What is Full Time Support (FTS) also known as TAR| Navy Transition Coach
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- I've gotten this question alot since the creator the channel and after doing some research it makes a lot more sense as to what FTS is. I hope this video helps you to understand a few things.
what is full time support Navy
TAR (FTS) receive 100% of the same benefits as Active Duty, including immediate retirement pay / benefits after 20-years of service. The main difference is they train SELRES and (with a few exceptions) work at a Reserve command.
What’s the few exceptions
@@theyluvcj777 It will depend on the rating. Example: If you are a TAR (FTS) BM, DC, EM = more time on a ship than other TAR (FTS) ratings, so orders to an LHA, LHD, DDG, or CG.
Shore duty exceptions (that are not a Reserve command) are RTC as an RDC, Instructor at A or C school, Training Teams, MEPS, Detailer, ECM, and Recruiting.
@@LauraZorza Hello, I recently talked with a recruiter and he told me that TAR(FTS) gets paid the same as reserves if not attached to an active billet. Is this correct?
@@David-xg5ho incorrect ... a TAR(FTS) receives 100% of the same benefits as an Active Duty member. Active Duty pay, BAH, BAS, Tricare Prime, 30-days of leave, immediate retirement after 20-years of service, etc.
A TAR(FTS) fills a TAR(FTS) billet, not an Active Duty billet. The Recruiter is probably thinking of a SELRES Reservist. Not the same thing. Is the Recruiter Active Duty?
FYI - If anyone enlists and ships to boot camp between now and next month (December) with a TAR(FTS) contract = $25,000 shipping bonus 👍
All of the FTS folks act as though they are strictly active duty. They never talk about or act like they train Reservist, specifically those on a ship.
Currently active, thinking about going TAR but haven’t been able to get enough of my questions answered to learn what I need to know to make a confident decision.
Looking into joinng the reserves and didn't know this was a thing too. Thanks!
Yep! It's a great option.
Just cross rated from CS (culinary specialist) and submitted my package for PS! It got approved can’t wait 😭😭 I got so lucky.
Amazing!
When I was on active duty I did 2.5 year on the USS Detroit AOE4, and as a reserve sailor I spent 1 year on the USS Lang, FF , 3 years on the USS Racine LST 1191, and 2 year at ACU 5.
That's cool.
Great content and great Job 👍 👌. Need more of your sermons on current culture of fellow brothers and sisters in the reserves
This is good info. I'm considering doing FTS after my contract is up. I thought it was more of a shore based training for the reservists. If I can still go on a ship I might as well stay active duty.
@Kamal M, depends on the rating … example: If you’re a BM, DC, EM = more time on a ship than most other TAR (FTS) ratings.
@@LauraZorza i was just looking at some of your videos! Glad to see you're still active.
I'm an ET so I wouldn't be surprised if I went back. After looking at the milpersman, I'd still follow my current sea/shore rotation. I guess it would also depend on what's actually available at the time.
@@Tavak86 yes, same sea/shore rotation ... some shipboard time and CRS units 👍
Look into air national guard
@@Tavak86 hi! I was considering joining the reserves as an ET and couldn't find anyone to explain the rate on the reserve side. Do you like your rate? How was the schooling? if you don't mind can you please explain? I would really appreciate it!
ABE2 here , Just submitted my package to convert From ABE2 to PR/ FTS … Wish me luck
Best of luck 👍🏽
I just swore in as a AW/FTS yesterday... Not really happy of wanting to be in the reserves but hoping i stay out on sea or ships most of the time than behind a desk
I'd say it's a 50/50 opportunity. Some folks want shore duty as FTS but get sea 🤷🏾♀️. Just Make your request known.
How do I enlist as a fts sailor ?
Send me an email and I'll help from there pettyofficerpope@gmail.com
I just emailed you .
I joined the navy reserves i dont go to basic till November i told my recruiter i want to go active and was told they're going to put me in tar..but i want active duty do i have to go to tar because I dont think thats what i want to do
I'm a civilian looking to join the Navy but I don't know which route to take. I want to be a hospital corpsman so I was wondering if that would be possible as a TAR (FTS) reservist?
Yes it is!
Awesome thank you!
That's me. My determination is to sailor 200%. And become a FTS Sailor...Teach fellow brothers and sisters, and stay if I can 30yrs....
Hello, I’m in the process of joining the navy as a single mom of a 5 year old. I don’t want to be reserves, however I want to be in my child’s life as much as possible. Had a few people tell me TAR would be the best option as a single mom. Is this true and would TAR be the best option.
Active Duty watching for info❤️
Welcome. Let me know any specific questions you may have.
A Marine vet that's been out for a while gathering information about possibly trying rejoining the military.
Did you get all that you needed
Currently waiting on my pkg to be re-approved for TAR as a PS. Currently a SELRES CS, I highly advise any personnel without a secret clearance to get it BEFORE pkg submission, because chances are it will be requested before it gets approved. My pkg got conditionally approved upon completion of investigation…didn’t get cleared in time(30 days), so it expired and here Iam re-submitting.
Wow! Good to know.
Hi soon to become a PS TAR here after bootcamp can i still transfer into the reserves before bootcamp or after bootcamp ?
@@marielcatipay5385 you will need to complete your contract before changing to a SELRES (Reservist) or submit a DAR form to the Recruiter if you want to become a Reservist and not follow through with your TAR contract.
Im 7 months late, but I'm (civilian) considering joining the Navy for TAR as a PS, any advice or knowledge about the position? I mainly want to know if this rate typically gets moved a lot or stay put.
@@mandisamurray5536I’m a PS , it’s the best Rate ⚓️ in the Navy !! ❤
I'm currently in the submarine force as an STS3, and I separate from AD in a couple of months. I thought about FTS for a while, but they seem to be very busy and I plan on giving college another shot when I get out, so I need my civilian time. I don't think the busy life of an FTS is for me. I'm considering the reserve component, though. I still need to talk to a recruiter about my rate options. I'd like to try out LS or YN.
Let me know how it goes.
@Andrey Dikit, if you affiliate with the Reserves by August = $20,000 bonus for a 3-year enlistment 👍
Laura is right, 20k right now. Plus if you have a rating bonus, that applies too.
I’m a FTS/TAR YN and tbh, it’s pretty great. I have a great command though so your experience may vary. We had drill weekend this weekend and it was busy af. But now I’m off on Monday. My regular working hours are 9-4, the workday and schedule is really flexible. I’m leaving at noon on Tuesday to take my kid to a doctors appointment and then to the zoo. You do get a say where you’ll go for the most part.
I just wanted to provide an clarification. You said something along the lines of “it’s essentially taking someone who is a reservist and putting them on active duty to train the reservists.”
TAR isn’t Reserves or Active Duty. It’s a third entity that focus on supporting the reserves, but can also support other TAR and Active duty sailors.
I am currently active duty transitioning into TAR. You also don’t have to be at the end of your AD contract to put in a package for TAR, just need to complete 24 months at your current command.
Also, each TAR rate is different. You can look at the community health slides for the sea/shore flow. Most are 36 month orders though 🤍
Thank you
8:26 I’m a civilian and I’m planning on trying to join the navy but idk if I should join as an active duty sailor or as a reservist, my whole life I’ve always seen myself going as a reservist but I just wanna be sure of all my options before I make a final decision, P.S. I had absolutely no idea that you were a engineman in the navy until I really started to soak up a lot of your videos, it’s a great coincidence because I was thinking about trying to possibly look into and maybe choose that rate but I just overall need more information about it and the navy as a whole, I’ve been thinking about reaching out to you for a lot these military questions that I be having in my head but I’ve never really fell through with it because I always be feeling like I’ll more than likely not get a response but I do have your email so maybe I could try to work something out idk but thanks for all the videos and helpful information so far, it really helps and I’ve learned a lot 👍👍👍👍👍
I respond faster to comments than emails. Lol I always tell people who have more freedom to go active but to those with families or at home responsibilities to go Reserves. Engineman is ok if you like mechanics. Personally I'm not a fan of mechanics. I realized that as I grew up. Lol
It’s a regular active duty 20 year requirement
That's right!
Iam a 13yr Navy Veteran returning to the Reserve Command. I desire and my determination is to be FTS....
This Navy Transition Coach youtube video of What Is Full Time Support (FTS) also known as TAR is highly informative in a beneficially clarifying way. I admit that I am a prior active duty navy veteran civilian who luckily found out through my navy reserve recruiter that this TAR program could be available for what I am in the process of aiming towards. Still regardless if I am ever a part of TAR I find this video to be very helpful especially with the implication to be ready and available to go either to shore andor sea duty if selected. Luckily I am in the position to be available for either scenario if the opportunity presented itself, it was also interesting to find out that there are navy reserve based TAR sailors in Japan in addition to being stationed in the states. I actually enjoy residing in the area of Virginia that I am residing in right now, still knowing ahead of time what to keep my eyes open for metaphorically enhances the informative angle of this video. Obviously, I am happy that this TAR (Full Time Support) video is currently available for accessing/viewing for both present and future reference.
Thanks for the recaps
I’m FTS and I’m going in the navy as a Botswains maté because I scored a 30 on the ASVAB
Did you go to bootcamp yet?
@@NavyTransitionCoach no they canceled my contract and my shipping day because of my shellfish allergy I’m disqualified
@@Tory91802 OH no. Sorry to hear that! Joining the military is definitely a ton of rope to jump and not as easy as people think. I pray your purpose will be revealed to you and you thrive in ll the things you do.
@@NavyTransitionCoach yeah the navy told me to try with the army and the army approved my medical waiver so I’m gonna be going to enlist and receive my shipping day at meps on Monday and Tuesday
@@Tory91802 That's really great!!!!!!
Can you enlist directly into TAR as a non-prior?
Yes
Left active in June as ABE2 and just joined the reserves as a YN2. In one of your videos you mentioned that some NRCs may be undermanned. Are there typically any open spots to do FTS/TAR at your NRC?
Possibly. You'll do better to ask your detailer. I've mainly hear TAR sailors are needs if the Navy and can literally go anywhere. Sea or shore.
I'm trying to do DC in the reserves but a bunch of the guys on the reddit are saying they only really see DCs on FTS/TAR orders. my recruiters said They'd try to get me DC but to have a list of other rates.
No matter what rate you choose in the Reserves... you likely.won't be doing it that much.
Thanks 😊
Am i available to do TAR after i graduate from A school?
No. When you talk to a recruiter you choose, Active/FTS/Reserves. If you already signed a contract you have to wait until your initial contract is complete.
@@NavyTransitionCoach oh i see, am i able to request to transition to it?
Unless you signed your contract as a reservist, you have a lot more flexibility.
I just went and checked out the FTS program today and I plan on being a BM. Do you think it would be okay to join straight into FTS? Do you think it would be better to do one or the other first? I go to MEPS Monday….
I hope you went FTS
I’m wanting to go reserves but just learned about FTS. How long do you have to wait to qualify for the VA as a FTS since you get the full active duty benefits
It's all the same between FTS, ACTIVE, RESERVES.
@Tanai Grant, you won’t use the VA if a TAR (FTS), since you will have Tricare Prime.
So as FTS, you don't get to pick orders like active duty does?
No. You are essentially needs of the Navy. You go where there is a need as opposed to just where your rate is available. It's Not an Active Component Billet.
I signed my contract for partime reserves
There was no FTS/TAR available
They said that I can request this during A school if I wanted too change.
Is this true ?
Can we do FTS from a submarine rating? Currently ETV2
Yes
I’m considering getting out after this contract but I’m open to going FTS. I’m an LS and would like to know what it’s like. Also do FTS sailors go on normal deployments like active duty?
Active Duty and FTS has essentially the same work expectations. In my opinion there is no real difference BUT the fact that FTS has LESS choices of where they go.
Fts dont deploy
Can I have a full time civilian job while on TAR?
Have you ever met a FTS/TAR OS or is there not a such thing?
No, I don't think OS are FTS. I could be wrong though.
What do you mean at sea ? Like deployed, don’t come back home until 9 months plus later ?
Yes
If your not overseas you get BAH right? That’s were my recruiter confused me
If you qualify for a housing allowance you will receive it. The difference is you don't always see the deposit in your account. In the US if you are staying out in town, you receive the BAH (Allowance). If you are staying in military housing anywhere in the world, you DO NOT see the money. It goes straight to the housing office. Overseas you have a max amout to spend. You find a place in the budget, and the money is then sent to the landlord. You do get additional for utilities which does come direct to you. This is for Japan atleast.
So is it better just to go active duty ?
Cause im stuck with what I want to do
Honestly, I would say yes because you get more opportunities.
@@NavyTransitionCoach its just the deployment to another country for a couple months not a big fan of it :/
@Sam G Your will vary by your rate by when you're on sea duty, you will do everything the same as us active folks. 3 to 6 section duty, deployments, etc. When it's time to choose your orders after your initial training, the previously mentioned opportunities will be limited because most billets are for active duty.
dose the naval reserves still have tar ships?
No, just TAR sailors. These sailors can go anywhere.
Does the navy reserve also leads to opportunities for gs positions like the air force reserve and army reserve
No, you could later transition over.
It absolutely can. That security clearance alone would be worth joining.
Do I request fts with my recruiter or when I get to MEPS?
You tell your recruiter your goals but MEPS will be the final say. So yes, definitely tell MEPS you want FTS.
I’m an fts cal tech and my wife is fts corpsman. We’re trying to figure out the collocation thing. We’re in a schools. She’s going to virginia I’m going to New Orleans. No one knows how fts colocation works because it’s different than active. Do you know anything?
We are both shore duty
Sorry I'm not sure
How long do i have wait to start the transfer back active duty its my only route to try to get back to active duty
Great question! Are you a reservist?
@@NavyTransitionCoachI’m currently a reservist. I would like to know the same. If I’m FTS, will I be able to go AC?
@@characteristicallyauthentic Yes! you will fill out CWAY with your CCC. Just tell them you want Active Duty not FTS.
@@NavyTransitionCoach awesome, thank you!
No your not FTS go to shore longer and sea last! I’m FTS 4 year shore 3 year sea and I’m a BM
That's not the standard for many.
How long can a reservist deployment be if you volunteer to go active for a time? And how long is it on TAR?
Length of the deployment is going to be dependent on the command that you’re assigned to. There’s reserve deployments that go for 10 days or 1 year.
@@zacharyasbury2725 But if you volunteer can you typically choose assignment and thus the length?
Yes if you volunteer you can choose your assignment. It's based on availability. You'll check Zipserve. These are typically 1 year orders.
Is the MA rate under FTS?
@Clifford Gordon, no, MA is not a TAR (FTS) rating.
LS