is the reserve or being active better in the army?

Question

im going to join the army when i graduate and am thinking about college, i am wanting to be part of the milatary police

Answer 1

A point for the forum - the reserve component (talking only Army) in the USA are made up of both the US Army Reserve and the Army National Guard. It is common to use the lower case word "reserve" when talking about both and to use the capitalized "Reserve" when talking about the Army Reserve.

If you are seriously looking at college then please go see a National Guard recruiter and see what they have to offer. Many States kick in extra money for college. I went USAR when I first enlisted and missed out on a lot of money for school.

Be advised that MPs can spend a lot of time deployed. That is not necessarily a bad thing, many of us have enjoyed our deployments, just know that going in that MPs are in high demand. In my state the MPs did a rotation in Bosnia then Iraq/Afghanistan, and could very well go back again in '07 or '08.

Some mention has been made of training levels. As I mentioned above, many MPs have done several deployments plus time in natural disasters such as Hurricane Katrina. Prior to deployment such units will go through many weeks, if not months of intense training before being certified by active duty personnel as fit to fight. I have no problem in being in a foxhole, or riding in a Hummer with those guys, been there, done that. One last thing, you may find that many of the National Guard MPs are also policemen. They aren't just some 19 year olds with M9s.

Answer 2

If you join the Reserves or National Guard, you will be free to go to college. If you join the Army as Active Duty, you will most likely be too busy working to go to school full time.

One idea is to join the Reserves or National Guard (either one) and go to school. After you have obtained your degree you can go active duty from there. There is even an agreement with the National Guard (I'm not sure about Reserves) that will keep you at your rank when you make the change over. Used to be you would have to take a demotion. This route will also give you time to decide if active duty is right for you. Most people know if they are cut out for it by the end of AIT.

Answer 3

Joining the National Guard for 6 years, I think, will get you free college (up to a certain amount). If you're willing to commit to the Army (going active enlists you for 8 years), it's a great investment. The Guard has a college in one of the southwestern states (I think it's AZ) where you can be trained to do a lot of things.

Go to the website I listed below...1800goguard.com will get you to the main National Guard website.

If you are in the Nat'l Guard, you cannot be deployed for your first 2 years of service (unless you volunteer). You will probably go to a 6 week training course for your profession in the first couple months after enlistment.

If you are unsure about committing for a minimum of 3 years, you can do a 1 year enlistment with the Guard. You will not be deployed (unless you volunteer or there is a national emergency), you can receive the training of your choice, and decide whether the Army is for you. If you like it, you can do a promotion enlistment (one of the ones that gets you tuition money), go to college, be an MP or whatever you choose, and already know that's what you want to do.

Contact your local Nat'l Guard Recruiter for more information. Be sure to do a lot of research, and bring up the 1 year enlistment opportunity.

HOOAH!

Answer 4

If you're interested within the army as a profession, cross forward and become a member of the Army. The Army reserves isn't complete time and you continue to want a few location to reside and a role until you're nonetheless dwelling at residence. The army could be a well option if you don't plan to wait tuition. I didn't have the cash for tuition in the course of my generation and tuition loans weren't to be had, so I joined the U. S. Navy at age 18. I was once decided on for plenty of colleges, adding Instructor university and was once equipped to increase very speedily. I loved the army existence and stayed for a profession of twenty-two years. Then I retired and began a moment profession and now reside very conveniently. The army isn't for each person, so seem at your entire choices. Being a lady isn't a drawback however seem at what subject you maybe focused on and examine to look in the event that they present whatever you might experience doing. Best of good fortune along with your resolution

Answer 5

well playing army (reserves) isn't what it use to be. You can now be used to protect the us borders or be deployed for two years in Iraq. The reserves does pay for your schooling while in the reserves. You can also go reserves and if your unit does not get activated, you can go active in six months if you decide to. You can also get a little college first and then go reserves or active duty and the college will allow you to have more rank when you go to basic. You need to decide if you want to go officer or NCO and below. You can go green to gold to. Which is start out as enlisted and then become an officer later. You can go ROTC at a college, but you will have to give a certain amount of time to the army.

Answer 6

Keep in Mind Military Police is not what you think it is. It is not a form of play cop like the police do. Yes, some positions you stand in uniform at an entry gate to a base and check IDs but when you get deployed to Iraq you are in the front line sniffing out the bombs and the insergents. Many Military Police with the Army die in attacks. Know all the facts before you decide.

The best way to go is College first with Army ROTC. The ROTC will help you pay your way through college if you are a good student. You start as an officer when you graduate. As I used to tell my son, "Why start out at the bottom when you can start near the top?" It paid off for him. He is just making Captain after about 5 years in. He has 8 yrs to serve. His pay is double other soldiers. He has lots of responsibility but being an officer pays off.

If you are not a good student, then try the National Guard. But they will make you take classes and keep your grades up too. Remember the National Guard gets deployed as often as regular Army. But the regular Army is better trained (recent and up to date), and has everything needed at their finger tips the Guard does not. My son says he is glad he went Army not Guard and he has reasons that are valid.
Check each out well before you get involved. Recruiters will tell you anything to get you to sign the dotted line. Talk to soldiers first.

Answer 7

You won't be in the reserves, you would be in the National Guard!

Finish college and then decide what you want to do! If you are serious about the military take ROTC or get into a needed field. The next step from an MP is the JAG, where you are an attorney! That is a lot better than being a platoon leader in Iraq where the Sgts know 3 times more than you do!

If you really want a military career, go for West Point!

Why be in the guard? You go take your training, are active for 6 months and train once a month and 2 weeks a year! I would not want to go to a place like Iraq with the minimal training the guard gets! Though a good second tier, they should not be in active combat! I would not want one in a foxhole with me, and I am not trying to be disrespectful! You are only as good as your weakest link, and I am not putting my life in the hands of someone who goes to camp at Ft Drum 2 weeks a year!

Answer 8

Try the reserves and get some money for college then you can enlist full time later.

Cheers and blessings

Answer 9

I think you had better do your homework re; joining the us military. First find out about depleted uranium. Then decide weather or not you mind killing innocent women and children

Answer 10

no