How Do I Join Army Reserves?
To Join the Army Reserve, You Must Be a U. S. Citizen or a Resident Alien Between the Ages of 17 and 27. Seventeen-Year Olds Need Parental Consent. You Must...
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Then, what are the requirements to join the Army Reserves?
To enlist in the Army Reserve, you must be between 18 and 34 years old (17 with parental consent). You cannot be older than 34 years. You must be a U.S. citizen or resident alien. A high school diploma is preferred, but a high school equivalent such as the GED may be accepted.
Likewise, do Army Reserves get paid? Normally, members of the Army Reserves serve as part-time soldiers by training for one weekend a month and two consecutive weeks per year. For that one weekend a month, Army Reservists earn what's known as "drill pay."
Then, can you go straight into the reserves?
All branches of the military offer reserve options for a variety of jobs, whether you enlist or enter the reserves as an officer. You still must undergo basic training and advanced skill training, but when those are complete, you can skip active duty and move straight into the reserves.
How long does it take to join Army Reserves?
Your total enlistment period will be eight years, but you can serve as little as three or six years, and spend the remainder in IRR Individual Ready Reserve (IRR). IRR Soldiers don't train with a unit, but can still be called up in the event of an emergency.
