I'm currently studying in UC Berkeley right now, but I really need some money for me to continue my study and living. I talked to a Navy officer last week, and he told me that if I join the Navy reserve, I will have 20,000 rewards, and 10,000 scholarship, plus I will work 2 days a month, and get 500 pay for that. The only thing I need to do is just to enter a 5-6 month's boot camp. After that I will only work 2 days a month. Also, he told me that Navy reserve never goes to war, unlike marine, af, army. I was really moved, could anyone tell me whether it is that good as he told me??
2007-10-21 15:55:31 · 14 answers · asked by tmitim 1 in Politics & Government ➔ Military
Oh......I feel so bad. What should I do? I already pass the test, and I signed for body check on next Tuesday. However, the thing is that I had a operation due to operation before, and when I filed the forms for physical check, the officer told me not to put anything about that operation. I'm thinking if I tell him that I suddenly feel bad, will I be able to get rid of the Navy?
2007-10-21 16:19:17 · update #1
Operation due to appendicitis
2007-10-21 16:19:55 · update #2
Yes. The reserves actually are to train part-time soldiers specifically for War.
As many issues as the military is having supplying troops, and extending tour dates, it would be more then expected to get shipped off to Iraq.
2007-10-21 16:21:04 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Ok so let me get this right. U wanna join the reserves get the money and sit back at home NOT. Dont join the Military we dont need nonhackers. I know plenty of Navy reservists that go to war just like the other services. So stay in school and stay away from the Navy .charlie foxtrot
2007-10-22 10:01:41 · answer #2 · answered by Devil Doc 5 · 2⤊ 1⤋
you may have made a very wise choice,i don't know how close to graduation you are, but if you had at least a bs or ba, you would be sent to florida for officers schools for six months,then graduate as a ensign,you would have to serve at least six years in the navy, but the navy having the largest budget,also has the largest pick of mos job selections,after you spent your time in the navy, regardless if you stayed in or not, your professional resume, would capture lots of attention as many corporations wants to hire former officers into executive manager positions.bye the wy,my now 28 year old daughter is a lt. commander stationed in hawaii, after she graduated from washington state univ. and is a practicing psychologist as the navy sent her to school tp pick up her masters and phd.
2007-10-22 17:35:06 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
If you join the military, YES, you CAN be called to war. You don't get a job and then don't expect to work it. It's not free money my friend.
You have to be careful. I'd love to say all recruiters are looking out for what's best for you, but they have quotas to fill. My recruiter (Navy) told me I HAD a job I wanted (and would get lots of $$ as a sign on bonus) and then after I was in, told me sorry, I no longer qualified for that job.
Do your homework, and if you really need money that badly and you don't want to go to war, get a loan, don't enlist.
2007-10-21 22:59:53 · answer #4 · answered by Miss Informed 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Funny, I am in the Naval Reserve and I got mobilized in 2005. At last month's drill, they were asking for volunteers for a coming spring deployment. If they do not get enough volunteers, they will begin mob orders.
I have no idea where "Edge Caliber" got the number of 40,000 retired soldiers being sent to Iraq. IRR is not retired.
2007-10-21 23:58:40 · answer #5 · answered by wichitaor1 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Somebody lied to you, many, many times.
I can't speak for Navy benefits, but all reserve forces are called to Active Duty for periods of time to serve.
You will not be making $500 for two days of work...it'll be less than half of that. Google "Military pay charts", you will be able to find pay rates for all the ranks, and it's the same no matter which branch you are serving in.
2007-10-21 23:04:28 · answer #6 · answered by vbplr_12 3 · 1⤊ 1⤋
So you're one of those "I just joined for the bonus and college money" variety of patriots eh?
If you are serious about joining and not making a free buck off the tax payers, look into the ROTC program.
If you just need the money go get a job or a grant or sell your plasma, or spleen, or kidney or something, the military already has more then enough "I just joined for the bonus and college money" types already.
2007-10-21 23:38:20 · answer #7 · answered by dee dee dee (mencia) 3 · 1⤊ 1⤋
I was actually wondering the same thing. My ex-husband joined the Navy reserves and they are sending him somewhere from November to Feburary but he won't tell me where.
2007-10-21 23:39:15 · answer #8 · answered by Angela J 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There are 5,805 Navy Reservists who have been mobilized as of 10 AM last Thursday. So, you may have misunderstood what he said to you or he flat-out lied.
2007-10-21 23:03:58 · answer #9 · answered by desertviking_00 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
reserves are usually shipped out first since their courses are shorter...I am not sure about the Navy but I would not trust whatever the recuiter told you. 40000 retired soldiers have been called to duty for Iraq.
2007-10-21 23:00:54 · answer #10 · answered by Edge Caliber 6 · 1⤊ 2⤋