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...

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...

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 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...

He/she may qualify for enlistment in the AFP Reserve Force as long as he/she has completed the two (2) Semesters of Basic ROTC. How much fee will be charged for an NSTP component? No fees shall be collected for any of the NSTP component except basic tuition fees, which should not be more than fifty percent (50%) of the charges of the school per academic unit. See similar questions...

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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...

A Navy Reservist usually attends training sessions with a Reserve unit one weekend a month. Once a year reservists go on annual training (AT) for about two weeks at either a shore location, with an aviation squadron, or aboard ship. See similar questions...

To qualify, you must have an eye refraction level of no worse than + or - 8.0. Your vision will be evaluated at your pre-entry qualification physical. Individual ratings (jobs) have varying vision requirements for service. See similar questions...

Probably. Generally, prior service recruits are eligible for a bonus of $15,000 for a six-year commitment, and $7,500 for a three-year enlistment. See similar questions...

The full National Guard service term is eight years. However, there are several active service options within that time frame. For example, your child can commit to just three active years then enter IRR (Individual Ready Reserve) for the remainder of their term. There are also options of four- and six-year active terms. The exact program you choose will depend on several conditions, all of which you’ll discuss with your recruiter. See similar questions...

A Navy Reservist usually attends training sessions with a Reserve unit one weekend a month. Once a year the Reservist is required to go on annual training (AT) for about two weeks. Depending on the Reservist's specialty, this duty could take place in the U.S. or an overseas location, at shore or at sea. See similar questions...

Enlisted Reservists can apply for the Reserve Limited Duty Officer Program or, if qualified, apply for a direct commission. 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...

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...