not common as a Reservist, especially an ESWS pin 👍
I have a question about GM in active duty. I looking to go into AC for GM or MA. Have you seen those rates come up often enough for reservist to get into them?
@@LauraZorza well I frost have to cross rate into MA or GM. I am a LS. I was speaking more along the lines of going active duty permanently like the active duty navy.
Patrick, it can be difficult. Main factors are your rate and rating along with your year group. If your rating is over or under manned on Active Duty will also determine if you will have to wait to apply 👍
@@LauraZorza i want the opportunity to deploy what are some jobs that have good advancment opportunities and get to deploy while in the reserves im thinking of aviation structual mechanic
Patrick, currently AM has good advancement for E4, but E5 (3% advancement) and E6 (26% advancement). The key to advancing is studying, which 80% or more don’t do.
@Kristoffer Aguila, no, it is not possible. Every Reservist is allowed 48-drills per year (2-days per month, 2-points per day = 4-drill points per month. You would only do two drill weekends a month if you were “making up” a drill due to being on AT (Annual Training) orders and you rescheduled the drill. Plus, with COVID-19, most drill have been virtual since March 2020, which has made it more difficult to reschedule at some NOSC.
@@LauraZorza Does that also apply to rates like MA? I've read somewhere of reservists having to drill two or even three weekends a month, but their posts on reddit were also from years ago so I'm not sure if that's even the norm/or even allowed as of right now. My current plan is to attend college full time and obtain/earn a B.S. in Computer Science over a five year period while in the reserves. My parents are letting me stay here as if I were still in high school so that's a huge relief. I was told NOSCs are flexible with students when finals/exams are coming up, would you say that's true or does it depend on the unit?
@4r0sty, it is not rating specific. All Sailors, enlisted and Officers, have the same drill requirements per month and year. If a Reservist drilled two or three weekends a month they: 1. Rescheduled other drill weekends 2. On AT or ADT orders 3. Performing RMP (Readiness Management Periods), which is additional paid drills. Flexibility of drills depends on your CoC (Chain of Command) leadership in your unit. I permitted Sailors in my unit to RESKED (reschedule) if needed due to exams and school, but I know of other SEL’s (Senior Enlisted Leaders) that denied the same request. In regards to school, go on orders to gain at least 50% of the Post 9-11 GI Bill. Do NOT use the Chapter 1606 Reserve GI Bill!
@@4r0sty you route a Special Request Chit; once completely signed off and approved, make a copy (ALWAYS MAKE COPY), and you’re good to go. The NAVPERS 1336-3 (Special Request Chit) is handed in at the end of the weekend with the muster reports to ADMIN. The NOSC FTS staff will input the RESKED dates, but you have the signed approval, so you’re good to go 👍
LP7, Chapter 1606 right out of Boot Camp & A-School, but it’s only $392 (current 2020 amount) for full-time students. Reservist need 36-months of Active Duty to receive the full Post 911 (Forever) GI Bill. Reservist may receive TA (Tuition Assistance) if they are on Active Duty orders for 120-days or more.
Sunshine3200 T, college benefits for dependents is the same for Active Duty and the Reserves. You may transfer your Post 911 (Forever) GI Bill; however, you must have completed 6-years of service and agree (enlist) for an additional 4-years. Here is the VA link 👍 www.va.gov/education/transfer-post-9-11-gi-bill-benefits/
Amazing content Chief Zorza!
I am 39 years old and joining the military is an absolute dream of mine. I am currently in talks with a recruiter and hoping to go reserves if I pass MEPS. Thank you for your service to the USA and your dedication to giving us valuable information!
@Kikn Back, let me know if you have any questions … make sure to study for the ASVAB before taking it. Check out GRAMMAR HERO on UA-cam if you need a refresher on math. Also, look at what ratings (jobs) interest you on Navy Cool www.cool.osd.mil/usn/moc/index.html?nav=rate
@@LauraZorza Thank you so much! I got a 69 on the pretest. Sharpening up on the math now. Trying to make this dream a reality.
@Kikn Back, out of the nine sections on the ASVAB test, you need to focus on four of them for the AFQT score, which is the entry score to enlist - The higher the score = more rating opportunities. The four sections are:
AR (Arithmetic Reasoning)
MK (Mathematics Knowledge)
PC (Paragraph Comprehension)
WK (Word Knowledge)
@@LauraZorza Thank you! I’m on it.
Just joining the Reserves now after 8 years active, your channel has been extremely helpful for me Chief
What you said about signing the bottom line just puts things in perspective for a lot of us. At the end of the day, it’s about what our priorities are in life. Thank you for your informative videos, Chief. Highly appreciate it!
@Maks, thank you for watching!
Very informative Chief ! This video is full of value!
Glad you think so!
Good day😅
My recommendation to everyone joining is to go active duty first. The reserves can be confusing, you're on your own and 95% of the time you're the bottom of the totem pole and deploy to the crappiest locations. You'll always be wanting more. And depending on your civilian job the reserves can be a blessing or a burden. But I just learned things about the reserves from you that my CoC and NOSC never told me and I've been in for 5 years. Kinda reiterates my point of being on your own unless you have good leadership that actually cares.
@John A, well said! I recommend Active Duty mainly for the benefits such as the Post 9-11 GI Bill. No matter how many times I tell individuals, they believe the Reserves receive identical benefits as Active members.
Let me know what questions you have about the Reserves. I am more than happy to guide you 👍
I wish I had done SELRES before joining AD. I loved the Reserves and would go back in a heart beat. In 12 yrs on the reserve side I did 8 deployments and enjoyed it more than AD where I didn't even get to deploy at all. I also got into federal LE thanks to the reserves and some MAs I was with with in Djibouti while I was an MA3.
@Miguel Bermudez, MA is a great rating in the Reserves for orders 👍
Gotcha.
As always, awesome video. Thank you for your time. I am low key freaking out because I love serving, but I needed more time with my family to have a healthier life. I honestly think I can do more good on the civ side of things. I just hope I don't get "mission first, sometimes we all have to make sacrifices" while I am doing more 12-16 hour work days with 3 section duty.
Hi Chief! Just want to thank you for your informative videos. I am a new accession reservist and watched your videos prior to joining - going to indoc this weekend and still learning all about the reserves!
@Ians Tech, what is your rating? Reserves are completely different than Active Duty, but you will catch on 👍
Let me know what unit you get attached to… you can email me. I recommend maxing out your AT (29-days) once you gain access to NROWS, DTS, etc. 👍
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You go Chief Zorza! Some of us order bounce for sure. This will be my 4th overseas deployment. I agree.. don't join unless you want to do what you are supposed to be there for. V/R BU1
@Molly Moriarty, still waiting to see you wearing anchors! 👍
I habody d to get an age waiver when I enlisted in the reserves. I was mobilized one time and had to go to Japan, Okinawa and south Korea. It was "Operation Team Spirit". I was a second class interior communications electrician. I guess the navy needed somebody with an electrical and operating engineer background. I loved it. I was also a member of the reserve centers color guard. If I could get back in, I would do it in a heartbeat, but I don't think the navy needs a 72 year old electrician/engineer!
Great information Chief!! The retirement 7500 point ratio seems to be a tricky proposition. To achieve hitting that ballpark, would an individual have to pick up a couple mobilizations per contract (2-3) to put themselves into the ball park? Thank you for the video!
Colin, actually I had a brain fart... it’s 7,300 points = 20-years active duty retirement. If you did ten one year mobilizations you would earn 25% retirement 💰, but remember you would also calculate in your drill points, AT’s, any other ADT orders, correspondence courses, Navy Funerals, etc.
I was recalled 3 times to London, Fujairah & Bahrain for 3 & half years. I attribute my activations to my rate as an IT. So if you want to get called up & assigned to nice places, consider switching to IT rate. I was put up in nice apartments & received per diems for each activation. It was a rewarding career, shipmates. It was for me a paid vacation almost every year in my 28 year career as a reservist.
@Thong Tran, I have a couple IT buddies that went to some amazing locations for 1-3 years at a time; Italy, Spain, London, Germany, Morocco... one even started out in South Africa and ended up traveling with an Admiral all over Europe.
@@LauraZorza I thank the Navy for the training and opportunities to serve and travel almost all over the world as a reservist. It's the best deal out there for any US citizens. I'm just surprised that not too many citizens are taking advantage of the opportunity. Get paid to learn highly demanded skills, serve and travel haha!
This sounds amazing! I'm planning on enlisting as a CTI or CTN reservist. Do you think the same kind of order opportunities would be available for those rates too?
@Tina Belcher, the CT community has their own amazing opportunities; however, CTI does not have a NAT (New Accession Training) program meaning you have to be Active Duty before joining the Reserves. This is due to the length of A-School and then the Phase II F-School after A-School.
@@LauraZorza I definitely didn't know that about CTIs, thanks for that info and for replying so quickly :)
This Laura Zorza youtube feature of Navy Reserves-How Often Are Navy Reservist Deployed is both eye opening and easily makes clear some of what to expect for a navy reservist expecting to andor preferring to mobilize at the earliest opportunity. I confess that I am actually receptive to mobilizing at the earliest opportunity, still the blunt yet also helpful explanation giving in this video on why it is vital to be receptive to mobilizing either stateside andor overseas as a navy reservist furthers my understanding on some of the things to be more rationally and intuitively aware of.
Outstanding information Chief. BZ
Thank you 👍
Explained very well. One of the better UA-cam channels that answers a lot of good questions.
Thank you Justine ❤️
Very good video I am in the Army National Guard for those that think we don’t deploy are in for a rude awakening. We are 1/3 of the army. My sister is joining the navy reserve. I got her to watch your videos.
Mike, so true ... I went on multiple mobilizations to Kuwait and saw the same National Guard members. One team, one fight 👍❤️
Laura Zorza I agree one team one fight. My sister is joining the navy reserve she watches your videos religiously to get a better understanding thank you for what you do and for serving.
@@mikejohnson3713 thank you... tell her to email me if she has any questions
Laura Zorza I will for sure
My sister just asked will she see combat in the naval reserve. I told her its the military if the base gets attacked with small arms fire or mortars likely or if the rating is combat yes. I don’t want to speak for the navy’s behalf but through my experience I seen sailors on convoy missions.
Glad I saw this. My concern was the exact opposite, I was thinking I wouldn't get the chance.
I was in the reserves from 68-78. Was not deployed. Due to the end of Vietnam
I just start following you. I love your videos already. Your honest and straight to the point 👍🏾
@moniquemckie4383, thank you! Let me know if you have ANY questions 👍
@@LauraZorza your videos are so good I’m going through them to catch up. I did found one about Navy Reserve switch over to active.
I’m very interested in Navy Reserve.
@@moniquemckie4383 email any questions: LLZorza@gmail.com 👍
I just joined the Navy Reserve January 5th 2024 after being out of the guard since 2012.
@jeremymenchaca, what rating? I hope you received the $20K bonus 👍
@@LauraZorza gunners mate. I did get the bonus.
Thank you, you answered my question cause I plan on mobilizing back to back but still want to keep my job.
Great Vid Chief! Do you have any info on reservist going back to active duty? Is it worth it to go back or would you just recommend the mobilizations?
Dallas, I have helped dozens of Reservist go back to Active Duty. There a couple different ways to do it. Is it worth it? Yes! Ultimately it depends on your goals and current situation as a civilian. Mobilizations are a great gig, but once again, everything depends on your ultimate goal and current situation 👍
Sis love the site. Very informative and will use the information on our next DWE.
Great information Chief! I’m in the process of getting out of active and going to reserves. Your videos help this transition a great deal! Do you know any information about the Navy Reserve Fleet or QM in the reserves?
Yes, what specifics are you looking for?
Thanks for the response Chief. I’ve heard some gouge about certain rates that are forced to deploy or mobilize regardless of the 2 year period after leaving active. And I’m coming from the aviation side. So the questions I have are:
1. Can choice of rate cancel the 2 year no deployment status?
2. When considering choosing a rate like QM can I serve the minimum time and still learn that rate or would I have to invest in more training / other orders?
3. What is the reserve fleet like?
I ask these questions because I am taking an opportunity to further some other training and schooling I need to ultimately become a Chaplain. So I should be cognizant of the responsibility’s of choosing a rate.
Thanks for any information you can give!
@Ryan Mack, I have only known two Sailors that were "forced" to mobilize and that was because of poor leadership.
I am sure you have all the information, but in case you don't: www.public.navy.mil/bupers-npc/career/transition/Pages/ReserveAffiliationBenefits.aspx
If you decide on QM you will need to be attached to an ACU or CORIVRON for hands on experience. If you live near a Naval base you "should" be attached to a ship. I served with a QM that only went to Cuba for 3-months in his entire 20+ year career as a Reservist. Then again, he didn't want to go anywhere. The Fleet will depend on where you live - as I previously stated, if you live near a Naval Base it will help. Otherwise get cross-assigned to an ACU or CORIVRON
NOTE: CORIVRON deploy a lot though.
There are great opportunities in the Reserves, but you often have to look for them. I am here to assist with your career and any questions you have along the way 👍
Laura Zorza Awesome thanks for the information! The fleet needs more Chiefs like you!
Thank you ❤️
Thanks for the informative videos! Could you share some more information about reservists getting assigned to a command and talk about what rates may be connected to NECC unit?
Dannon, will do 👍 FYI - Reservist use a system called: CMS-ID (Career Management System - Interactive Detailing) to apply for a unit. NECC units vary, i.e., Seabees have all of the Seabee ratings along with LS, GM... When I was attached to Coastal Riverine we had BM, OS, EN, QM, LS, GM, MA, HT, YN, PS... Cargo Handling has a lot of BM’s, GM, LS, IT, CS, ET, even ABH... a wide variety of ratings 👍
IT WAS 3 TIMES IN THE 90'S FOR 3/90 DAY TOURS AND WHAT I CALL 3 MINI WEST PACS WHEN ON THE TAR SHIP USS RACINE LST 1198
Good info Chief !
Appreciate it!
this video helped me for decide by reserve. Thanks !!
My NJROTC divo was shot at the Recruiting station in TN. Made me join the Navy.
@admiralmurat2777, I am sorry to hear that. Thank you for serving!
I like your glasses, may I ask where you got them? If so can you provide a link
@Daniel Sandoval, I have had them for years… they were issued to me when I was stationed with SPECWAR. I also have a brown pair and a Navy Blue pair.
Great video!
Thank you 😎
Appreciate chief awesome video thanks for yur service
@Jefferey Patterson thank you for your support!
Love your videos! There so informative and helpful!
@Philip Norman, thank you!
I’m coming off of active duty and was considering reserves. I just don’t want to ever see a ship again. You were saying those are rare orders, do you think I would never have to see a ship during reserve time if I didn’t want too?
@chris killaby, what is your rating and where will you be living?
The beauty of the Reserves is YOU pick your orders / cross-assigned unit. There are times you are voluntold what command you are attached to, this happened to me, I was attached to NCHB-5 across the country. In that case you are asked to sign a page-13, so you understand the commitment. I saw individuals that could not commit to the requirements, so they were dropped from the RUAD and found another command.
Good info. Working on an app now for a DCO supply position.
Can you be individually deployed?
For example- if I’m in IT, can I be deployed to (I don’t know) Kuwait, individually ? Without the rest of my unit ?
Love the videos btw
Jared, yes, Reserves are often individual orders and referred to as IA (Individual Augmentee).
Hi Chief, I am currently joining the Reserves as prior service after 10 years of separation. I will be a LS. My question is when I take long term mobilization orders (anything over a year) will my family be allowed to go with me?
@Ebony Young, most orders are one year or less; they depend on location, mission, and type of orders (i.e., ADT, ADOS, Mobilization, CANREC, Definite Recall, etc.)
ADT and ADOS can renew each fiscal year if there is a need and funding available. CANREC and Definite Recall orders can be 2-3 years at a time. Also, you can do ADOS orders for one year and then transition to mobilization orders. Each type of orders have different rules.
I know of some individuals that have their family members with them when CONUS, but it depends on the type of orders and location. FYI - ADOS orders for 180-days or more are PCS orders with HHG. Per diem and BAH is authorized for ADOS orders 179-days or less. If you do ADOS orders locally, you will receive BAH, but not per diem.
I know of family members that have visited their Sailor when on OCONUS orders (i.e., Germany, Italy, etc.), but no, they are not authorized to go.
I love the navy I really do, got out with an RE3E from Great Mistakes and got my documentation for that so I want to go back but as a reservist or guard since I am so close to getting a government job and I don’t know which to do. I have 150 days in active duty btw. So I see pluses in both but don’t know which is going to take me further career wise as far as the military side of things goes so I really am divided. As I said at the beginning I love the navy but career wise I need to make the best choice for my family and my federal job.
@Asgaiyawaya, so much depends on your personal drive to succeed and your rating … if you go Reserves you can work the government job and volunteer for orders in the Reserves to where you want, when you want 👍 You can be successful in both worlds 💝 You can cross over to Active Duty later depending on your rate/rating and year group. The possibility is always there, so my advice is do what you feel is best for you and your family … the Navy (Active or Reserves) will always be here 👍👍💝
I was in the Navy Reserves for 14 years. I was mobilized with my unit twice...Operation Northern Watch..in Incerlik Air Base, Turkey. OZne big problem I encountered..very difficult to make the next rate...due to test questions..and very little advancement ..I couldn't make E5.
@jimmywalters3071, thank you for your service! What was your rating?
@@LauraZorza AT
Hey. I’m a former 12 combat engineer from the army. I did 6 years in the guard and got out. I was wondering about joining the navy reserve as a Gas turbine systems technical mechanic because that’s what I do in the civilian world now as a industrial mechanic (millwrights) in the union. Would it be a good move? I kind of miss serving and I’ve heard good stuff about the navy reserve.
@Eric Tate, I know very few GSM’s that actually do their job in the Reserves, even if mobilized. Where you live and what Navy bases are near you will play a factor on working in your rating.
I recommend making a list of pros and cons on why you want to serve and what you hope / want to get out of the Reserves. I also recommend doing something different in the Reserves than your civilian career, and if you want to mobilize/ go on orders, GSM is not necessarily a good rating.
Could you make a video on being married but also dual military
Nicholas, I will add it to my list 👍
Same question...
Hi Chief! I was wondering if GM’s in the reserves can volunteer more specifically for ship mobilizations? Not that I would mind being on the ground for mobilizations, but how can GM reservists (or reservists in general) get on board a ship? Thanks!
@Ruggz 1515, occasionally the Navy is looking for GM’s for shipboard orders; mainly 0812 and 0814 GM’s or MA’s 👍 You can sign up for notifications of orders on the Reserves server - CAC enabled 👍
@@LauraZorza ah great, so it is possible! Thank you for that!
Hey great video. Quick question: I plan on joining while attending a 4 yr university. So you are saying after my first deployment I can choose not to deploy again for a couple of years? Deployment does not worry me... I just value education and probably wouldn’t deploy twice if it were up to me.
Latrell, if you volunteer for a mobilization, your “dwell time” (cannot be told to mobilize), is five years. However, if a major war broke out they can send you.
Laura Zorza Got it. Thanks for the help!
@@LauraZorza I was searching high and low for his question and thought I was losing my mind for a second. Lol. I do have a follow up question…
If you mobilize, say, for two months, multiple times per year, does the dwell time for BOTH mobilizations add together?
I plan on doing a lot of volunteer work.
@Alijah Morton, mobilizations are usually 6-months or longer. Your orders would most likely be ADT if you are doing two months. So, no, you would not have dwell time.
@@LauraZorza Got it! That cleared up another question I had. Thanks for the info!
It’s been over 20 years for me but I got out of the Navy after 4 years on an aircraft carrier and I thought I’d join the reserves and just randomly volunteer for Westpacs and stuff when I got bored at college and the recruiter told me that’s impossible so I never joined. I was so into that idea though after doing 2 Westpacs in 4 years on my busy ass carrier. I’d have been bored as heck in the reserves.
@allstar930, yes, years ago it was super rare for a Reservist to go on a ship, but now there are opportunities including deployments. Many things have changed for the better since 9-11 and again since COVID - many opportunities for Reservist, especially in an operational unit = no boredom 👍
Me and a friend wanna know who is right. Sign a contract . When the years start counting? Is it after swearing in or after boot camp?
Taiwo Tunde, your clock starts ticking the day you report to RTC 👍
Hello chief, I just got out of active duty and looking to join the reserve. Are there alot of opportunities as an HT to mobilize?
@borola415, there are opportunities in the Surge Main commands for lengthy orders. If you are attached to an NECC command, yes, there many opportunities.
I had a couple HT’s in NECC units that I served with (Coastal Riverine, MSRON and Cargo Handling) 👍
I’m 41 did 7 years in the active Army. ETS’d in 2011. Thinking of joining the Navy Reserves as a CE which is my full time job now. Any thoughts?
@donaldmathis527, great idea! There is no guarantee you would receive CE, but definitely check it out.
FYI - The Navy Reserves are looking for prior service members, regardless of branch to enlist. There is currently a $20,000 enlistment bonus for a 3-year contract. You need to affiliate by 30SEP2023 to receive the bonus.
www.navyreserve.navy.mil/Onboarding/Bonuses/#:~:text=Navy%20Accessions%20Training%20(NAT)%20and,or%20after%20March%2024%2C%202023.
I’m considering going Navy Reserve. Because of a laundry list of reasons I cannot go active. For these reasons I want to go Reserve. Now I’m considering doing a Seabee rating. I want as much active time as possible. How likely is it for me to volunteer and get all the active time I want?
Daniel, Seabee ratings have many opportunities to mobilize. As long as your command approves you are good to go. Several of my friends are still serving and are in the ratings of CE, SW, EO and BU 👍
Laura Zorza that gives me hope. Because my worst fear with the Reserves is being stuck. I’ve been through 8 years with the Army NG and Reserve and I was just told no the whole time. I would like to be a reservist but I do not want to be stuck at drill and no have any opportunity to do anything.
Laura Zorza does my location have anything to do with my ability to mobilize? I will be at fort Jackson.
Daniel, Seabees actually work in their rating more than others, but it also depends on where you live, and what base / command / NOSC you will be attached to.
The command and your rate/rating determines mobilizations. For non-prior, they are not permitted to mobilize for 2-years unless attached to a command that is mobilizing, so meaning no volunteering. Columbia, SC would be the closest NOSC to Fort Jackson.
Do you have a video on how to volunteer yourself to earn more of these drill points? Like do they give you a list of dates you can choose from of operations you can attach to for amonth or what have you?
Hope that makes sense, I wanna do at least 3-4 months out of the year, not just 2weeks a year.
@Mr October, anyone can apply for up to 29-days of AT (Annual Training), and should... some commands will announce training opportunities that you can apply for (AT, ADT, CANTEC, Mob, etc) ... if you do not have one, I highly suggest you find yourself a great mentor that knows the in’s and out’s of the Reserves.
What is your rating? What Reserve Center are you attached to and what command(s) are you attached to? Feel free to email me if you like 👍 LLZorza@gmail.com
GMC,
I’m an MM2 approaching the end of my 2nd enlistment. I have opted to join SELRES and am currently waiting a C-Way quota for that. I have chosen a NOSC in the city I’m already stationed in, Jacksonville. My question is, how likely is it for me to be able to mobilized in Jacksonville? I saw in a previous video you mentioned you would frequently mobilize for the medical benefits. Were you able to mobilize in your local area?
@Patrick, you would have a better chance than most to receive extended orders in JAX with all the commands there. I live in South Florida (Ft. Lauderdale) and did 2-years ADSW orders at SOUTHCOM in Doral - about 40-miles from my home. NOSC often have ADT orders which very by ratings. Are you remaining an MM or changing your rating?
@@LauraZorza First off, thank you for the prompt response! I’ve chosen in rate, but willing to convert. The only reason I’d like to continue being an MM is because I’ve been one for 6 years and still would like to make first class at some point. Other than that, I’ve chosen a few other rates on my CWay application. I should hear something back by the end of the month.
@Patrick, sounds good 👍 I was asking because MA, LS and YN have a lot of extended orders and I know leadership in JAX in those ratings 👍
@@LauraZorza unfortunately those weren’t available when I applied, but if I don’t get picked up I’ll keep those rates in mind for next time! Thank you so much!
How often would you recommend volunteering to mobilize to get a good retirement? I was thinking about volunteering for a 1year mobilization every 2 or 3 years.
@Kevin Davis, ideally, you want to aim for at least 5,000 - 5,800 points for retirement, which is 35%-40% retirement pay.
So, subtract how many points you have now from 5,000 - 5,800, factor in roughly how many years you have until you retire, calculate how many points annually without a mob (should aim for 130-points minimum), and then decide on what type of orders (mobilization, ADSW, ADT, etc.), duration of the orders, and how often you volunteer 👍
Example: You currently have 1,460-points (need 3,540 points to your 5,000 goal).
You plan on serving another 16-years.
Every year minimum points:
- 48-drill weekend points
- 29-AT points (max Annual Training out!)
- 15-points for a good year (Free points the Navy gives you)
- Earn another 38-points to max out at 130 (most annual points you can earn for drills). So, you can earn one point per day for doing evals at home, completing tasks at the NOSC without pay, etc.
** 130-points annually x 16-years = 2,080-points
***You need 3,540 points in 16-years to hit 5,000-points (35% retirement).
3,540 - 2,080-points for annual max points (130-points per year) = 1,460-points needed.
***1,460-points / 365-days (1-year mobilization) = 4
So, at least 4-years on Active Duty orders. Four 1-year mobilizations, or break it up: two 1-year mobilizations, two sets of ADT orders for 6-months each, and one year ADSW.
FYI - If you do NAVEDTRA courses = retirement points above the 130.
Volunteer for military funerals = retirement points above the 130.
These points go beyond the 130-points per year, which you will need on years you mobilize to ensure you stay within the 5,000-5,800 point goal.
NOTE: If you mobilize in April, you can drill out for the year, meaning your April - September drills can be used before you leave.
I hope this all makes sense?
@@LauraZorza It makes sense. Thanks for breaking it down.
Awesome video
Thank you Javier
Hello Laura I have a question. During your time in the Navy Reserves, did you ever see people transfer into other military branches about half way through their contract, lets say 3-4 years. I was thinking about going into the navy reserves, but if I want to join the Coast Guard or Air Force later down the line because of career opportunities, would this be possible. Not saying I’m for sure going to go down this path, but I was just curious. Thank you.
Ryan, yes, I know of many. You submit a DD-368 Conditional Release form 👍
One of my Sailor’s left the Navy Reserves and went Active Duty Coast Guard. She has agreed to be on my channel 👍
Laura Zorza thank you so much for the response. Can’t wait to see her in the your channel. Keep up the great work 👍
Currently active duty E-5 looking to do reserves when my contract ends in 2023 I'll have 7 years active duty. My question is will I stay my active duty rate (AS) and 2nd from active duty will I be able to go back home and be reserves guarenteed or is it possible they make me go somewhere else. I am okay with deployments and going overseas for the two week training, just curious about my permanent location
@Echomania outdoors, you will remain an AS2 providing there is a billet available. If not, you cross-rate to whatever rating is available, but you maintain your pay-grade, unless you have a break in service more than a year. Definitely get with your Career Counselor when you get within 9-months of your EAOS, and also reach out to the CTO (Career Transition Office) / PERS-97.
The way the Reserves work is you live where you want and will affiliate with the closest NOSC (Navy Operational Support Center). You will have a gaining command at the NOSC and many (not all) Reservist also have a cross-assigned unit elsewhere.
Example: My gaining command at NOSC Miami (South Florida) was OSU (Operational Support Unit) and I was cross-assigned to units in Washington State, Norfolk VA, San Diego, CA, Ft. Dix, NJ, etc. The Navy pays all travel (flight, hotel and rental car) when drilling with you cross-assigned unit, which was at least quarterly.
How often can you volunteer for a deployment? Are there orders always available to apply for?
Derrick, I have friends that have been on orders for years. For instance, one friend who is a YN1 has been on ADSW orders since 2015. Another friend who is an AE1 has been on four different sets of 1-year orders in the last 6-years. So much depends on your rate (pay-grade) and rating (job).
Since 9-11, there has been a continuous need for Reservist to serve and an abundant amount of orders. However, once again, it depends on the rate and rating.
Pls advice me on which rates has more chances of being mobilized
@ndubuisiokwara4390 this changes annually with what is occurring in the world; however, MA, LS, YN, and IS have been the “norm” always looking for volunteers to mobilize. Currently, there are many orders for mobilization and also RC2AC (going permanent active duty) for ABH, ABF, ET, FC, IT, and OS.
@@LauraZorza Thank you so much for this insight. May the blessings be!
@lorazorza you had informed me that IS do not have FTS. Can they go IA?
@Dougie Do It, yes and there plenty of types of orders for IS 👍
So what exactly are these 3 year orders? It's not like you're being involuntarily mobilized for 3 years straight is it?
@BetrayedColt, involuntarily orders are only for a year.
As a Reservist, you can apply for 3-years as a CANREC (Canvasser Recruiter) on Recruiting duty, or apply for ADSW or ADOS orders for 12-months; however, you can extend the orders (providing there is funding and a need for you to stay) for another year. Some extended annually for a few years (each year your orders renew), but it’s by choice, not voluntold. I extended a few times on ADSW orders.
Here is info on CANREC:
www.mynavyhr.navy.mil/Career-Management/Reserve-Personnel-Mgmt/Definite-Recall/CANREC-Recall/
@@LauraZorzaThanks a lot! That clears it up.
Do full time support work full time if so that’s exactly what i want i dnt want to work part time and i considered going on the boat but i feel fts is more condusibe to finishing college
@2SickGreg, yes, FTS (now called TAR) work a normal full-time job. They receive 100% of the same pay and benefits as Active Duty. The main difference is they train and support Reservist 👍
My question is, would I be able to switch to reserves if my rate is GSM (Gas turbine Mechanical). Is the navy reserves limited only to certain ratings??
@Matthew Tenorio Duenas, yes, there are GSM in the Reserves. However, there are very few and manning is currently at 98%. I recommend speaking with your Career Counselor if you’re within 13-months of your EAOS to apply for a billet before leaving Active Duty.
www.mynavyhr.navy.mil/Portals/55/Career/ECM/SelRes/GSM.pdf?ver=igN8-rHl5HgF8jy2e83Gsw%3d%3d
Reserves is limited to certain ratings if you are entering as a NAT (New Accession Training) also known as Non-Prior Service.
so the more you can manage to get deployed the more points towards reetirement?
@Logan Kerkar, yes. You earn one point for every day on orders, so the more orders you go on, the more retirement points you earn = more $$$ 👍
how do reservist obtain information on the available deployments
@WiseBoy Review, most common way is on ZipServe; however, IS (Intel) have a separate website, and word of mouth is how many are found. I also recommend joining the Facebook group: “U.S. Navy Reserve Community” … they occasionally post CANREC, AT/ADT and other CONUS orders / opportunities 👍
When you get deployed in the naval reserve, do you go on a ship or does it depend? And what are the chances of being deployed with an (IT) rate either enlisted or officer?
bikkt ranz, you have to volunteer for orders on a ship and it’s super rare.
Orders are generally overseas or at commands stateside. IT ratings are always available and most are volunteers that take the orders, but you can be voluntold depending on the command you’re cross-assigned to.
@@LauraZorza Laura Zorza thank you for answering my question, but to clairify, (IT) rates are mostly volunteers because they don't get mobilized much from always being available? and you can choose to volunteer to go overseas but when your mobilized you have no choice?
A large percentage of mobilization orders are volunteers. Reason: You are actually doing your job, great money to be made, non-prior service earn Active Duty benefits like their GI Bill, VA Home Loan, Veteran status, etc.
There are always orders available: Mobilizations, ADT and ADSW
Example: Navy has orders looking for IT rating volunteers to 1) Djibouti 2) Afghanistan 3) SOUTHCOM (Miami, FL area). You apply on the Reserve Portal website for any or all three sets of orders. Based on qualifications, evaluations and PRT scores BIG NAVY picks from the volunteer pool.
@Laura Zorza hi chief,
i am a reserve graduating CTR school in 2 months. How often are CT rates mobilized and where can I go to look up billets that need to be filled ( aka volunteer active duty)
@Dave Van Moffaert, a lot will depend on what command / unit you are attached to, but you can volunteer. You will have access to ZipServe once you leave Active Duty and are gained in the Reserves. Many various types of orders (AT, ADT, ADOS, Mobilizations, etc.) are listed on the site plus the Intel community has a separate listing… there is also a private Intel group on Facebook: “November Two” 👍
@laura zorza,
Hi Chief, a follow up question. I was told recently that reserves for CTR will never get called to mobilize for sea duty, just shore. But can you volunteer for sea duty billets?
Thanks
@@djvanmof sea duty as in serving on a ship? It’s SUPER rare for a Reservist to serve on a ship … there are more orders now than previous years, but it’s still SUPER rare… most Reservist serve “sea duty” overseas on shore; however, I have learned through my 28-years of service to NEVER say NEVER 👍
Good day ma!.
Please I have a few questions. I Have been a nurse for 6 Years , my husband is active duty enlisted in the Navy, I have gone through the process of joining the Nurse corps reserve about to sign the dotted line.
What do you have to say about two military couple and possibility of being deployed especially for me. We have been moving around a lot and job takes time to come around when we move. Thought it was a good idea to join the reserve why I do partime in other hospitals. Have two little kids under 3. And any professional advice?
Thank you
@BjaaOnTop, being recalled is always a possibility… Active Duty and the Reserves are two completely different components, but I know many married couple with one spouse/parent Active Duty and the other in the Reserves. Communication will be key with your command/unit, Reserve Center, and your husbands, so you can work your 2-week AT (Annual Training) around his time away. You will need a Family Care Plan in place just in case you are both gone at the same time 👍
Hi! I am looking to join the reserves, and I had a question about the length of contract that we signed up for. Would someone be signing up for eight years and need to serve for that long, or would the length of service be shorter?
@12animemanga, all contracts are 8-years regardless if Active Duty or Reserves, for all branches of the military. However, in the Reserves, if you sign as a NAT (New Accession Training), which is someone that is non-prior (never served before), the standard contract to serve is 6-years. The remaining 2-years of the contract can be served in the Reserves as a SELRES (Selected Reserve) where you continue drilling or you can go IRR (Individual Ready Reserve), which is when you no longer drill.
Example: You join Active Duty for a 5-year contract (Navy ratings (jobs) have different contracts for 3, 4, 5 or 6-years). After the 5-years you can re-enlist for another contract or you can leave Active Duty and join either the Selected Reserves (SELRES), which is when you drill one weekend a month and 2-weeks a year. You would do this for the remaining 3-years of your initial 8-year contract or you go IRR (back to civilian life).
All initial contracts are 8-years, because members of the Reserves, both SELRES (drilling) and IRR (standby) are the members called during a war instead of a draft.
@@LauraZorza Thank you so much! This was very helpful.
@@LauraZorza my daughter is going to be going into the Navy reserves as a cook. I've talked a lot of people in the Navy online that are Cooks who are full-time enlisted men and most of them hate it. But everybody I know who's a reservist that's a cook loves it. They all agree that cooking school in the Navy is a blast. Anyways that's a side issue. Do you believe that Navy cooks are often times called into active duty or are there enough active duty Cooks where this rarely happens
@onewildandcrazyguy, many CS’s (Culinary Specialist) don’t like their rating because of the long hours and the intensive sea-duty. Active Duty CS is a sea-intensive rating, meaning their first sea duty is 55-months and their second sea duty is 54-months. In the Reserves, a CS won’t actually do their rating on drill weekends (possibly if stationed in Norfolk, San Diego, etc.) On drill weekends, at the Reserve Center, she will normally set-up the drill hall for chow and serve the food that is catered, but Reserve CS’s don’t cook.
A Reserve CS is not recalled / mobilized anywhere near as often as other ratings. I actually had four Sailors volunteer for a 6-month deployment on a ship, because they were never recalled (after 8-years). All four of them hated it 🤣 They didn’t like the long hours, three of the four were sea sick most of the time 🤣 and two of the four realized they didn’t like being a CS 🤣
On the other hand, I had three CS Sailors volunteer for a one year mobilization (Afghanistan at the time) with a SEAL detachment and they all LOVED it. Mainly because of the mission, but also more freedom to cook what they wanted and how they wanted.
As a CS in the Reserves, its more common for a Sailor to volunteer for mobilization then to wait to be voluntold. If your daughter wants to mobilize = have her get cross-assigned to a Seabee unit, SPECWAR unit (SEAL Team 17 or 18), MESF (Maritime Expeditionary Security Forces), etc. 👍
Hey Chief, I got it last year and thinking about going reserves. Will my 8 years of active duty go towards points for reserves?
@ShawnyTV, yes, you should have 2,922 points 👍
@@LauraZorza thanks for the response Chief, even with my typos lol.
@ShawnyTV 🤣🤣🤣
The government owm you.
I like this video I think I wont go thanks
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They own you anyway. We're all slaves anyway. You also more than likely will be drafted anyway.
I was wondering can you vonluteer. I’m prior service and I just enlisted into the navy reserves a week ago. I want to volunteer. Also do you know what type of unit is the navy reserves in New Hampshire and do they deploy a lot.
@Think Wise, yes, you can change your MAS code to Volunteer 👍 You can also apply for orders on ZipServe and of course, word of mouth / networking 👍
Will you be drilling out of NOSC Manchester? I am not familiar with what units are located there, but I can ask around. What is your rate and rating?
@@LauraZorza I’m not sure if my specialist rank transferred over to the nzz as by but I’m a culinary specialist.
@Think Wise, you’re an OSVET? Army?
@@LauraZorza ok. Thank you
@@LauraZorza yes I am drilling at NOSC in Manchester. Do you know anything about that unit?
Hey Chief, I have a question. If you are a civilian and want to join the Reserves and need to go for that 5 week training but need to request a 5 week leave from your job so that it is still waiting for you after training, does USERRA apply in this situation if you technically are not yet in the military?
@Yanilette Polanco, confused on what 5-week training you are referring to? But yes, you are protected under USERRA any time you are on military orders 👍
@@LauraZorza there is a 5 week training for officers joining the reserves I believe. Thank you again for your response
@Yanilette Polanco, you are probably thinking of the 5-week ODS (Officer Development School) program, which is for Active Duty. If you are a civilian joining the Reserves to become an Officer, you would attend DCO (Direct Commission Officer), which is a 12-day course in Rhode Island. You would attend the 2-week school for either your AT (Annual Training) or often use ADT school funding. The Officers I know usually had to wait one year before applying for the school. It was my job to train them until they attended 👍
Hi chief what is look like as a reservist person if you are a BM?
@askiamohammed1785 it will depend on what unit you are attached to. I know plenty of BM’s that love the Cargo Handling community while others love Coastal Riverine or being attached to an Assault Craft Unit. It depends on what you wish to do in the Reserves and how operational you would like to be (more mobilizations and training orders). Which NRC (Navy Reserve Center) will / would you be attached to?
@@LauraZorza Phoenix,Arizona NRC.
Is there anything to say about that or any suggestions, I just got enlisted.
People need to understand the point of the reserves is operational support aka deploying. Don’t join if you are afraid to deploy.
@Healer, I completely agree 👍 No one should enlist if they’re not willing to make sacrifices such as mobilizations, drills or AT’s during family events, birthdays, anniversaries, completing tasks at home for free, especially when you become more senior in a leadership role, etc.
Ma'am am A Filipino setezen how to join ? The US navy reserve??
@SafeFreePascua, speak with a Reserve Recruiter and they will tell you what paperwork you need to bring them 👍
Hey Chief, I’m currently looking for opportunities to volunteer outside of my Reserve billet. I’ve been in the Seabees for 4 years as a reservist and haven’t been mobilized yet with the unit I’m with. Would I have to contact a detailer for active duty order opportunities?
What is your rating? Are you signed up on ZipServe? There have been several opportunities in there?
Laura Zorza I’m an EO2 with the Seabees, and I haven’t heard of Zipserve. I’ll check it out.
i want to be an MA in the reserves, can i volunteer as MA to mobilize often?
@xUSMC1775x yes, many MA’s volunteer multiple times all over the world 👍
@@LauraZorza Thank you :)
Hi Chief, so I’m waiting to leave for bootcamp December 1st as active duty rate YN but now I am thinking about going as a reservist instead just because I want to travel more meaning that I want to be able to get orders overseas and I feel like with active duty I will be stuck in one place for long which I don’t like, would you recommend active duty for someone that likes to Travel or reserve ?
@Sasoulove, at the moment, COVID has affected travel across Active Duty and Reserves. No port visits for Active Duty and Reservist that are permitted to go on orders are not approved for travel outside the area.
Have you made a list of pros and cons in regards to “other” reasons you want to enlist?
My advance, especially with COVID and how everything is economically, I recommend Active Duty, and after your initial enlistment you can always go Reserves 👍
@@LauraZorza thank you so much I didn’t know how everything has change due to Covid. Honestly I wanted to do active duty in the first place, I was just trying to see if I would travel more if I go reserve, but for my lifestyle active duty was the best option. Thank you so much Chief for taking your time and answer me I really appreciate it
@Sasoulove, you’re very welcome. Let me know what other questions you may have 👍
I know that a large percentage of mobilizations are volunteers meaning they choose to deploy when called upon right?
@Eric4635, yes, majority are volunteers 👍
@@LauraZorza I heard that this is the reason why the navy reserve is the least activated compared to the army, air force and marine reserve. The other reserve active their reservist more because it's less volunteers right.
@Eric4635, probably ... you can make a decent amount of money on mobilization.
Plus, the Active Duty time qualifies NAT Sailors for VA medical, Post 9-11 GI Bill, etc. and you are building retirement points 👍
@@LauraZorza good to know thank you. Would it be the same if someone is entering the reserve as an officer such as an information professional officer or a cryptologic warfare officer?
@Eric4635, benefits are the same; however, the GI Bill was slightly different in regards to length of service before using (I haven’t checked recently for changes). VA medical, VA home loan, retirement points, etc. is all the same.
Just note that anyone entering service after January 01, 2018 falls under the BRS (Blended Retirement System). One difference from the video I made on retirement is the calculation is 2.0% instead of 2.5%
What does Active Duty orders mean?
@dapoet87, Active Duty orders for a Reservist are IADT (Initial Active Duty Training), which is your boot camp and A-School; then the AT (Annual Training), which is the 2-weeks per year requirement (minimal 12-days per year, but can be up to 29-days); ADOS (Active Duty Operational Support), which can be up to 12-months; ADT (Active Duty for Training), which can be a couple days up to several months; CANREC (Canvasser Recruiter), which can be a few years, and Mobilization, which is usually 6-12 months 👍
Is it easy to switch from reserve to active duty?
@moniquemckie4383, Your rating, pay-grade and year group need to have an opening. Most miss out due to their year group not being available. If you are willing to change ratings (jobs) the chances increase, but no, it’s not easy.
I recommend active duty and then Reserve when I hear someone say I will go Reserve and active duty later. It’s better to start off active duty for many reasons such as the GI Bill, Veteran status, experience, retirement points, VA home loan, etc. 👍
I know reserves in the navy can still drill after they did 20 years however without pay just for points for retirement. Can a sailor go on a deployment after they did the 20 years and be paid for it? Or will it just be for points
@Nicholas Nevares, an E-5 in the Reserves can do 20-years and then transfer to VTU if a waiver is approved.
E-6 can do 22-years and then transfer to VTU with a waiver.
E-7 can do 24-years and automatically serve, no waiver needed, in VTU for up to 30-years. They can serve longer than 30-years with an approved waiver.
Once in VTU, they are no longer eligible to perform AT (Annual Training), but must perform drill weekends for points, no pay.
They will be provided berthing if they live greater than 50-miles up to 99-miles from the NRA; however, if they live greater than 100-miles, the Sailor must sign a 1070/613 acknowledging they freely accept computing on their own dime.
Regarding insurance: They are not eligible for Tricare Reserve Select, and can decline the SGLI / FSGLI or else they pay out of pocket for this coverage.
VTU members can go on ADT or ADSW if funding is available. They can volunteer or be voluntold to mobilize. They will be paid the same as if they were in a paid drilling status. They may also perform funerals for pay.
Does the navy reserve goal on the two week orders as a unit or is it individual
@anthonyrodriguez4122, it depends on the unit, if your cross-assigned, your rating, current mission, fiscal year, etc.
Example: the last unit I was attached to, NCHB-5, we went on AT’s together to train for future mobilizations / missions. In other units I had the opportunity to pick and choose for AT’s and mobilizations. I did three IA mobilizations, because we did not go as a whole unit 👍
@@LauraZorza I want to do as little as possible in the reserves my one weekend a month two weeks in the summer I got my civilian job a good one but I still want to have the reserves as a backup God forbid I lose my civilian job. Is doing as little as possible a possibility if I don’t have to deploy
@@anthonyrodriguez4122 yes, it is possible and many do the bare minimum - just understand by doing the one weekend per month and 2-weeks per year (it’s anytime during the year, not only in the summer):
1. You will have an extremely small retirement, few hundred dollars monthly on average, IF you decide to retire from the Reserves.
2. Doing less usually is reflected on your annual evaluation with lower marks compared to your peers, which means a more difficult time promoting.
NOTE: By law, your civilian job cannot say no to going on orders. You are protected under USERRA and all orders (AT, ADT, ADOS, Mobilization, etc) state “involuntary,” even if you volunteer, to protect military members 👍
help yall, im getting my ged soon and want to be a navy reservist, will i be able to???
@SaddSeb, yes! However, you will need to score higher on the ASVAB than someone with a high school diploma, generally a 50 or higher to be considered.
Also, some ratings (jobs) will not be available to you. Example: MA (Master-at-Arms) requires a member to have a high school diploma, not a GED, so this rating would not be available to anyone with a GED.
Note, the Navy only takes a certain percentage of members with a GED per year and that percentage can change depending on the total number of enlistees needed annually. October 1st is the start of the new fiscal year, so if nothing is available now, check back the beginning of October 👍
I am looking into going Selres after 14 years of service. I getting out from RTC great lakes is it possible since I have the RDC Nec I can be recalled for that duty?
@Elpidio Negron, anything is possible, but I have never known anyone to be recalled to fill an RDC billet as a Reservist. Note: 3-year Active Duty orders are available for Reservist to be an RDC, and we were even asked last year due to COVID to come out of retirement to fill billets, but not recalled.
What is the minimum amount of time you could be mobilized for? I want to go overseas but not for a year because of school. Im a active duty MA and either getting out or going reserves. Also how would terminal leave work?
The only difference between terminal leave and regular leave is you don’t report back to the Navy. Not sure if that is what you’re referring to?
Most orders overseas are for 9-months to a year, and occasionally 6-months depending on where you are going and what assignment.
Laura Zorza if i have 60 days leave can I use it my last two months on active duty even though im going reserves?
You would start your Reserve contract a few weeks after your terminal leave ends.
If join as reserve and you have government job can you refuse deployment
@ZakkOWylde1, no, you cannot refuse mobilization if you are ordered to go; however, you annually fill out the Ready Reserve Screening Questionnaire (link below) asking if you are a “key employee.”
www.mynavyhr.navy.mil/Portals/55/Reference/Forms/NAVPERS/NAVPERS_1001-3_Rev05-04.pdf?ver=PBoiHvEY0vO3xFg7_2kOsQ%3d%3d
Chief I have a question. So I scored a 28 on my asvab last week. They stop letting people go active with the score of a 26. You will have to score the regular score. But my dream is to be active & my recruiter just called me saying that they’re letting people go reserve now. For somebody who is eager to be active instead of reserve. What’s your best advice?
@Abraham X, I recommend studying and then retaking the ASVAB test 👍 Email me if you need ASVAB study material.
My recommendation is Active Duty!
Active Duty = Commitment is 365 days a year.
1) Steady, guaranteed paycheck
2) 100% free medical/dental; however, depending on location and if you have dependents there can be a small monthly premium and co-pay, but it’s much cheaper than civilian insurance.
3) Post 9-11 GI Bill (Chapter 33), which is 100% education paid for, book stipend and BAH to pay for living expenses. BAH is E-5 w/ dependent pay (everyone gets E-5 pay regardless of pay-grade), pay is based off of zip code where you attend school. Example: Here in South Florida BAH is $2,352 per month tax free. **Tuition Assistance should be used while Active Duty and Post 9-11 GI Bill saved for after serving.
4) World travel and life experiences.
5) 30-days annual paid leave (vacation).
6) VA Home Loan eligible after 90-consecutive days of service during wartime or served 181 days of service during peacetime.
7) RETIREMENT is paid after 20-years (or more) of service and immediately upon retiring. Example: Enter boot camp at 18-years old and retire with full retirement pay at age 38.
8. Tricare medical / dental coverage immediately upon retirement for life.
9. Invest in TSP (Thrift Savings Plan) for when you leave Active Duty and/or retire.
Reserves = Commitment is 38-days per year.
1) Drill 2-days a month (24-days total annually for drill weekends) and 2-weeks a year = (38-days per year, but considered 62-days, because each drill day weekend = 4-days x 12-months = 48-days).
2) Pay for one drill weekend is 4-days of Active Duty pay. Example: E-2 monthly drill pay is $267 monthly, BUT you still need to deduct taxes, SGLI (life insurance) $25, any TSP deduction, and Tricare insurance. So, you won’t be making much monthly.
3) Reservist pay for Tricare Reserve Select insurance (medical is currently $44.17 per month for the Sailor (more if you have a family), and Reservist pay a deductible). Tricare Dental is a separate policy, currently $11.65 monthly and Reservist pay a deductible.
4) Selected Reserve GI Bill (Chapter 1606), which I recommend NEVER using!!!! Service member is currently paid $397 per month if a full-time student. All tuition and books are paid by the service member. **NEVER USE!!
5) Reservist can qualify for the Post 9-11 GI Bill with Active Duty time. After 90-days on orders a Reservist is eligible for 50% of the Post 9-11 GI Bill (Chapter 33) and percentages increase with more Active Duty time. Once a Reservist has 36-months of Active time they are eligible for 100% of this benefit. **Boot camp and A-School does not count until a member completes 24-months of Active Duty orders.
6) VA Home Loan eligible after 6-years in the Reserves or serve on Active Duty orders for 90-days or more.
7) RETIREMENT eligibility is after 20-years in the Reserves, BUT pay is NOT until age 60 and only early if on certain Active Duty orders. Then retirement age is reduced for every 90-days served. **If a Reservist served 89-days there is no reduction in retirement age. Retirement is also based on a point system, so most Reservist do not have much of a retirement.
I recommend Active Duty and if you don’t like being Active (many often miss family, especially if married), then after one contract leave Active Duty and go Reserves. You will have the Post 9-11 Forever GI Bill and qualify for all other benefits unlike the Reserve route. Let me know if you have any questions 👍
@@LauraZorza thank you for taking your time and writing all this because it really help me saying forget the reserves and focus on active. I can’t see myself as a sailor for only a weekend or 2 days day out the month. That’s just my life goal. I want to see the world. Also want to be a GM as well as volunteer for vbss while on ship. So thank you I really appreciate this chief.
@Abraham X, you’re very welcome. Study, study, study and retake the ASVAB 👍
@@LauraZorza I go back July 12th & I’ll make sure to Keep studying.
Thanks for information can Navy Reservist apply for Army IA billets and go to the U.S. Navy Individual Augmentee Combat Training
M VS, the Navy has many IA billets that serve in the Army AOR and yes, we attend the IA Combat Training at Fort Jackson, SC before going down range 👍
More Navy IA information: www.public.navy.mil/bupers-npc/career/augmentation/IAGuidance/Pages/default.aspx
www.public.navy.mil/ia/pages/pd_x_pay.aspx
@@LauraZorza Great, thank you for the information. I had seen some when I was active duty for behavioral health techs, hopefully, they still have those.
M VS, yes, I’ve actually seen some requests recently for Behavioral Techs looking for Reservist to go to Cuba 👍
I GOT SCREWED 3 YEARS ACTIVE DUTY, 9 YEARS IN THE NAVAL RESERVES. THEN WAS HIGH YEAR 10 YEARED RELEASED. NO RETIERMENT FOR ME. HOW EVER I WAS AWARDED 100% P&T DISABILITY FROM THE VA. I LOOK AT THIS AS MY RETIREMENT $4078 A MONTH.
@MrDavidsuits, glad you were awarded the 100% P&T 👍 Thank you for your time serving 👍
So I can ask my commander to put me on a carrier deployment? Can I do that ? I want to try 1 or2?
LP7, a Commander (Commanding Officer or CO for short) is in charge of the command. Your Detailer is the one that assigns you to your duty station, not a CO.
So i currently am in the navy reserves. My rate is MA and i was wondering do Ma's get mobilized more often than other rates?
@Connor Gosse, there are always orders for MA, LS, YN and IT in the Reserves 👍
@@LauraZorza Thank you so much for the answer!
@Connor Gosse, many great opportunities for MA 👍 What NOSC will you be attached to?
Thank you Chief! I'm interested in mobilizing, but until then I'm considering volunteering for funeral honors. To my understanding, if I were to do 45 funerals within a fiscal year I would qualify for a ceremonial ribbon. To verify, if this is the case then I would have to wait until October 1st for the new fiscal year to begin, correct?
I highly recommend Funeral Honors. I supervised the program down here in South Florida and over 10+ years I rendered final honors to over 1,700 Veterans. I found it very rewarding!
Regarding the Ceremonial Ribbon, no, that ribbon is only for those serving at least a two year tour in Washington D.C. with the U.S. Navy Ceremonial Guard. Reservist have always received a NAM (Navy Achievement Medal) and each NOSC has a different requirement. For instance, down in South Florida you received a NAM for participating in 100 Funerals (because we have so many) while some NOSC require 25 funerals.
I would start right away if possible. Remember, you receive one day of Active Duty pay for the funeral and one retirement point 👍
@@LauraZorza thank you Chief. Belay my last please. I just reviewed the Funeral Honors Overview from my NOSC and you are correct. It says "Reservists are qualified for a Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medals for performing 45 Funeral Honors in a Fiscal Year." I'll start working towards that now. Thanks again!
@@LauraZorza Whsts your opinion of the Coast Guard?Any knowledge you can offer?
@@johnnyangel9163I served with many Coast Guard members in Iraq and Kuwait plus had a few Sailors leave the Navy for the Coast Guard. Also, a good friend of mine was Army, crossed to Coast Guard and retired. I have a lot of respect for Coasties! Some of the most professional members I ever served with.
My opinion, Coast Guard boot camp is the second most difficult (Marines most difficult) ... great locations for duty stations, 100% same benefits as all other branches... many outstanding civilian jobs depending on what you want to do when you get out 👍
@@LauraZorza Thanks for your help and advice.
If your reserve can you volunteer to go on a deployment?
Matt, yes, there are many sets of orders available, but being on a ship is not common. Areas like Djibouti, Bahrain, Afghanistan, and surrounding areas are currently the “norm.”
I know someone who's Civil service and Natyy guard. They told me they dont put in/ take nearly as many orders as most people since there main focus is civ retirement. Both pay into TSP. Basically said that even with a somewhat crappy reserve pension. That having the two beats having the 1 AD retirement. So, they kinda told me the opposite. Unless the reserve pension is all youre going for. Its best to but time in both baskets. Anyone have thoughs?
@bryanlubbers794, it depends…. You need to weigh Active Duty pay-grade and how many years of service you have and are you under the old retirement system or the new BRS (Blended Retirement System). Then compare that to what civil service job, pay, years of service and other retirement benefits you will receive. Same as in the Reserves… a main benefit for retiring from the Reserves is Tricare for Life when you are older unless you have healthcare coverage from your civilian job or if you are like myself, a 100% P&T disabled Veteran… all healthcare is free at the VA and civilian doctors as needed.
@@LauraZorza Follow up question. With the absences of a DD214. Can a retired career reservist claim veterans hiring preference?
@@bryanlubbers794 anyone that joins the Reserves now is issued a DD-214 after they complete boot camp and A-School.
For those that enlisted 20-years ago and did not attend boot camp or A-School, never deployed or went on orders other than AT to obtain a DD-214 need to request a NAVPERS 1070/615 before retirement / separating from service 👍
@@bryanlubbers794 note, the NAVPERS 1070/615 is not suppose to be used for a Reserve retirement, but I have seen it issued a couple times to show proof of honorable service.
There is scuttlebutt about starting to issue retired Reservist a DD-214 in the future 👍
@@LauraZorza you're awesome. Thanks!
Do navy reserve get medical discharge after having a fracture in any part of the body.
Taiwo Tunde, it depends on the fracture, location and severity. For instance, I sustained a fibula spiral fracture and I had to go through a medical board to prove I could still serve.
You would only receive a “medical discharge” if the injury was sustained while on Active Duty orders - often occurs during mobilization. You are held on Active Duty orders until you heal (this was not always the case and has changed over the years). If needed, you would receive a medical discharge and compensation.
Do you know how often AD's or AE's getting mobilized?
@D Lehm, are you referring to Active Duty, FTS or Reserves?
@@LauraZorza Reserves, sorry
@D Lehm, it is rare (compared to other ratings) that an AD or AE Reservist would be mobilized during their 4 or 6-year contract. Most AD and AE Reservist volunteer for mobilizations.
A good friend of mine went Reserves 10 years ago and is an AE. She has volunteered 4 times for mobilization orders. Three times to Afghanistan 🇦🇫 flying drones and once to Virginia working with drones. She now has a government contracting job making 6 figures doing the same thing.
@@LauraZorza Thats awesome. Thank you so much for the information, I love the channel
What jobs mobilize most vs least?
@Daryl Gaskins Music, in the Reserves, MA, LS, and YN are the top three that always have orders available. HM, PS, AE, AT, IT, and BM have a good selection of orders. All other ratings would be on the “least” side; however, you can always find orders, especially if you have certain NEC’s and/or are willing to fill, as an example, orders for CANREC (CANVASSER RECRUITER). CANREC orders can be anywhere from 12-months this to 3-years with the opportunity to cross-rate to NC 👍
What do you means AT,IT and BM have a good selection of orders, can you please expand on that
@askiamohammed1785 some ratings (jobs) have more orders available than others. Example: BM has generally had more opportunities than PR.
What orders are available shifts from year to year and a big factor is what’s going on in the world. Example: Currently there are less mobilization orders since we left Afghanistan, but there are increased opportunities to go on orders to a ship, because active duty is short handed at some commands. So, BM would have a better chance of going on orders to a ship than say AT.
I suggest applying for an operational unit if you want to go on orders and mobilize. Networking is key to finding a lot of opportunities 👍
@@LauraZorza thanks you, let say you want to go on a order on a ship as a BM , does that come with deploying out of the country or just working at a particular port.
Thank
@@askiamohammed1785 it will depend on the ship, how long your orders are for and when you report to the ship. Each ship has a training schedule, so it would depend on when you report during the schedule and if the orders are for 3-months or more. I know of several Sailors that volunteered for longer orders, so they could go on deployment overseas. They also earned a warfare pin, which is not common as a Reservist, especially an ESWS pin 👍
I have a question about GM in active duty. I looking to go into AC for GM or MA. Have you seen those rates come up often enough for reservist to get into them?
@Nicholas Nevares, yes, there has always been mobilizations for both, especially for MA 👍
@@LauraZorza well I frost have to cross rate into MA or GM. I am a LS. I was speaking more along the lines of going active duty permanently like the active duty navy.
@Nicholas Nevares, then MA … they are always looking for MA’s to go RC to AC 👍
@@LauraZorza thank you. That is my goal to go back to permanent AC would I need to retake the asvab for that?
@@id6584only if your previous score ASVAB doesn’t meet the requirements 👍
Is it tought to go from reserve to active duty
Patrick, it can be difficult. Main factors are your rate and rating along with your year group. If your rating is over or under manned on Active Duty will also determine if you will have to wait to apply 👍
Patrick, I will be releasing a video today on this topic 👍
@@LauraZorza i want the opportunity to deploy what are some jobs that have good advancment opportunities and get to deploy while in the reserves im thinking of aviation structual mechanic
Patrick, currently AM has good advancement for E4, but E5 (3% advancement) and E6 (26% advancement).
The key to advancing is studying, which 80% or more don’t do.
Is there “stop loss” in the Navy?
GI Jane, currently no, but it is an option if needed.
Is it possible if I do drill every weekends? Would that make me earn 16 points in one month?
@Kristoffer Aguila, no, it is not possible. Every Reservist is allowed 48-drills per year (2-days per month, 2-points per day = 4-drill points per month.
You would only do two drill weekends a month if you were “making up” a drill due to being on AT (Annual Training) orders and you rescheduled the drill. Plus, with COVID-19, most drill have been virtual since March 2020, which has made it more difficult to reschedule at some NOSC.
@@LauraZorza Does that also apply to rates like MA? I've read somewhere of reservists having to drill two or even three weekends a month, but their posts on reddit were also from years ago so I'm not sure if that's even the norm/or even allowed as of right now.
My current plan is to attend college full time and obtain/earn a B.S. in Computer Science over a five year period while in the reserves. My parents are letting me stay here as if I were still in high school so that's a huge relief. I was told NOSCs are flexible with students when finals/exams are coming up, would you say that's true or does it depend on the unit?
@@LauraZorza Also how long would the process take to reschedule things and make sure that everything is all squared away?
@4r0sty, it is not rating specific. All Sailors, enlisted and Officers, have the same drill requirements per month and year. If a Reservist drilled two or three weekends a month they:
1. Rescheduled other drill weekends
2. On AT or ADT orders
3. Performing RMP (Readiness Management Periods), which is additional paid drills.
Flexibility of drills depends on your CoC (Chain of Command) leadership in your unit. I permitted Sailors in my unit to RESKED (reschedule) if needed due to exams and school, but I know of other SEL’s (Senior Enlisted Leaders) that denied the same request.
In regards to school, go on orders to gain at least 50% of the Post 9-11 GI Bill. Do NOT use the Chapter 1606 Reserve GI Bill!
@@4r0sty you route a Special Request Chit; once completely signed off and approved, make a copy (ALWAYS MAKE COPY), and you’re good to go. The NAVPERS 1336-3 (Special Request Chit) is handed in at the end of the weekend with the muster reports to ADMIN. The NOSC FTS staff will input the RESKED dates, but you have the signed approval, so you’re good to go 👍
Do navy reserve help green card holder to become citizenship?
Taiwo Tunde, yes, if you meet the requirements. www.jag.navy.mil/organization/code_16_immigration_info.htm
@@LauraZorza thanks for the information
Taiwo Tunde, you are welcome 👍
Do reserves get college benefits?
LP7, Chapter 1606 right out of Boot Camp & A-School, but it’s only $392 (current 2020 amount) for full-time students. Reservist need 36-months of Active Duty to receive the full Post 911 (Forever) GI Bill. Reservist may receive TA (Tuition Assistance) if they are on Active Duty orders for 120-days or more.
Laura Zorza what about college benefits for your dependents when your in the Reserve?
Sunshine3200 T, college benefits for dependents is the same for Active Duty and the Reserves. You may transfer your Post 911 (Forever) GI Bill; however, you must have completed 6-years of service and agree (enlist) for an additional 4-years.
Here is the VA link 👍 www.va.gov/education/transfer-post-9-11-gi-bill-benefits/