I want to join the military (not marines) what are all my options, I need to know difference btween rsrv &actv

Question

between reserves and active duty. Who is accepting reserves and who is accepting active (besides marines)

Answer 1

Coast Guard and Air Force have the highest intelligence requirements.

Navy, Army and Marines have the lowest and I think I have them in the right order although the Army might be lower than the Marines.

Not to say there aren't smart people in each service but you do the math and think about who you want to work with.

All the benefits are the same, but not all of the cons are the same and packing sand isn't on my list of things that sound like fun. God bless the men and women that are willing to.

Answer 2

First things first, the reserves you go to a local training center for 1 weekend every month. One time a year you will go for a 2 weeks of training. This 2 week period can be at your local reserve center, at a base in the states, or even an overseas mission.

Active duty means that you go full time to a base anywhere in the world. You will usually get a preference as to where you would like to go but they may not neccessarily send you there- depending on their need. So a likely situation could be that you say that you want to go to the East Coast. Of course the East Coast could mean anything from Maine to Florida...it's usually not going to be specific.

All of the braches accept both active and reserve.

There are 2 different types of reserves. There is the regular reserve, which means you are completely affiliated with the particular branch that you are a part of and you receive only federal funding. Most states also have a National Guard. To make a long story short, the National Guard is attached not only to the federal government but to your particular state as well. The Marine Corps and the Navy are not affiliated with the National Guard that I know of.

What this means to you is that you receive ALL of the benefits of of the federal government PLUS the state benefits as well. You would get the full GI Bill from the Federal government plus state money as well. The state usually offers bonuses on top of the federal. In my state, Pennsylvania, the Army National Guard and The Air National Guard pay more than twice the amount towards college that the Air Force Reserve and the Army Reserve pay.

Here's my suggestion to you. By all means join a Reserve or National Guard. If you decide that you like it, you can GO ACTIVE DUTY AT ANY TIME. They will be more than glad to take you. If you go active duty first, YOU DO NOT HAVE THE OPTION TO SWITCH TO RESERVE DUTY if you don't like it. You will never regret this decision. Also, I strongly suggest the National Guard over the Reserve for the reasons mentioned above. You will have to see what your particular state offers as far as benefits versus the federal...chances are very good that your state National Guard will give you more.

Also, if you're not someone who's into the Marines, I would suggest going into either the Naval Reserve or the Air Guard. I don't suggest the Army because if you're not one to be into what Marines do, chances are that you'll not like the Army as well. If you don't like being on boats for long periods of time (in case you get deployed) don't join the Navy.

The Air Guard is probably the best bet for 90% of people out there...you get treated better than any of them.

Answer 3

Well I am in the Army branch, and I have never regreted it.... I suggest you research to find out what kind of jobs you would enjoy doing and determine from that... Like in the army there is Military intellgence, Military Police, Infintry.... ETC... As a side note I know the Air Force and the Marines enforce a test to determine which job you would do...
The Reserves is where one weekend every month and 2 weeks at the end of the year you train, and you will be active when the need you. Active is where you are on the job 24/7 BUT the are alot more benifts and Money on the Active side...

Hope this Helps
Jon

Answer 4

I think all the branchs accept reserves and active duty. Reserves means you do about 2 weeks a year and I think 1 weekend a month. It's kind of like being in the military part time, however you can be called into active duty if they need you. Active duty is being in the military full time.

Answer 5

Research would be your best bet. In the active service you can pick how many years you want 2, 3, 4 or 6 years.
My son was an Army Ranger , quit college to go infantry for the work ethic , went on to Ranger school and loved it.
Personally I enjoyed the Navy , the various ports of call, set work hours and loved the ocean.
Listen to some recruiters, go to the websites and find something you feel comfortable with job wise and see which branch of the service offers it.
Good Luck

Answer 6

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Answer 7

I don't know the answer to your question per se, but I'm thinking that just about anybody will take you at the moment. I would STRONGLY recommend that you hold out for a recruitment or signing bonus. Most recruiters are giving away the farm and still not meeting their quotas. Signing up now will likely get you surged into Iraq so you may as well take everything you can get before you autograph.

Answer 8

I'm retired Navy, so I'm a little biased. But all branches have something to offer, and they each have different programs. You should go to your local recruiting offices and check out all thier programs.

Answer 9

Navy
Coast Guard
Air Force
Army
National Guard

Good luck in Iraq!

Answer 10

Army!