Yes. Selected qualified veterans from other services, if enlisting within four years of discharge, can join the Navy Reserve in the same paygrade as when discharged. If they join within four to six years, they will enter one paygrade less than when discharged; within six to eight years, two paygrades less than when discharged. See similar questions...

Yes. You are encouraged to do so. In fact, regardless of your military experience or discharge date, you may be qualified for other programs such as CBVET, OSVET or APG, in most cases keeping your same pay grade. Go to Ways to Join for more details. See similar questions...

If you are interested in joining the Navy Reserve and are not a military veteran, you must be older than 18 years of age. You must also pass a physical exam and have a high school diploma, although, in rare instances, GED certificates can be accepted. For Prior Service individuals, your physical is VERY important when reaffiliating with the Navy Reserve. Prior to discharge, you should have a FULL Separation Physical completed within 6 months or less. See similar questions...

A partial uniform clothing issue is given to Reservists who have been discharged more than 90 days or if they're enlisted in an advanced paygrade. Additional uniform clothing will be issued when Reservists' AT assignments last more than 30 days, if Reservists are recalled to active duty or mobilization. See similar questions...

The Navy Reserve is a force of highly trained men and women available to meet the expanded needs of the regular Navy. Together, the Navy and the Navy Reserve employ specialists in many skills, working together for national security and to support the nation's interests around the world. See similar questions...

Yes, but you must be a legal immigrant, currently living in the United States, with a valid visa or Green Card. The Navy Reserve cannot assist in the immigration process. In order to join, you must legally immigrate first, and then apply once you are living in the U.S. The expiration date on your visa or Green Card must include your entire term of enlistment. As a noncitizen, you will not be allowed to reenlist beyond your first term of service, unless you first become a citizen. See similar questions...

Yes, the most important document you need to enlist in the Navy Reserve is form DD-214, which details your discharge from Active Duty or Reserve service. If you have yet to separate, make sure the information in your DD-214 is complete and correct. To obtain a copy of your DD-214, simply submit a form SF-180 Request Pertaining to Military Records, which you can download now. See similar questions...

Yes. Your recruiter will provide you with more information based on the number of dependents you have, as well as other considerations. In addition, the Reserve supports your efforts, with family services on many bases. See similar questions...

Call 1-800-USA-NAVY or 888-633-9674 and find the nearest Recruiter in your local area. A Recruiter will set up a time to meet with you. See similar questions...

Joining the Medical Reserve Corps could not be easier! If you have Internet access, log onto www.fairfaxmrc.org, click on New User and the system will lead you through the registration process. If you would prefer, contact the Medical Reserve Corps office by phone at 703-246-2433, TTY 703-591-6435, and staff will assist you. See similar questions...

If enlisting in a permanent paygrade, enlistment is for two, three, four, five, six or eight years. If enlisting in a temporary paygrade, the length is for three, four, five, six or eight years. A Navy Reserve contract can be extended by 12-month periods, not to exceed 48 months. Length of enlistment applies to veterans of the Navy and all other services. See similar questions...

A Reservist must attend at least 90% of assigned training sessions and at least 12 days of AT each year to remain a satisfactory drilling and paid Reservist. See similar questions...

If enlisting in a permanent pay grade, enlistment is for two, three, four, five, six or eight years. If enlisting in a temporary pay grade, the length is for three, four, five, six or eight years. A Navy Reserve contract can be extended by 12‑month periods, not to exceed 48 months. Length of enlistment applies to veterans of the Navy and all other services. See similar questions...

Women can join the Royal Navy and serve in all branches with the exception of the Mine Clearance Diver Branch, as a member of the Submarine Service or as a Royal Marines Commando. These exclusions are for medical reasons. Discrimination on the grounds of gender is not tolerated in the Royal Navy. See similar questions...

To become an officer, write the Joint Entrance Examination of the IIT's and apply to MERI for Engineers and Chanakya for Deck Officers. Your rank in the examination will be considered for selection. Selected candidates will have to undergo further pre-sea training before joining the career at sea. Ratings i.e other than officers have to undergo pre-sea training in any DGS approved institutes. Graduate mechanical engineers can attend any DGS approved workshops for training prior going to sea. See similar questions...

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