Thank you for this video brother I'm in the middle of talking to a recruiter now and joining the army reserves... The balance really sounds good I'm looking forward to this let's go
I'm in ROTC as we speak, and I still drop in to these videos to answers questions. You make good content Lt, keep it up. I remember when I started this journey you were largely my only solid source of information.
I joined the Army Reserves in 1989 during my Jr year of high school on what was called Split Option. After my Jr year I went through Basic Training then came home for my Sr year. After graduating high school I went through AIT for my MOS, 88N. The cool thing was that I went in as a PV1 and between the time of Basic and AIT I got promoted twice so went to AIT as a PFC.
@@masterlook6552 Honestly it doesn't matter if you join the Active Army, Army Reserves, or National Guard. They all go through the same Basic Training and AIT. It all depends on if you want to be full time or just drill for 2 days a month and 2 weeks a year.
I love and appreciate your videos man. You make them very imformative and are easy to understand. I am working on joining the Army National Guard on this spring of 2020.
I told my recruiter I was moving to a city for college 1600 miles away, he found a unit in that city and my options were 12N and 12W, right now in 12N AIT. I say it's the most flexible option available
So I'll end up possibly running across matt after I finish BCT in october and AIT in January I'm going reserve and live in Houston as is one of the biggest reserve compounds centers.
thanks for the video Soldier, I still want to be part of my civilian life and be in the military, and for that reserve is best fit, I’m able to do all around things, also for the experience 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸
Ya i chose army Reserve 91e 6 year contract. I leave sept 9th to ft sill. I’m using it as a back up just like Matt said in the video. If i love it I’ll go active if i just like it I’ll do my drill & go to school. And do my thing. But best believe if / when i get called to go active I’ll be ready💪🏽
My dad told me that he and my step mom are going to send me off to the army reserves next summer every weekend. My dad recommended I look up jobs there and research on it more. This is my first video on looking into it, and it did help me some thank you mister ^^
The guard is both federal and state. Which means they can be activated by both the president and the state governor. One main difference about the guard compared to reserve is that the guard often get activated to aid natural disasters and sometimes civil unrest. But if ur contemplating the two, I would go with the guard cause they often have better benefits.
As a Warrant Officer in the Reserves I can tell you this also for any prospective recruits as well. It is no longer 1 weekend a month and 2 weeks a year. If you’re a ready force unit you will have AT (annual training) for a minimum of 21 to 29 days at least once a year , not 14 days. Our unit has done 3 AT a year and all have been 29 days lately. Also some drill periods are not 2 days they can be 3 to 5 days. If you’re an NCO be prepared to spend a ton of time that you’re not compensated for during the week handling tankers being pushed down from above as well. Believe me it is a lot and the Army isn’t really discussing this at the recruitment level. So my advice is ask questions and ASK A TON of them. Also be prepared to drive to drill as well for what your MOS is. My unit has people drive from TN and WV to IN. LT. I have you beat on travel though. I now got transferred to Los Angeles from IN and have to fly monthly now. Gotta love being a WO in my MOS in the reserves. Good video keep it up. WO1 Eberlein 890A out👍
Michael Sieber not when you’re a ready force unit. You’re at the needs of the Army as we’ve found out. Constant NTC rotations is what has been going on. We had people trying to not go for reasons and got denied. I’m glad I got good year with school instead as well as my AT.
Michael Sieber that’s what we thought and in 2018 we did June , Aug, and the best of all a Sept to Oct splitting the FY 18 & 19. That was fun for orders and pay. Glad I was in Minnesota for 29 days. NTC is like a sandy toilet! Chaps your butt!! 🤪
Matt, My name is Joshua Harrell. I just transferred from the NC Army National Guard to the Army Reserves. I have been in the Army for over 6 years and I am an E-5 and was an 35F Intel Analyst in the guard and I am changing my MOS to 68X Behavioral Health Specialist. I have to go to Texas for AIT in January but I'm sure AIT as an NCO will be better than AIT as a private. The NCARNG would not let me change my MOS and I was driving 1 hr one-way to drill in Lenoir, NC. I live just outside of Ft. Bragg. So I decided not to reenlist. Then a reserve career counselor called me and told me I could change my MOS and found me a unit on Ft. Jackson in SC that is only 2.5 hrs one-way. Another plus to the reserves is that they have lodging in kind (LIK), which means they provide me housing because I commute pretty far for drill. So no more sleeping in my car outside the NCARNG armory or sleeping on the drill hall floor. I wish I knew the reserves was better 6 years ago. Look me up if you ever want to PT together! Haha
Watching this because my boyfriend wants to join after highschool and I’ve been scared he was going to be deployed and move a lot this video was really helpful🥰
14:00 As a recruiter, that is absolutely something that we can do. It doesn't necessarily guarantee the job, but the majority of the time we can get you the job you want with the reserves as long as you're qualified for it
I’m considering joining the reserves, I took my ASVAB 2 week ago and scored an 80 and since I already have a bachelors degree my recruiter said that I will come in 3 ranks ahead of those without a degree so I could probably make more money
You will come in as an E4 with a bachelor's degree. My suggestion is do it for like 3 years than put in a warrant packet. I don't know anyone that doesn't like being a warrant officer.
I’m a navy reservist, I just got a DD368 and passed my board for OCS. I’m going into the army reserves as an O1 and already have been selected Into a unit less than 50 miles from me! Currently waiting at MEPS to see when I go to OCS and all of that, you answered all of my questions, great video!
Thank you fys brother. Amd thanks for stayimg in good shape even tho you are not active duty anymore. Your doing a great job and i watch your videos before i joined the army. Your videos are one of the things that inspired me.
Thanks for your videos! I joined the National Gaurd this summer and I ship off to Basic next month. Your videos helped me make my decisions as well as strive for 09s.
There may not be any combat units in the reserves, but you can definitely go from active duty to reserves with a combat mos. Im in a medical unit and we had an 11B in our S-3
leaving for ft jackson aug 20 Army Reserves Small Arms/Artillery Repair **just cane back from fort jackson 2 weeks ago 4TH BATTALION 39TH INFANTRY REG ALPHA COMPANY**
@@boooyakasmith5939 it's not that the Reserve is bad, but if you don't have a good set in motion plan and self motivation on what you are going after you are done with basic training/AIT than you will wish you went active. The main reasons are 1, your pay has a big drop once you are done with basic/AIT because you are no longer full time. 2, After basic/AIT the initial fear of joining the Army is gone and you are motivated to do Amry stuff. 3, the majority of your friends that you meet in Basic will be going Active. 4. You get a taste of living on your own having money in a new place, but once Basic/AIT is done you will have to go back to your hometown to the Reserve center.
@@richie9878 I have officially signed up yet, as my recruiter knew that I had surgery coming up and I wanted to get past that first (and take more time to think). But I’m still going to pursue the Reserves or National Guard after I’ve recovered.
@@theenergyisoff oh ok, well I have been in 16 years use to be a recruiter and I'm currently an Army Reserve Career Counselor in TX. If you got any questions feel free to ask.
@@theenergyisoff Be careful and check what your recruiters tell you, they will lie a lot. And offer u the world to get u to do what they want. God Bless!❤️
Don’t get me wrong reserves have all my respect but active duty or reserves deployment is the front line for making our country PROUD!!! 11x all the way! Thank you all for your service GO ARMY!!!!
its harsh for them they may never see combat but they will miss out on family and family is only 1 time thing. my friend went to the army and he did not return for the holidays he spent it in the army. im sure he went active duty. if i join i want to join 2 years reserved non combat MOS. medical field in the military is a great career choice and that path should make you into a specialist or doctor.
Correct me if I’m wrong but I was told by a recruiter if you are reserve you can ask to sign up for an active duty post and they can ship you out. Just something to think about if you wanna go on a deployment wherever that maybe
There are so many medical providers that they won't be able to find everything. They're not going to kick you out if you broke a bone 10 years ago and don't mention it on your form. That said, though, you shouldn't lie about any ongoing medical issues in order to enlist. If it becomes an issue, they WILL find out.
You need to talk to your local recruiter for specific information. They can pay for your college if you go into the reserves, I’m sure there’s a contract where there’s an option for you to sign to have them pay for your college. The reserves gives you many benefits.
My Dad was a Drill Sergant in the Army Reserves during Operation Desert Shield/Desert Storm, His unit took over operations @ Fort Benning whi;le the active duty Drill Sergeants were deployed to the Middle East
Matt, question. I am considering joining the reserves.. I have been talking to a recruiter and he tells me that if someone wants to join the reserves, you can ONLY do a 6 year contract. On your video I noticed you mentioned 3 years or 6 years. Is he misleading me? Where could I find this Info about signing for 3 years in the reserves? Thank you! Love your videos!
hey man i know this is late but hes right and i wish i would have know it as well before signing a six year contract and enlisting as an 15p God bless u brother
If college is your MAIN focus, then the guard has more benefits. May not at this moment with the budget, but before they were better for ppl wanting college over military duty. Reserves has a good budget over guard right now.
There is an 11B reserve unit in Hawaii. Reserves hardly have standards at least the units near me. E-4 and below don’t make anywhere close to $500 a weekend. An average weekend is doing inventory or paperwork. Only “army training” is on your AT
This is an awesome video man! I am in the beginning stages of learning about these opportunities. I am curious if you or anyone else could clarify what a "drill" could involve?
So question, my active duty contract is almost over and I am gonna have to transfer to army reserves to complete my initial 8 years. -How much would I be making as a specialist in the reserves? -Would I be able to use the 16 credit yearly tuition assistance? -And, would they cover travel expenses for when I go to the drill?
Let me ask you a question.. my father-in-law said that he was in army reserves and he was a sergeant 🤔 I've seen the pictures of him with his men and I know that he was a sergeant. So I'm a little confused on now.
When you help me in my dream you made me want to be in the army when I was 13 now I'm 17 about to turn 18 and I am almost ready to be in the Marine Corps for a fighter jet pilot and thank you for everything that you've done then help me with and you're just a great TH-camr bra love you man
Reserves fill the position of active duty deployed at home in different factors. I think that is why you don't get it. They fill thier position at home meaning in terms of numbers and incase of war like world war 3.
My dad was is the 79th U.S. Army Reserve Command in like the 1990s, Spc.Jorge Burgos. I still have his dress and ACU uniforms in my house and im more then proud to follow the military footsteps
I have a question, so I’m still kind of in the process of medical stuff so I haven’t sworn in yet or been to meps but my contract is for Army Reserves, is it possible to switch to active duty without any complications or would I have to start all over? What would happen or what would I need to do?
Im actually 17 years old and im in reserves up untill i graduate from highschool then i go to ait and switch over to active duty. So yes it is very possible to switch althought it does take a considerable amount of time.
No! Lt. You most certainly can not use the Army Reserve as a backup. I have been both active and reserve, and some in between ADOS. Being released from the reserve, as of my comment, will not be easy or even possible depending on your MOS. Don't think the reserve is bad, but it is not at all a one-two switch. Do not let everyone tell you different. I've been in for 15 years now.
I have a question, if you join the army reserves and you finish the basic training do you get to come home after or do you have to go to AIT ? All together what’s the time frame from basic training to you actually going back to your normal work life?
Typically you'll go to BCT, finish, and immediately after report to AIT and complete that. I graduated on a Thursday and reported the next day, but my AIT allowed a weekend pass so I didn't have to really start until after that weekend. A major exception is if you go to basic between your Junior and senior year of HS, and in that scenario you'll go to AIT after you graduate
What's That , oh okay that’s understandable thanks that was very helpful. What’s the estimated time for AIT? I no it probably depends on your job but is there maybe like a close estimate?
@@ajdaprince22 Very hard to estimate, really depends on your job. I'm an IT specialist and mine was 21 weeks. If you chose to go infantry they do OSUT which is BCT and AIT combined in one, and the whole thing was like 12 weeks including basic, but I think I've heard they changed the duration? Some AIT's can last up to a year, but you can find out how long the AIT is for each job
This may sound funny but everytime I search up a question about the military I click on a video and it's yours jajaja I think I've watched like 10 videos so far lol thank you though for the information Ive watched videos from marines to army to air force and now this one the army reserve I'm having trouble deciding lol
Hey, tried googling this but I'm still a little confused. I was just wondering if I go the reserve route in the army, do I have to contemple that enlisted contract before I can become an officer? Sorry if that doesn't make sense. Like, say I finish school first (goal is to commission as officer) before I complete my reserve contract, should I just stick with my first mind and go ROTC?
Thanks for the video I’m considering joining the reserve but I’m considerably later in life than most watching this video I’m sure. Question if I’m turning 34 this December is it to late to be considered for service? I’m in good health work out regularly and have a machinist background.
Hey Matt quick question, so when in the reserves I will deploy at least once. Or is it possible I won’t deploy. Obviously it doesn’t bother me if I’m joining the military, Thank you for the great videos!
Joey Pluta hard to say. I know an active duty E6 who's been in army for 7 years but hasn't deployed yet (he did go to Turkey for a year but that doesnt count as deployment like going to Iraq/Afghanistan would). So it might be possible that you could be in the reserves for quite sometime and not deploy.
Joey Pluta It depends on the unit some people deploy a few times reserves side and others don’t deploy at all. If you want a deployment units are always looking for bodies
Hey brother, while reserves, do you know if you can join law enforcement after military basic? How does the military respond to, maybe, going into the police academy while in reserves? Thanks!
I’m a deputy sheriff at the moment and I’m gonna join the reserves soon. We always have a lot of military come to law enforcement so you should be able to do it
Hey Matt. Some reserve unit I heard doesnt release you unless you serve like a year in the unit in order for you to switch up to active duty. You mentioned transition from reserve to active duty takes 6 months. Can you make a video of how likelihood is it that reservist can switch up to active duty for those who are not satisfied with reserve life so they want to change to active duty status. Also the difference between AGR VS active duty
@GHernandez209 retirement, health care, and a few others better on the active side I was on the fence about reserve and active for a while until recruiter walked me through
HEY MATT!!! My recruiter called me today to inform me that i got a position in Ranger school!!! I been wanting to join the Army since i was 4 years old and been wanting to be a Ranger since 6th grade! I’m 17 now and still need to finish high school. I am not in the worst shape in the world but i am not in the best either. could you make a new video of ways to help get ready for it??? it would be greatly appreciated!
If you have to move and there are no positions for your MOS anywhere near you, can you go back to AIT and get another MOS or will they let you go? Also, can you change your MOS after 3 or 4 years in the reserves or do you have to wait until your contract is up?
I'm a recruiter in Mankato, MN. I have been talking with a lot of reservists and the large majority of them have changed their MOS due to moving to a new unit or some other situation that came up. If you want to put in a transfer for a new unit and they don't have your position available, your new unit will send you to training for whatever slot they have available. I'm not sure whether you have a choice on the new MOS though, but I'm sure you have some partial say at least in the new unit and reserve units are always specialized (I.E. Engineers, medical, etc)
so if you join reserves do you immediately get college benefits or does that come later? Like if someone just finished all their training could they immediately enroll at a new school after?
This might be a stupid question but I have friends who served in the Marines for 4 years. They joined the Marines after they graduated high school in 2013. Now they’re working civilian jobs. Are they considered as reserves?
I’m gonna tell you guys a story that even I was unheard of until today. I enlisted in the Army Reserve, and my Unit commander already reached out to me, and even my recruiter texted me today, they want to schedule my unit in-processing before Boot Camp. ( I live in the same city where my unit will be after AIT but I thought I had to graduate basic training and AIT first). Any Army Reserve here with the same experience?
When you enlist in the Army Reserve it's a little different from a normal enlistment. Reservists inprocess with their unit and can start drilling immediately after signing their contract at MEPS, and they don't have to go back to MEPS to "ship" when they go to Basic Training. You should get your CAC and at least inprocess with your reserve unit shortly after enlisting. You do not however get any benefits until you complete AIT
You're only 13 lol don't go crazy prepping like your going to basic training tomorrow. Just watch your weight stay healthy and don't get hurt and stay out of jail.
Hello Kid... 1st of all, it is a very long process to make it to sniper school. 1st of all, you have to go into the army as 11B (infantrymen), do really good in your bct and ait, then go to Airborne school(you have to be airborne qualified), then go to RANGER school (which is no joke), and most of all you have to qualify as an EXPERT shooter before you are even selected for Sniper school. So, yes.... long long process to even get to the 75th !
Can you study abroad while in reserve like could you tell them to take a few months off and won't be able to work because you're going to study abroad while in collage in a different country?
Generally speaking no. You have to show up to your monthly PT/drills and would have to be readily available within reason, being abroad for personal/private reasons for an extended period of time and missing those would put you at risk of being considered AWOL
Currently sitting in a Army recruiters office. Wanted Air Force, but your inspiration brought me here.
:)))
Go back to the air Force. U can thank me later
No...don’t do it. If you qualify for Air Force go there. Such a better life.
Brooke Novess please reconsider,
Aim high.
B Miles it’s barely better and you’re not getting the full military experience.
Thank you for this video brother I'm in the middle of talking to a recruiter now and joining the army reserves... The balance really sounds good I'm looking forward to this let's go
I'm in ROTC as we speak, and I still drop in to these videos to answers questions. You make good content Lt, keep it up. I remember when I started this journey you were largely my only solid source of information.
I joined the Army Reserves in 1989 during my Jr year of high school on what was called Split Option. After my Jr year I went through Basic Training then came home for my Sr year. After graduating high school I went through AIT for my MOS, 88N. The cool thing was that I went in as a PV1 and between the time of Basic and AIT I got promoted twice so went to AIT as a PFC.
So which one is the easiest it one if I’m trying to join and become a army police officer or police officers 👮♀️ please
@@masterlook6552 Honestly it doesn't matter if you join the Active Army, Army Reserves, or National Guard. They all go through the same Basic Training and AIT. It all depends on if you want to be full time or just drill for 2 days a month and 2 weeks a year.
I love and appreciate your videos man. You make them very imformative and are easy to understand. I am working on joining the Army National Guard on this spring of 2020.
I would say look into the Army Reserve as well. Also weight your options between Active duty and Reserve/Gaurd.
Mike Mooney bro me too I’m planning to join the military in the spring but I’m think wish branch I have to go for
Go active like a man
@@bob8840 im 17 and im in reserves untill after my senior year and then im switching to active duty
I told my recruiter I was moving to a city for college 1600 miles away, he found a unit in that city and my options were 12N and 12W, right now in 12N AIT. I say it's the most flexible option available
I decided to do in this year after 3 years of thinking about it wish me luck
How was it ?
So I'll end up possibly running across matt after I finish BCT in october and AIT in January I'm going reserve and live in Houston as is one of the biggest reserve compounds centers.
It's possible!
It’s possible. Congrats ❤️🌹
thanks for the video Soldier, I still want to be part of my civilian life and be in the military, and for that reserve is best fit, I’m able to do all around things, also for the experience 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸
I really want to continue to play sports in college and I think being in the reserves or national guard would really help.
2 weeks and 5 days till I ship out! Thanks for all your advice Matt you’ve been insanely helpful and have kept my worries at bay with all your advice!
Travon Williams good luck warrior
Tyler Rumfelt thanks brother 💪🏾
Where you doing Basic Training at? I'm Leonard Wood.
I ship out the same day
@Conflux no I'm going to Benning
Ya i chose army Reserve 91e 6 year contract. I leave sept 9th to ft sill. I’m using it as a back up just like Matt said in the video. If i love it I’ll go active if i just like it I’ll do my drill & go to school. And do my thing. But best believe if / when i get called to go active I’ll be ready💪🏽
91E hell yeah brother. 90 series 🔧🛠
My dad told me that he and my step mom are going to send me off to the army reserves next summer every weekend. My dad recommended I look up jobs there and research on it more. This is my first video on looking into it, and it did help me some thank you mister ^^
It helped a lot
Please go over difference between National Guard and Army Reserves!
The guard is both federal and state. Which means they can be activated by both the president and the state governor. One main difference about the guard compared to reserve is that the guard often get activated to aid natural disasters and sometimes civil unrest. But if ur contemplating the two, I would go with the guard cause they often have better benefits.
yenhan705eh77 I’ve been told not to go Guard but mainly for the reason that if your state has no money, you don’t get paid.
@@musicgirl999 I don't know where u hear that from but I was in the guard for six years and that never once happened to me. 🤷
yenhan705eh77 That’s good. Do you get any education benefits?
@@musicgirl999 yes. The guard actually have more education benefits than the reserve
As a Warrant Officer in the Reserves I can tell you this also for any prospective recruits as well.
It is no longer 1 weekend a month and 2 weeks a year.
If you’re a ready force unit you will have AT (annual training) for a minimum of 21 to 29 days at least once a year , not 14 days.
Our unit has done 3 AT a year and all have been 29 days lately. Also some drill periods are not 2 days they can be 3 to 5 days.
If you’re an NCO be prepared to spend a ton of time that you’re not compensated for during the week handling tankers being pushed down from above as well.
Believe me it is a lot and the Army isn’t really discussing this at the recruitment level. So my advice is ask questions and ASK A TON of them.
Also be prepared to drive to drill as well for what your MOS is. My unit has people drive from TN and WV to IN.
LT. I have you beat on travel though. I now got transferred to Los Angeles from IN and have to fly monthly now. Gotta love being a WO in my MOS in the reserves.
Good video keep it up.
WO1 Eberlein 890A out👍
TODD EBERLEIN they can’t make you do 3 AT’s in a year if you are doing that it was a choice
Michael Sieber not when you’re a ready force unit. You’re at the needs of the Army as we’ve found out. Constant NTC rotations is what has been going on. We had people trying to not go for reasons and got denied. I’m glad I got good year with school instead as well as my AT.
Yea they make you go to one and I’ve never seen a ready force unit go to NTC more then once every 2 years
Michael Sieber that’s what we thought and in 2018 we did June , Aug, and the best of all a Sept to Oct splitting the FY 18 & 19. That was fun for orders and pay. Glad I was in Minnesota for 29 days. NTC is like a sandy toilet! Chaps your butt!! 🤪
At least you get to travel. Im from L.Q. have fun while you're here.
Matt,
My name is Joshua Harrell. I just transferred from the NC Army National Guard to the Army Reserves. I have been in the Army for over 6 years and I am an E-5 and was an 35F Intel Analyst in the guard and I am changing my MOS to 68X Behavioral Health Specialist. I have to go to Texas for AIT in January but I'm sure AIT as an NCO will be better than AIT as a private. The NCARNG would not let me change my MOS and I was driving 1 hr one-way to drill in Lenoir, NC. I live just outside of Ft. Bragg. So I decided not to reenlist. Then a reserve career counselor called me and told me I could change my MOS and found me a unit on Ft. Jackson in SC that is only 2.5 hrs one-way. Another plus to the reserves is that they have lodging in kind (LIK), which means they provide me housing because I commute pretty far for drill. So no more sleeping in my car outside the NCARNG armory or sleeping on the drill hall floor. I wish I knew the reserves was better 6 years ago. Look me up if you ever want to PT together! Haha
Watching this because my boyfriend wants to join after highschool and I’ve been scared he was going to be deployed and move a lot this video was really helpful🥰
ice ENZY split option? He told me about the 8 year contract of active and 2 years inactive
@@ani.mariii8915 8 years 💀😳
14:00 As a recruiter, that is absolutely something that we can do. It doesn't necessarily guarantee the job, but the majority of the time we can get you the job you want with the reserves as long as you're qualified for it
Thats encouraging.
I’m considering joining the reserves, I took my ASVAB 2 week ago and scored an 80 and since I already have a bachelors degree my recruiter said that I will come in 3 ranks ahead of those without a degree so I could probably make more money
You will come in as an E4 with a bachelor's degree. My suggestion is do it for like 3 years than put in a warrant packet. I don't know anyone that doesn't like being a warrant officer.
I have a question!!
I’m a navy reservist, I just got a DD368 and passed my board for OCS. I’m going into the army reserves as an O1 and already have been selected Into a unit less than 50 miles from me! Currently waiting at MEPS to see when I go to OCS and all of that, you answered all of my questions, great video!
Thank you fys brother. Amd thanks for stayimg in good shape even tho you are not active duty anymore. Your doing a great job and i watch your videos before i joined the army. Your videos are one of the things that inspired me.
Thanks for your videos!
I joined the National Gaurd this summer and I ship off to Basic next month. Your videos helped me make my decisions as well as strive for 09s.
Why you choose the Gurd vs Reserve or Active Duty? Just curious.
How was it man?
It's the anejo version of the army. They usually sell them at a higher price point
There may not be any combat units in the reserves, but you can definitely go from active duty to reserves with a combat mos. Im in a medical unit and we had an 11B in our S-3
leaving for ft jackson aug 20 Army Reserves
Small Arms/Artillery Repair
**just cane back from fort jackson 2 weeks ago 4TH BATTALION 39TH INFANTRY REG ALPHA COMPANY**
You are going to wish you went acive duty once you get done with basic.
Rich B why ?
@@boooyakasmith5939 it's not that the Reserve is bad, but if you don't have a good set in motion plan and self motivation on what you are going after you are done with basic training/AIT than you will wish you went active. The main reasons are 1, your pay has a big drop once you are done with basic/AIT because you are no longer full time. 2, After basic/AIT the initial fear of joining the Army is gone and you are motivated to do Amry stuff. 3, the majority of your friends that you meet in Basic will be going Active. 4. You get a taste of living on your own having money in a new place, but once Basic/AIT is done you will have to go back to your hometown to the Reserve center.
Should have went active duty
My cousin just graduated from there last week
Thank you for the information! I am soon to enlist in the Army reserves and this gives me a more clear perspective of it.
I met with a recruiter today for the Army. I’m heavily considering it
Did you do it?
@@richie9878 I have officially signed up yet, as my recruiter knew that I had surgery coming up and I wanted to get past that first (and take more time to think). But I’m still going to pursue the Reserves or National Guard after I’ve recovered.
@@theenergyisoff oh ok, well I have been in 16 years use to be a recruiter and I'm currently an Army Reserve Career Counselor in TX. If you got any questions feel free to ask.
@@theenergyisoff Be careful and check what your recruiters tell you, they will lie a lot. And offer u the world to get u to do what they want. God Bless!❤️
Do a Video about the National Guard!
Ok give me a minute
Don’t get me wrong reserves have all my respect but active duty or reserves deployment is the front line for making our country PROUD!!! 11x all the way! Thank you all for your service GO ARMY!!!!
its harsh for them they may never see combat but they will miss out on family and family is only 1 time thing. my friend went to the army and he did not return for the holidays he spent it in the army. im sure he went active duty. if i join i want to join 2 years reserved non combat MOS. medical field in the military is a great career choice and that path should make you into a specialist or doctor.
Keep bringing out great informative videos like this!
Correct me if I’m wrong but I was told by a recruiter if you are reserve you can ask to sign up for an active duty post and they can ship you out. Just something to think about if you wanna go on a deployment wherever that maybe
You should do a video on "VETERAN STATUS", alot of soldiers in the Guard and Reserve don't realize Active duty automatically gets this status.
Ship out Aug.26 to ft.benning 11x. Your videos helped me so much before i even joined. Made the process so much easier. Thanks Matt!
Israel Rivera yooo same hahah .
Nile Khan good luck bro. Maybe I’ll see you there
Israel Rivera yeah maybe man. If your osut than were gonna be same unit so we prob will see each other
Nile Khan lmao i am! I’ll be there for 22.5 weeks lol
Good luck! Benning is a "fun" place to be.
So the army wont be able to see my medical records? Even if i sign them permission to?
There are so many medical providers that they won't be able to find everything. They're not going to kick you out if you broke a bone 10 years ago and don't mention it on your form. That said, though, you shouldn't lie about any ongoing medical issues in order to enlist. If it becomes an issue, they WILL find out.
@@jakebroome6120 thanks this is helpful!
They can at meps. So you better hope your meps doctor doesn't bother to check.
Do you get college paid for in the reserves? And how long do you have to be in the reserves to get college paid for?
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You need to talk to your local recruiter for specific information.
They can pay for your college if you go into the reserves, I’m sure there’s a contract where there’s an option for you to sign to have them pay for your college.
The reserves gives you many benefits.
Good job on the videos. By doing the Reserves I was able to rank up before I did my AD time...
So are you saying that as a reserve I would not get combat training?
I don't want to join the military and end up washing dishes or driving a bus
The only part time job I ever heard of with retirement benefits.
Wow😍
My Dad was a Drill Sergant in the Army Reserves during Operation Desert Shield/Desert Storm, His unit took over operations @ Fort Benning whi;le the active duty Drill Sergeants were deployed to the Middle East
This video really helped me in making my decision to joon the reserves. Thank you. Gonna join soon.
even though im going active for warrant officer as CID or i'll just enlist as a UAV pilot and yet im still here just to support matt
Thank you!!!
I wonder when the reserves contract changed as late as 1990, anyone joining the reserves had a 8 year commitment.
Matt, question. I am considering joining the reserves.. I have been talking to a recruiter and he tells me that if someone wants to join the reserves, you can ONLY do a 6 year contract. On your video I noticed you mentioned 3 years or 6 years. Is he misleading me? Where could I find this Info about signing for 3 years in the reserves? Thank you! Love your videos!
hey man i know this is late but hes right and i wish i would have know it as well before signing a six year contract and enlisting as an 15p God bless u brother
3000 a year :(
basically a stipend
Sucks
For 2 weeks a year plus 2 days a month worth of work, what did you expect?
Are you able to break down the Active Reserves more? What does that entail, college?
If college is your MAIN focus, then the guard has more benefits. May not at this moment with the budget, but before they were better for ppl wanting college over military duty. Reserves has a good budget over guard right now.
Thank you Matt Ward
There is an 11B reserve unit in Hawaii. Reserves hardly have standards at least the units near me. E-4 and below don’t make anywhere close to $500 a weekend. An average weekend is doing inventory or paperwork. Only “army training” is on your AT
This is an awesome video man! I am in the beginning stages of learning about these opportunities. I am curious if you or anyone else could clarify what a "drill" could involve?
He has a video on that
So question, my active duty contract is almost over and I am gonna have to transfer to army reserves to complete my initial 8 years.
-How much would I be making as a specialist in the reserves?
-Would I be able to use the 16 credit yearly tuition assistance?
-And, would they cover travel expenses for when I go to the drill?
For pay, probably 370ish, probably more, for that weekend a month.
Yes.
Also yes if the drill is more than 50 miles out. Save receipts.
So as a reserve AGR is the best way to go? I talk to my recruiter in 3 days excited yet nervous
Let me ask you a question.. my father-in-law said that he was in army reserves and he was a sergeant 🤔 I've seen the pictures of him with his men and I know that he was a sergeant. So I'm a little confused on now.
When you help me in my dream you made me want to be in the army when I was 13 now I'm 17 about to turn 18 and I am almost ready to be in the Marine Corps for a fighter jet pilot and thank you for everything that you've done then help me with and you're just a great TH-camr bra love you man
Alternatively you can enlist in the army as a uav pilot without college
Reserves fill the position of active duty deployed at home in different factors. I think that is why you don't get it. They fill thier position at home meaning in terms of numbers and incase of war like world war 3.
Can’t wait to transition from active duty to reserves .
My dad was is the 79th U.S. Army Reserve Command in like the
1990s, Spc.Jorge Burgos. I still have his dress and ACU uniforms in my house and im more then proud to follow the military footsteps
I have a question, so I’m still kind of in the process of medical stuff so I haven’t sworn in yet or been to meps but my contract is for Army Reserves, is it possible to switch to active duty without any complications or would I have to start all over? What would happen or what would I need to do?
Im actually 17 years old and im in reserves up untill i graduate from highschool then i go to ait and switch over to active duty. So yes it is very possible to switch althought it does take a considerable amount of time.
Always doing a great job 🤙🏻
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Very informative videos. Very consistent videos. My favorite channel on TH-cam right now 🤝👍
JeffLAX G I second this!!!
😃 Thanks!!! That means a lot!
@@MattWard89 you gonna answer my question?
No! Lt. You most certainly can not use the Army Reserve as a backup. I have been both active and reserve, and some in between ADOS. Being released from the reserve, as of my comment, will not be easy or even possible depending on your MOS. Don't think the reserve is bad, but it is not at all a one-two switch. Do not let everyone tell you different. I've been in for 15 years now.
You’re awesome man. I leave for basic in a month! Am I able to work more days a month or am I just limited to the one weekend a month??
Limited . He has a video on this question as well.
can you choose if you want to be active duty or reserve during hiring
I have a question, if you join the army reserves and you finish the basic training do you get to come home after or do you have to go to AIT ? All together what’s the time frame from basic training to you actually going back to your normal work life?
Typically you'll go to BCT, finish, and immediately after report to AIT and complete that. I graduated on a Thursday and reported the next day, but my AIT allowed a weekend pass so I didn't have to really start until after that weekend. A major exception is if you go to basic between your Junior and senior year of HS, and in that scenario you'll go to AIT after you graduate
What's That , oh okay that’s understandable thanks that was very helpful. What’s the estimated time for AIT? I no it probably depends on your job but is there maybe like a close estimate?
@@ajdaprince22 Very hard to estimate, really depends on your job. I'm an IT specialist and mine was 21 weeks. If you chose to go infantry they do OSUT which is BCT and AIT combined in one, and the whole thing was like 12 weeks including basic, but I think I've heard they changed the duration? Some AIT's can last up to a year, but you can find out how long the AIT is for each job
What's That oh okay thank you very much I really appreciate the information, I definitely will look into the duration of each jobs
This may sound funny but everytime I search up a question about the military I click on a video and it's yours jajaja I think I've watched like 10 videos so far lol thank you though for the information Ive watched videos from marines to army to air force and now this one the army reserve I'm having trouble deciding lol
Is your life here so bad that you might potentially lose it in some Godforsaken country, defending the SCUM that run this country?
Can you rank up while being in army reserve
Oh wow I drill in Houston too!! 321st!!!
Very helpful video Matt:)
Thanks!
So how does the contract work? I'm Having a bit of a misunderstanding, It's a 6 year contract with an 8 year commitment.
I have a full time job. Would I be able to be a reserve?
parttime
Hey, tried googling this but I'm still a little confused. I was just wondering if I go the reserve route in the army, do I have to contemple that enlisted contract before I can become an officer? Sorry if that doesn't make sense. Like, say I finish school first (goal is to commission as officer) before I complete my reserve contract, should I just stick with my first mind and go ROTC?
Thank you so very much I have an interview tomorrow
Thanks for the video I’m considering joining the reserve but I’m considerably later in life than most watching this video I’m sure. Question if I’m turning 34 this December is it to late to be considered for service? I’m in good health work out regularly and have a machinist background.
Cutoff I believe it's 34 or 35. Never too late. I know guys that were WAY out of shape and enlisted at the cutoff age.
Hey Matt quick question, so when in the reserves I will deploy at least once. Or is it possible I won’t deploy. Obviously it doesn’t bother me if I’m joining the military, Thank you for the great videos!
Joey Pluta
hard to say. I know an active duty E6 who's been in army for 7 years but hasn't deployed yet (he did go to Turkey for a year but that doesnt count as deployment like going to Iraq/Afghanistan would). So it might be possible that you could be in the reserves for quite sometime and not deploy.
Joey Pluta It depends on the unit some people deploy a few times reserves side and others don’t deploy at all. If you want a deployment units are always looking for bodies
I leave for basic training in 2 weeks I’m excited and nervous
Do you get to take your uniform home when you are in the reserve?
Yes you will get issued 4 sets of uniforms during basic training. Those are yours to keep.
And are they subtracted from your payment?
So where do we stay when we have to do basic training for the 3 months?
What you tell me about 12 R Interior Electrician ? This MOS has any frequently deploy?
Hey brother, while reserves, do you know if you can join law enforcement after military basic? How does the military respond to, maybe, going into the police academy while in reserves?
Thanks!
I’m a deputy sheriff at the moment and I’m gonna join the reserves soon. We always have a lot of military come to law enforcement so you should be able to do it
What exactly is Active reserve?
Just here looking at what goals I can make true after my 4 yrs active r done. (Havent went to boot yet but I plan ahead.)
Honest question. Why do you think anyone other than yourself has that answer?
Hey Matt. Some reserve unit I heard doesnt release you unless you serve like a year in the unit in order for you to switch up to active duty. You mentioned transition from reserve to active duty takes 6 months. Can you make a video of how likelihood is it that reservist can switch up to active duty for those who are not satisfied with reserve life so they want to change to active duty status. Also the difference between AGR VS active duty
Is it possible to go from active duty Army to the Reserves or National Guard without getting out and doing the whole process from MEPS again?
@GHernandez209 retirement, health care, and a few others better on the active side I was on the fence about reserve and active for a while until recruiter walked me through
Yes u can. Soldiers do it all the time.
HEY MATT!!! My recruiter called me today to inform me that i got a position in Ranger school!!! I been wanting to join the Army since i was 4 years old and been wanting to be a Ranger since 6th grade! I’m 17 now and still need to finish high school. I am not in the worst shape in the world but i am not in the best either. could you make a new video of ways to help get ready for it??? it would be greatly appreciated!
Emanuel Santana thanks man
Are you a ranger now?
When you're in basic and ait will they give you that allowance to pay rent back home if you go reserves
Yes you get what they call active pay while you're in training.
Wow you really drill here in Houston that's awesome just mind the heat in august
Good morning Matt!
Have been In the reserves for three years every AT or annual training I have been a part of have been 3 weeks
Hey do u get spousal allowance for being a reserve?
@@jayhenlon4892 I'm not married so I don't have answer for yeah there bud
If you have to move and there are no positions for your MOS anywhere near you, can you go back to AIT and get another MOS or will they let you go? Also, can you change your MOS after 3 or 4 years in the reserves or do you have to wait until your contract is up?
I'm a recruiter in Mankato, MN. I have been talking with a lot of reservists and the large majority of them have changed their MOS due to moving to a new unit or some other situation that came up. If you want to put in a transfer for a new unit and they don't have your position available, your new unit will send you to training for whatever slot they have available. I'm not sure whether you have a choice on the new MOS though, but I'm sure you have some partial say at least in the new unit and reserve units are always specialized (I.E. Engineers, medical, etc)
so if you join reserves do you immediately get college benefits or does that come later? Like if someone just finished all their training could they immediately enroll at a new school after?
Can you have a civilian job while being in the reserves?
Yes
i am a Junior in high school actually thinking about going into the reserves
Dion Production me too
i’ve sent the form to my recruiter today 🙌
can a university student joint army reserv .... If yes will the army help in paying school fees ....
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Ayyy thanks!
This might be a stupid question but I have friends who served in the Marines for 4 years. They joined the Marines after they graduated high school in 2013. Now they’re working civilian jobs. Are they considered as reserves?
I’m gonna tell you guys a story that even I was unheard of until today. I enlisted in the Army Reserve, and my Unit commander already reached out to me, and even my recruiter texted me today, they want to schedule my unit in-processing before Boot Camp. ( I live in the same city where my unit will be after AIT but I thought I had to graduate basic training and AIT first). Any Army Reserve here with the same experience?
I dont have any experience in this. But i heard someone say their status (a year later) was still pre basic. I was confused
When you enlist in the Army Reserve it's a little different from a normal enlistment. Reservists inprocess with their unit and can start drilling immediately after signing their contract at MEPS, and they don't have to go back to MEPS to "ship" when they go to Basic Training. You should get your CAC and at least inprocess with your reserve unit shortly after enlisting. You do not however get any benefits until you complete AIT
Hey Matt I’m 13 years old and want to be a sniper in the 75th, what should I do to get there and how should I physically prep
Just look up Ranger Cortes. He has some video's sorta answering your question that are QnA's...
You're only 13 lol don't go crazy prepping like your going to basic training tomorrow. Just watch your weight stay healthy and don't get hurt and stay out of jail.
All you do is just work out and stay in shape and get good grades in school and make sure you get your high school diploma and stay out of trouble.
Take care of your eyes
Hello Kid... 1st of all, it is a very long process to make it to sniper school. 1st of all, you have to go into the army as 11B (infantrymen), do really good in your bct and ait, then go to Airborne school(you have to be airborne qualified), then go to RANGER school (which is no joke), and most of all you have to qualify as an EXPERT shooter before you are even selected for Sniper school. So, yes.... long long process to even get to the 75th !
Thanks for the content friend
Is the T.A & G.I bill exactly the same?
If your in 11th grade and want to have extra money and get ahead of your peers sign up for the reserves
Danquez this is what I’m most likely gonna do
Can you study abroad while in reserve like could you tell them to take a few months off and won't be able to work because you're going to study abroad while in collage in a different country?
Generally speaking no. You have to show up to your monthly PT/drills and would have to be readily available within reason, being abroad for personal/private reasons for an extended period of time and missing those would put you at risk of being considered AWOL
Oh yes thank you for your service and happy 4th of July 🙏🏻✝️😀