Input On The Navy Reserves
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 14 พ.ย. 2019
- This video is a brief input on the Navy Reserves. I served on both active duty and in the Navy Reserves over a 28-year period (1989-2017).
Deciding to enlist and serve on Active Duty or in the Navy Reserves requires understanding of what each component offers and what is required to be successful.
** What questions do you have about the Navy? Comment down below and I will make a video answering your questions.
Thank you for watching and please consider subscribing to my channel for additional information, education, and motivation on the Navy, both Active Duty and the Reserves.
This Input On The Navy Reserves video via the Laura Zorza youtube channel is instructive. I am prior service active duty navy (8.5 years) and I'm luckily in the process of being helped towards joining the navy reserve (via two navy reserve recruiters). Additionally, I fortunately was made aware by my navy reserve recruiters of some of my options, plus I have been keeping a receptive mind to viewing additional info online (youtube, navy reserve reddit etc.). Still, I am glad to have been alerted to this youtube channel less than 6 months ago via my personalized youtube recommendations.
@stellacarrier8341, what rating will you be once re-affiliating? Were you fortunate enough to have the $20,000 enlistment bonus?
@@LauraZorza Thanks for replying, I admit that my navy reserve application is still in process. However I truly feel there is positive movement with my navy reserve career goals because just last week one of the navy reserve recruiters gave me good news regarding their help processing some of my college transcripts (the college transcripts that luckily showed proof of my bachelor's degree completion). The navy reserve recruiters who are helping me with my application are processing my application towards I joining the Virginia Beach area navy reserve as an LS (my 79 asvab score luckily helped me requalify for this rating). However I was given an honest heads up to keep an open mind what type of navy reserve ratings are going to be available once my navy reserve application is completely processed. I confess that I would love to be eventually eligible for the $20,000 bonus since I intend to make the navy a long term career this time around. However I admit that the $20,000 bonus could be up in the air for me because of my logical andor intuitive sense that I must keep an open mind to most likely processing into the navy reserve sometime between the October 2023 to February 2024 timeframe at the latest (though I am keeping a hopeful mind to be completely in the navy reserve by October 2023 andor December 2023 andor sooner). Still, I appreciate you taking the time to politely comment and inquire.
@@stellacarrier8341you will have plenty of opportunities in the Hampton Roads area 👍 A positive with the Reserves is you can also pick up orders outside of your rating. Example: I picked up 2-year orders at SOUTHCOM working in J8, disbursement of funding and budget execution as a TM 🤣 As a GM, I was in charge of Supply in Kuwait and I was the MRAP Liaison on my last mobilization to Afghanistan.
I appreciate the positive confirmation regarding the plethora of Hampton Roads Virginia area navy reserve active duty related long term job opportunities (including the abundant details you gave regarding some of your navy reserve long term billets). Seeing a written example of some of the opportunities of abundant navy reserve possibilities from someone who has seen both the active navy and navy reserve side gives an enhanced empowering perspective.
I'm starting to rewatch all of your videos they are very informational. My recruiter told me this afternoon that my waiver got approved, so I'm reading up on a bunch of advice about the reserves. I was active duty from 2015-2019 as an LS, and I'll be coming back into the reserves as an LS sometime this month.
@Kevin Davis, I recall you stating you were an LS. What are your intentions while serving in the Reserves? Doing the minimal one weekend a month? Going on a lot of orders? Maybe time on a ship? Earning a warfare pin?
@@LauraZorza I would love to get orders on a ship. I was stationed on a ship for 4 years and have earned my Air and Surface pins. I enjoyed being deployed on a ship, but I was only able to go on one deployment because my ship went into dry dock for my last year and a half. I heard it was rare to get orders to a ship in the reserves, but I'm open minded to everything.
@Kevin Davis, it has been extremely rare for a Reservist to be assigned to a ship or go on deployment; however, there is a fairly new program (RC2SEA) available for Reservist (with the exception of NO Seabees, NO SPECWAR and NO Aviation ratings) to go on deployments and spend time on ships to help fill the manning gaps 👍 Contact me once you are gained in the Reserves 👍
@@LauraZorza I’m gained in the navy reserves now. I got in contact with people from my nosc and I’ll have my first drill next month.
@@kevindavis2453you will need to attend the first drill, INDOC, to obtain your CAC card and all the credentials, so you can set-up / access NSIPS, NROWS, DTS, etc.
ROLL CALL: What is/was your rate while serving? When did you serve and where? Go!
My rate was a Logistics Specialist. I was on active duty from 2015-2019 and currently talking to a navy recruiter to get into the reserves. I served on the USS Makin Island which is home ported at Naval Base San Diego.
I am really happy I came across your channel, I’ve been doing my research and today I spoke to a recruiter. I’m currently in cosmetology school and I only have 5 weeks left before graduating.. I never got the opportunity to join because of a tattoo on the back of my neck and since now the policy has changed.. I really want to do it. My concern is that I have a one year old and going active would be complex right now . Please post more about reserves and what to expect !!! I subscribed and I am looking forward for more videos like these. Thank you ☺️☺️
Thank you for subscribing Takira. I will be posting a video tomorrow with some information on the Reserves and I am working on many others. Which recruiter did you speak with? Active Duty or Reserve recruiter?
Laura Zorza active duty
More videos 😢
I’m so so happy 😀 with my reserve career.. 👍 🎉🎉
Hello Laura, I love your videos. Thank you!!! Can you make a video for people who plan to join the Navy reserve in their late 30's...i would love to hear your thoughts.
IvanRB23, thank you for watching. I can make a video... what specifics would you like for me to cover?
@@LauraZorza Laura, I would like to know about the PRT requirements for this age category and also if it's strange for someone to enroll in their late 30's. I haven't seen that many videos of people covering late enrollments. Out of all the videos I watch from people covering navy reserve topics, I ony subscribed to your channel. You're inspiring!
Hey Chief! I'm currently tossing around the idea of joining the Reserves. I'm curious how the retirement system works with the reserves for those with Active Duty time? I understand the point system you’re talking about for the reserves, but if you have another video or any other resources that might point me in the right direction would be greatly appreciated!
To answer your questions from above I was previously an Aviation Support Equipment Technician 3rd Class - I served aboard three Aircraft Carriers - Ronald Reagan, George Washington, and Theodore Roosevelt. I was able to see Hawaii, Peru, Chile, and Brazil!
I just discovered your videos and they’re great! Thank you for your service too!
Matt, thank you for service and for watching my videos. Yes, the video is “Calculating Navy Reserve Retirement Pay,” and I cover how your Active Duty time is converted to Reserve time for retirement pay 👍
Im prior service AD Navy and am trying to get into the reserves right now..i am very interested in the FTS program
@Hawkinsight, you would have to join as a SELRES (one weekend a month, 2-weeks per year) and apply for TAR (FTS) when and if your rate/rating and year group opens up.
I am active duty looking to go reserves.
@Becky G, when are you looking at affiliating?
Your channel is exactly what I've been looking for, thank you so much for doing this. I am currently a civilian registered nurse applying to the navy reserves nurse corps. I would like to go active at some point and as you mentioned you need 3 years of active duty to get "full benefits." I'm not sure if this is a possibility or realistic at all but say once I join and sign on for 3 years to the navy reserves and out of those 3 years I do one year of active duty. Am I able to keep doing that until I do a full 3 years of active duty? So once my original 3 years is up I would sign on again for 3 years in the reserves with hopes of doing a year of active duty until I met the total 3 years of active duty requirements. I hope that makes sense, please let me know what you think! Thanks again for doing this and taking the time to respond!
Lucas Tsanotelis, yes, you can pick mobilization orders as frequently as you want. Actually, there have been several sets of nurse orders continually over the past few years. The requirements are you must have all your qualifications completed for the position you hold in your billet and the orders will need to be for your pay grade. Also, be in good standing with your PRT (physical test) and have good evaluation marks / be recommended by your CO. It’s actually quite easy. Future mobilizations are easier to obtain after going on your first set of orders.
@@LauraZorza Thank you so much for the reply! Much appreciated!
Love your videos! I was hoping you can help me with a question.... I’m married and living in Miami, wife has a good job (achieving her personal goals) daughter and all our family live here so we decided that reserve would be best for the family then going active duty. I saw the video of “full time support” and it opened my eyes to it since I didn’t know their was such a thing. My question is, if I do full time support would I do it in Miami like a 9-5 or would I have to do it like a deployment?
Robert, Full Time Support (FTS) receive orders all around the country. There is a possibility of Miami or West Palm Beach, but slim. Orders anywhere are based on your rating and what billets are open (who is transferring, getting out, etc). I would recommend going Reserves, and down the road you can apply for FTS or Active Duty, depending on your current situation at that time. Just note, that IF you’re considering FTS only certain ratings are available. Let me know if I can be of further assistance. I am in Ft. Lauderdale and know the Recruiters in the area.
Laura Zorza sounds like I picked what’s best for the family and I. I’m heading out to bootcamp on February as an “EO” . If you can, I would like to know more on where they can deploy/how long and on going through the process of picking your orders as a reservist.
Do you get picked up fast/slow?
Is their possibilities of drilling weekdays?
My thing is, I would like to deploy once a year to speed up school/VA benefits and even retirement points. Btw thank you for taking your time and replying to me 😎
Robert, I am in between flights, but will respond in detail when I have more time 👍
Robert, Seabees are deployed all over the world. The Miami detachment (Det) mobilized as a unit a couple times over the last five years. You can volunteer to mobilize with other Dets within the battalion as long as you have any required quals completed.
The Seabees generally put in orders for you if the entire Det is going somewhere. Otherwise, they will give you the information to input yourself in (NROWS which is the Navy Reserve Order Writing System.
Mobilizations are generally 270 days and occasionally up to a full year. I can put you in touch with several of the Seabees that I know from Miami if you like. I can tell you more, but it’s best to hear it from the horses mouth ... plus, you will be serving with them.
Reservist can drill during the weekdays; HOWEVER, it’s a slim to none chance as a new Sailor and also as a Seabee. It will be up to your command though ... some commands are more flexible than others.
I am about to board my last flight and will answer much later this evening if I missed a part of your question(s). 👍😎
Laura Zorza thank you so much, you’ve been very informative and I truly appreciate it. Feeling pumped for bootcamp ✊🏻
... keep making videos 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻
What's the absolutly the longest somebody can stay in the reserves
@Nicholas Nevares, depends on rate (pay-grade) or rank (Officer). I know of some First Classes that had 28-years, Chiefs that served 38-years, and some Senior Chiefs and Master Chiefs that served 40-years.
After your HYT date for promotion, you go to the VTU to drill for points. You must attend drill weekends (points only, no pay) and no AT for VTU members. However, VTU can do ADT, ADSW, ADOS and mobilization orders, which helps for retirement points / pay.
Things are constantly changing to control the end-strength numbers, but for a period the Navy was holding continuation boards for those in the Chiefs Mess. If you were not performing at a certain level (requirements we needed to meet - functions we needed to be engaged in), we were retired. If you were performing all said requirements, you could stay past your HYT date another year, but would be reviewed each year.
Are funerals considered active duty time?
@Kevin Davis, yes, but only in the following two ways:
1. The points can go above the annual max 130, so if you max out at 130 with drills, courses, etc., but participate in (as an example) 125-funerals = 255-points for the year.
2. If you are involved in a car accident = you are considered on Active Duty, so medical bills are 100% covered by the military, even if you do not have Tricare 👍
Hey Chief! I'm going to try to not be that sore thumb (That's my hope)!! I'm joining the Reserves this year! Like you mentioned, I'm a School Teacher/Coach, in my 30s... I've always had the itch to serve, in decent shape, and decided to dive in! I've been studying for the Asvab (Going to MEPS in about 2 weeks) - I've had interest in YN (Yeoman), MA (Master at Arms), or something Medical or Intel/Computer related. When you do drill weekend, do you get time training on the computer or mix of real world work? Also, I've had an interest in pursuing law enforcement in the future, would MA be a good springboard into realm? Thank you for your time and attention.
Colin, YN’s do their actual job. Writing evaluations (one of the most critical tasks of a YN), writing awards, various admin (administrative) letters, and UCMJ (Uniform Code of Military Justice) paperwork depending on pay grade and size of NOSC. YN’s also have a ton of opportunities to mobilize and go on other orders.
MA types also have a lot of mobilization opportunities and orders. Most NOSC use MA’s on drill weekend to stand gate guard duty. If you are lucky enough to be attached to a Coastal Riverine Unit (boat unit) you will be on the water often. Once again, it depends on the command you are attached to, and NOSC JAX has more opportunities than say Waco due to it being an Active Duty area. MA can help with a law enforcement career. Many of my Sailors entered federal jobs more than local or county (i.e., VA Police, Customs, US Marshals).
HM’s (Corpsman) have different roles at a NOSC, mainly admin and often boring. Once again, it depends on command and NOSC. Many HM’s cross to the green-side and serve with the Marines, because they receive a lot of advanced training (schools and in the field). They are also one of the few ratings that are eligible to earn a warfare pin in the Reserves (on the green-side).
IS (Intel Specialist) often work in a SCIF (Sensitive Compartmented Information Facility), and they have the highest security clearances. They often receive advanced C-school training in the Reserves unlike other rates. Great opportunities to work in the civilian sector too.
IT’s (Information Systems Tech) work in rate depending on command, NOSC, and location serving in the U.S., but less than the other rates above at smaller NOSC locations.
I’m prior service Army… looking to go Navy Reserves. His does training for A school work? Do I report directly to my unit and get trained there by them (army does that at times so I’m just asking).. or do I ship straight out to A school and complete all training that will follow back to back? Any help would be appreciated.
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@Christopher Villanueva, it will depend on what your contract states. I served with several OSVET (Other Service Veteran) members that were prior Army or Marines (yes, once a Marine, always a Marine). Their MOS was Military Police, so they signed as a MA (Master-at-Arms), and did not attend A-School.
I also served with many OSVET members that were working now as a carpenter, welder, HVAC, mechanic, electrician, etc. in the civilian sector. They have more certifications / knowledge than many serving in the Reserves, so they do not attend A-School.
If your contract states no A-School required, you can apply for A-School with ADT funding afterwards, usually a couple years into your contract. Otherwise, you will learn with OJT.
Although I joined the Reserves as prior service, I never attended A-School for AO (Aviation Ordnanceman) or GM (Gunner’s Mate), I learned with OJT and often the hard way 🤣
First of all, awesome videos!
Im 27 and a truck driver with no college education. My goal is to keep my civilian career and learn a new career in the navy reserves. Whats your input on this? Your opinion and recommendations will be greatly appreciated !
Eduardo Loreto, I think it is a GREAT idea! I know many Sailors that have done this with no regrets. What type of work would you be interested in pursuing? Mechanical, electrician, office work, supply, construction, law enforcement, etc.?
Thanks for the quick response. At the moment im thinking of electrical or mechanical, a rate where i can apply it back to the civilian world. At the same time, i prefer the one that travels as well. (To the better/beautiful countries, if a rate determines where i travel)
Eduardo Loreto, there are aviation electrical rates of AT (Aviation Electricians Technician) and AE (Aviation Electricians Mate); SeaBee CE (Construction Electrician), and Shipboard ET (Electronics Technician ), EM (Electricians Mate), IC (Interior Communications Electrician) to name a few pertaining to the electrical field. GSM (Gas Turbine Mechanic), EN (Engineman), and MM (Machinist Mate) are the more common Mechanical ratings. The ratings of LS (Logistics Specialist) and YN (Yeoman) have, in my opinion, the best travel opportunities. I would recommend taking an online ASVAB test to get an idea on how you would score, and then start looking at possible ratings.
I was told i might have lots of options since i scored a 79 on my practice asvap, so thats good.
Btw, youre insight was one of a kind, i appreciate it, thanks !
Have you known of anyone who earned a warfare pin in the reserves? Was it hard?
@Kevin Davis, I have known hundreds in the Reserves, myself included. It’s the same process (PQS, written test, oral board, etc.) as Active Duty and FTS. Many Reservist have the opportunity on deployment (depends on the command), but some qualify stateside at their NOSC / unit. If anything it’s more challenging in the Reserves, due to less time preforming military training.
From learning firefighter training can you become a fireman in civilian world?
Oscar, shipboard firefighting is slightly different than being a city (land-based) firefighter, but yes. All Navy personnel learn to fight fires, but the ABH and DC ratings do so specifically. I many Sailors in both ratings (jobs) that work as Firefighters on the civilian side. Also, dozens of HM (green-side) that are also 🔥 fighters / paramedics on the civilian side.
I plan on going reserves, while pursuing my bachelors and possibly working another job, I understand that you earn college credits while in Navy school but I want the college experience of the college of my choosing. I am also big on money though. So how can you get paid coming in as a E3 in reserves?
Alaya, you can enter the Navy as an E-3 if you have 48 college credits, are an E-3 in the Sea Cadets, with three years of JROTC, and if you get others to join (recruit them).
@@LauraZorza I've seen the difference in pay between reserves and active, it's kind of making me want to go active..do you have videos about what deployment is really like? also when you're not on deployment what do you do on your spare time?
Remember, Reserves are part-time, two days per month.
I recommend Active Duty to experience the fleet, earn the Post 911 GI Bill, save money, travel, and depending on the rating (job) a career should you get out after your first enlistment.
I have a ton of videos somewhere of deployment. I will have to find them. When you are not out to sea you still work. For instance, as a Gunners Mate, we still cleaned weapons, paint, you often do a lot of painting in port 🤣 stand watch, maintenance on the launching systems, etc.
@@LauraZorza okay your channel is very helpful! ill find the deployment videos thank you
Alaya, thank you. Let me know what other questions you have and I will answer them 👍
Hello chief. I am a foreign medical Graduate. I leave in the U.S with my Permanent resident Status. I am presently writing my board exams in order for me to get my medical license so I can practice as a Doctor. Can I go into the Navy now as a Reserve while I continue to work my way to get my medical license or I should just wait and get my License and get into a residency program to do 1year residency and after sign up into the Navy (active duty) as a commissioned officer.
Hi Adeteju, so your end goal is serving on Active Duty... What type of doctor?
The main concern is IF you enlisted now in the Reserves, what would you enlist as, since you do not currently have your medical license? And how long until you receive it?
Laura Zorza I was told if I go enlisted I can do something related to medical field such as hospital corpsman but that will depend on my ASVAB score which I believe I shouldn’t have problem with. I will get my license by next year after I must have completed all the three steps of the exam so I am thinking joining the reserve will not affect my preparation for my exams.
That’s sounds like a plan. I would suggest HM and would recommend not listening to them IF they say it’s difficult to make rank. PLUS, enlisted make some of the BEST Officers!!
I was told I would be going in as an officer... what exactly does that mean? I know it's because my college credits, but what rating would that put me in?
An Officer has a Designator, not a Rating. They also do not go to boot camp. Two completely different things. Officers lead and Enlisted do the work (so to speak).
Which would you personally recommend, active duty or reserves if I want to go into the medical field? If I go active, I can still go to school part time and (if I get to be an HM) I can get first hand experience which looks GREAT on my application to med or nursing school. It will cut back all of my costs and build more character. However, active reserves will put my family at ease and help me focus on my schooling more. I would typically want to work more than a weekend a month in order to obtain my benefits faster (money is a big issue because I am paying for school by myself). What do you propose I do? Should I not even go because my family is pushing me towards college? Would reserves guarantee school benefits and travel opportunities? Or is it easier and fast to go active for 4 years? (Side question- can I be an hm for only 4 years or is it at LEAST 5?)
I am 17 btw. Graduating college and have no family obligations. The only concern with family I personally have is leaving my siblings and dad; they are very close to me and extremely worried about this whole idea.
Kristina, HM is a 5-year contract (6-years for HM-ATF). Note, you will not be able to attend school for the first couple of years when Active Duty. This is for all ratings (jobs). To receive Tuition Assistance (TA) the requirement is currently having 2-years time-in-service (TIS). Plus, you need to have all of your qualifications completed prior to attending college.
In the Reserves, you have a 6-year contract/obligation to use the Chapter 1606 GI Bill (currently $392 per month for full-time classes). You can begin using this after boot camp and A-School. You need 3-years Active Duty (in the Reserves or on Active Duty) to earn the full Post 911 GI Bill.
My option, Active Duty is best. As you stated, it builds character and you will earn the full 100% Post 911 GI Bill. Plus, you can continue as a Reservist after your Active Duty time if you want as an HM and eventually a Nurse, etc. Other perks is travel and you can save money💰
As a Reservist, you can travel on orders... for instance, currently the Navy is asking Reservist to go on orders to the USNS Comfort and USNS Mercy in support of COVID-19. They are also looking for Reservist to go to Cuba on Mobilization for up to a year. These opportunities would qualify you for a percentage towards the Post 911 GI Bill (12-18 months Active Duty orders is 60% of the Post 911 GI Bill).
Laura Zorza would you suggest that I just do a 4-year contract doing something like a tow man and just try to get my prerequisites done in the navy in order to go to school for nursing a year earlier? Or is it more beneficial to go the HM route?
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Kristina, you ask so many great questions... everything depends on your endgame: your ultimate goal and the reason you want to join. You have inspired me to make a video on just this topic, so stay tuned 👍
Hey Chief! I’ve been researching the Navy and I can’t decide if I should go Active or Reserves. I’m an ICU nurse and a single mom of a 4 year old. I’m looking into flight nursing with the Navy. I would love to go Active but I’m not sure how well that will work being a single parent, I just feel I won’t get as much experience or as much respect going straight into the Reserves.
Hannah, I know of a few Nurses that went to the Reserves and loved it. A couple were attached to the green side (Marines) while others remained blue side and volunteered for orders to Afghanistan, Cuba and Djibouti.
The concern with going Active is being single. It’s possible to go, but more paperwork and often longer wait time.
FYI - I am working on getting some nurses that serve in the Reserves on my channel 👍
Laura Zorza Awesome! I am going to talk to a recruiter soon, thanks so much for your input and your videos!
Hi Laura! Your video are very informative and helpful. Just what I was looking for. Thank you for doing this. I'm a Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner. I live in Maryland with my husband and 3 children. I'm looking to join the navy reserve, left for me, I would like to do active duty, do my minimum and join navy reserve but the thoughts of deployment terrifies my husband. I have been doing a lot of research on active/reserve. My Hope's are for retirement, student loan forgiveness and supplemental income. What advice do you have for me, what should I watch out that will workout best for me during the process of precommissioning , what questions should ask my recruiter, what mistakes should I avoid during this process? What would you honestly advice (active vs reserve) assuming family is not a factor putting my specialty into perspective? Thanks in advance!
modinat, there are opportunities for mobilization along with ADT orders (30-days to a few months) and ADSW orders (one year) if you like. Things are constantly changing in regards to signing bonuses, and loan forgiveness, so definitely ask the Officer Recruiter if they are available 👍
I recommend Active Duty 95% of the time due to the travel, educational benefits, retirement, etc. Note: Majority of health care Officers in the Navy do not deploy, it happens, but not as common as other Officers or enlisted.
Ask the recruiter: what your commissioning process will look like (when and where you will go to Officer programs / schools). What and where your annual training will most likely be held and where you will most likely be attached to as a gaining command (Reserves). If signing bonuses are available, what your career path looks like (advancement), and opportunities for additional orders (to maximize your retirement). I would even ask about the possibility of going Active Duty later if you decide that route.
Where are you currently employed? VA hospital or civilian sector?
Good morning Chief! Just found your videos as I am debating on enlisting in either active duty or reserves for the Navy. I'm 26 and work as an Accountant and have my bachelors degree, but I'm looking for more adventure and to scratch that itch to serve. Do you think that the reserves is fulfilling enough for both career advancement and excitement? I got a 95 on the practice asvab and the recruiters want me to go nuke, but I'm not very good with physics and chemistry. For reserves I was looking at IT and IS but am not sure that they are as rewarding on the reserve side as they may be on active side. Any advice would be greatly appreciated! Thanks for all the great videos!
@Jason P, sorry for the delay, I was chatting with another young man earlier today on Instagram with the same first name, same question about Active verses Reserves for IT and IS (weird) - I was at the VA and thought it was you reaching out on two platforms 🤣
First, I recommend making a list of pros and cons. Depending on the rating you pick, where you live & drill, and what command you are attached to will determine much of your career. The other important factor is how often are you willing to go on orders to “scratch that itch?”
The Nuke program is a no-go in the Reserves (as a NAT Reservist) without being on Active Duty first, due to the length of schooling - same with CTI.
In the Reserves IT and IS have amazing opportunities, but once again, you need to be willing to sacrifice time from home and go on orders.
Now, I ask individuals “why” not go Active Duty? If you like it, you re-enlist; if you don’t like it, you get out and walk away OR you leave Active Duty and go Reserves.
NOTE: Many are not aware that you can serve in the military up to 5-years; get out of the military, and by-law, legally return to the same job (company) you held the day you entered service. So, my question to many is what do you have to lose? You will go to boot camp and A-School regardless if you enlist Active Duty or Reserves. What’s a few more years? List the pros and cons 👍
@@LauraZorza thank you so much for getting back to me....guess its a small world and there's another Jason out there in a similar boat. I've been looking on youtube for comparison videos on the different rates and active vs reserve. I'm in NJ so I most likely be out of Lakehurst if I chose the reserves. I guess the main thing going through my head is "devil you know vs devil you don't" and if I went active would I be better off than I would be with both current job and reserve job. I'm gonna keep searching and make that list. Thanks again!
@@jasonp410, I was attached to NOSC Ft. Dix for a couple years with a Coastal Riverine Squadron
Can one land a gs job with the navy reserves like the army reserves offer gs jobs in there unit and the af reserves as well and can one land a gs job being in the reserves I going in to be a yn
@anthonyrodriguez4122, I know of many Sailors that were hired in a GS position after joining the Navy Reserves, especially HM, LS, YN and PS ratings.
Each Navy Reserve Center, that I have been to has at least one or two civilians working at the NRC … usually one in supply and at least one in ADMIN. I know of at least five NRC’s that hired a YN from another Reserve Center to work at a different NRC 👍
@@LauraZorza What gs jobs do sailors in those ratings get out of curiosity I know you mentioned the reserves but if you don’t mind me asking I am extremely interested in pursuing that route
@@anthonyrodriguez4122 I would have to research the title of the positions … with YN experience you can apply for a variety of jobs on www.usajobs.gov - the Department of the Navy also has a website and the VA is hiring too.
If you want to work as a Reservist: I recommend asking the NRC if you can go on ADT or ADOS orders (providing they have funding) and work in ADMIN. Many NRC’s are short staffed and I know of several YN’s that are on orders for up to one year. The new fiscal year is the best time to ask, since funding will be available. Network and go on orders to gain experience, then apply for a GS job 👍
@@LauraZorza thank you 🙏 so much
Good morning Chief, its me again asking questions ☺️
can i be a American citizen after bootcamp?
Is there a NOSC in UK 🇬🇧? where my wife resides so that i can report in UK 🇬🇧 instead in California.. is that possible chief? Or i really need to report NOSC in USA california were i reside..
Allan, the short answer to citizenship is yes; HOWEVER it is not immediately after enlisting. I know in 2017 when I retired it was still after one of servicing. I just checked the USCIS (US Citizenship and Immigration Services) website and it states one year, but ask your recruiter to verify the Navy is on the same page.
Regarding the UK having a NOSC, no. The only Reserve locations OCONUS (Outside the Continental United States) where Reservist have drilled (no NOSC, but a base) is Guam, Japan, and Italy where there are major Naval bases.
Thanks again for the quick response Chief. Your the best 😎
Carry On 👍
Allan Pascual, carry on ❤️❤️❤️
Hello Laura, I have a few questions,
So I’m currently enrolled in a four year university to get my BSN degree. I have two years under my belt so I only have to more to go. I was considering joining the navy but I’m having a hard time choosing between active duty and the reserves. What would you recommend?
Hi Zoe, so much depends on your goals. Is there a particular field of nursing, location, etc. you hope to work in after graduation? If so, then Reserves may be better and there are mobilizations (deployments) overseas and currently Cuba.
Active Duty has amazing benefits and for the Nurse Corps a minimal commitment of 3-years. The main locations you can serve are Naval hospitals in Portsmouth, VA, Bethesda, MD, Balboa (San Diego, CA) along with the USNS Comfort and Mercy. Some do serve on USS ships and with the Fleet Marine Force. I recommend going Active Duty for the experience, travel, etc. You can go Reserves if you decide to leave Active Duty 👍
Hello Chief,
I’m currently in my late 30s, is it realistic to join the navy reserve at this point in my life? I have always wanted to serve with the navy. I work with a bunch of ret military guys, making six fig income...some support me going some say the military is a young mans game. I want to do 20 years with the navy reserve n earn a 2nd pension along with travel opportunities. I’ll be coming in as E3 due to my college credits out of boot camp. I understand I will be putting up with a lot of BS and be treated as if I was a child, I’m willing to deal with that. What is your input of a very late 30s individual joint the navy reserves?
Jay W, DO IT! You won’t put up with as much BS if going Reserves. Do you have an idea on what rating (job) interests you?
Laura Zorza I’ve been down the MEPS rodeo before, not much was offered at the times I’ve gone down. Was offered CM, BU, HM. (Slim pickings for reservists) I’ve notice. I kinda like CM rate with the whole Seabee community.... I cant pick a rate with a long A school. My background is in IT/telecommunication but I would like to learn a new trade... my main goals while servicing in the reserves are the travel opportunities, perform in funerals services, learn a new useful trade I can use at home.
Jay, billets for ratings are hit and miss in the Reserves. I have noticed a lot more Seabee ratings being offered. There are plenty of traveling opportunities available, just note it is rare to be permitted opportunities outside of the Seabee community if you go that route. Funeral detail is open to everyone ... I would pick BU in the Seabees, so I would have the training to do repairs and renovations in my home. They have one of the only A-School, 14-weeks.
Does the navy reserve help a green card holder become a us citizen?
Fominka Karline, general rule after 9-11 was you can apply after one year of service, but these rules change periodically. Here is more information from the USCIS website: www.uscis.gov/military/naturalization-through-military-service
Hi I’m interested of becoming a navy reserve, I’m a registered nurse in US. I’m still on permanent resident status. Will I become a us citizen right away after boothcamp? Or do I need a 1year honorable service?
@ramonbanzon, enlisted members (not Officers) go through boot camp and they become citizens at RTC providing you have all the required documents. There is no longer a 1-year wait 👍
Hi, I go to MEPS Monday and Tuesday 8/24-25. I have a good career at Audi as a mechanic. I have my paperwork in for reserves but I feel like I should go active. I have no wife, no kids and no debt but I'm 33. I feel like active would be more of my speed. Can I get your opinion on what I should do?
cylent23, I recommend Active Duty. FYI - You are protected under the USERRA law with your employer. The Recruiter will give you a letter for your employer stating you are reporting for military service. By law, you can return to your job within 5-years 👍
Thank you for your input! I appreciate it very much! :)
Now, is boot camp for active and reserve the same?
Yes, same boot camp and A-school. No difference 👍
@@LauraZorza Thank you! Also I appreciate the fast response, didn't even finish the video, and it's half past midnight EST haha
Is mobilization the same as active duty? Will you be on a ship? Is it the same experience?
@Josh Kidwell, mobilization is a term used in the Reserves of going from a Reserve status to Active Duty on orders generally for 6-12 months. When you hear, “I am being mobilized” that’s what it means ... you are being recalled to Active Duty. I hope that answers your question?
Occasionally, there are orders for a ship deployment, but it’s not common, very rare.
Over the years the most common orders I’ve seen are for GM and MA with SAMI and/or Crew Served Weapons Instructor NEC’s along with OS and CS ratings.
Although everyone’s experience is different, Reservist often fill billets and have unique opportunities. A prime example was for a period of time the Navy had a FET (Female Engagement Team) program. They were Reservist that trained out at Coronado, CA and went outside the wire in Afghanistan (among other locations) that conducted physical searches of women in different cultures. They were highly trained. I was training for the program, but my run time was not competitive; however, a close friend and fellow Chief went through the program, and kicked ass!
The beauty of the Reserves is you have more freedom so to speak to go on orders and select unique orders.
Many Reservist that I served with now have civilian jobs that they never dreamed of or would have been possible if not for the mobilizations they went on. It’s all about connections and taking advantage of opportunities, which many do not.
i want to join the reserve as a MA, i haven't talked to a recruiter yet (i gotta get my license back) as a MA do you think it would be possible to go on multiple deployments a year? if all stars align.
@xUSMC1775x, a mobilization is generally for 9-12 months. What many MA’s (and other Ratings) do is one set of orders, come back for their 30-days leave or whatever time they accumulate, then leave shortly thereafter on another set of orders.
@@LauraZorza ok my fault lol, thank you for your answer, i love your videos!
@xUSMC1775x, you may have been thinking about shorter orders, which are ADT. Many Sailors will go on ADT orders 30-45 days, often for C-Schools or other unit training multiple times per year 👍
@@LauraZorza awesome, thank you :) hopefully i can get a year long mobilization and then go again not to long after; if not i will deff go for ADT multiple times!
Wow things have changed a lot. Marine discipline in reserves has to be the same standards as active duty. In fact, I noticed active duty seemed more laxed. Wed be doing the work they'd be kicking back. They all wanted to get out and could tell you exactly how many days they had left. I can make the argument that reservist tried harder do to their limited training time. Most Marine reserve units you don't sit around and do nothing. I was in an amphibious assault unit. The word "Assault" even implies combat and intimidated folks outside the military. We had to be training on those tracks all the time including on LST ships conducting amphibian operations. And most Marine reserve units are combat oriented. Like Infantry, ANGLICO, Tanks, Ant-Tank, Amphibians. Most Marines I've known do one hitch and bail. Reserves or active duty. It don't matter. Playing with fire. The writing is on the wall for combat use not if but when. And once in reserves and they see how it is, they won't go active duty unless you're nuts!!! I never saw anyone in my unit go that route. Just asking for it.
As irony would have it. Where did I end up after getting out? At Blount Island Command in Jacksonville, Florida right down the street maybe one mile from our Amphibious Tracks reserve compound. The Marines opened up a facility there for their MPS program. And now I go shipboard for 5 years seeing the world making more dough at equivelant of officer rank GS-11 eating and drinking at the O club in Diego Garcia in the Indian Ocean and sleeping in BOQ in Sasebo. This is no shit! So I end up seeing more places than active military sees in career. We STAYED FORWARD DEPLOYED. Even went in and out of the Gulf 3 times 7 months in Al Jubail. Oh, we hauled military equipment, explosives, JP-5 fuel. Refrigerated MRE's, Navy lighterage like LCM-8 and powered or non powered causeways. Did exercises everywhere, drank more beer, checked out every watering hole in port. Collided in the Philippines In Manila Bay with another vesselI put a big hole on our side. Lost an anchor in Maug, ran away from Cyclones in the Indian Ocean and Typhoons in Guam. This story can go forever. We also hauled the NAVY SEALS to Philippines and Okinawa and fired up weapons with them on the helo pad of the MV Lummus. We also dealt with the Marines on operations and hauled them to the Gulf. 150 of them including reservist from a South Carolina TANK UNIT. This is no shit! Im out.
Amphib Aav, THANK YOU for your service! I noticed the same thing about the Marine Reserves as you mentioned. Squared away and all... much respect for the Marines 👍 That’s awesome where ended up... that’s something I would enjoy. Thank you for sharing ... be safe and take care ❤️
@@LauraZorza hey, I appreciate that you appreciated my story. I am glad to share. And I respect your service in military of 24 years. (I see you were in the Panama Canal. Been there many times) You seem like a cool lady and I'm sure you had a blast out there in the fleet. Glad to share with others that enjoy life as you do and take your share of risks and not scared. You done well. And thanks for helping others here.
Video all about gunners mate?
Will do 👍
I plan on going to college and joining the reserves .. do you know when I’ll be able to be eligible to have college tuition paid for ?
Nardjee, you need 36-months of Active Duty for 100% of the Post 911 GI Bill. Otherwise, you can use the Chapter 1606 Reserves GI Bill, which is currently $392 per month for full- time students. You still pay your tuition, books and living expenses. You must be on orders for 120-days or more to be eligible for Tuition Assistance (TA).
Laura Zorza what if I’m in the reserve for 36 month without getting deploy ?
Then you are only entitled to the Chapter 1606, which is the $392 per month if you go full-time.
Laura Zorza so would it be best to go active ? Or join the reserve then apply for college ? I still want to stay a civilian
Nardjee, if college is important than Active Duty is a good way to go. If you want to remain a civilian when not at drill, then Reserves is best. However, as a Reservist your school is not fully covered. Both Active Duty and Reserves have benefits. It all comes down to your ultimate goals and what you are willing to do in obtaining them.
Can you quit navy reserve?
tunde taiwo, technically, yes but there are consequences if you quit without fulfilling your contract.