What portion of the process are you in? Friendly advice here, If you're not in shape, get in shape, remember that shit is all mind games "denny boy". DO NOT complain to other recruits or talk about quitting! they will rat your ass to the TO's and you will be weeded out swiftly. Be honest but don't incriminate yourself if you catch my drift.
I am in the National Guard but the same goes for the reserves here in Florida you can double dip in pay if your law enforcement and a reservist or guardsmen
I know guys that were in the Marines, that served on active duty and when they went reserves, got deployed to war or places like Africa. Some deployed more in reserves than while on active duty. I know a former Navy guy that was never on a Navy ship on active duty nor deploed outside the U.S.. When he joined reserves, he went on annual training to Gitmo and Rota Spain and got to go on ships while in. reserves. You would be surprised. Its like some Marines never get sea time. Never go on ships. Or very little sea time. Others do plenty of sea time. I did plenty of amphibian ops at sea in Marine reserves on Navy LST off of Jacksonville beach and camp Legeune, St. Johns river.
And the lady was straight up about reserves. Irs a lot harder in the fact that you have to balance your life. Job, college, navy mode. You have to maintain standards. Good job
*** The Reserve GI Bill is the Chapter 1606... at this time it is only $392 per month for a full-time student. I say “only,” because you still pay for your tuition, books, living expenses, etc. I do NOT recommend using this Chapter if you intend on doing Active Duty time. A Reservist is entitled to the Post 911 GI Bill by doing Active Duty time. For a Reservist to be 100% invested in the Post 911, they must have 36-months of Active Duty time (same as Active Duty members). NOTE: Your boot camp & A/C School active time does not count until you have accumulated 24-months of “other” active duty time. So, if a Reservist was mobilized on orders totaling 24-months (or more), then the time spent serving in boot camp and A/C Schools would be added to the 24-months.
This is very helpful. I did 4 years active duty in the marines and just made the switch into the navy to be a corpsman. The problem is that as prior service I only had the option to do navy reserves. However I’m happy you have the option to work more days than just the 2 days a month. I’m already in and everything. Just waiting to start my first drill weekend
I found your channel by chance dude and I am hooked!!, you deserves way more subs dude!!. I must say that Never loose the fire and the desire on making great videos dude.. Hoooorah!! 🙌🙌👏
FTS is an active status like a regular sailor, they just have a "R" after USN and there orders rotate them to different reserve units not normally regular navy units. Reserve sailors when activated or mobilized are on active duty but are not classified as "FTS"
FTS (now TAR) can and do rotate to active duty commands. Going to a ship is not off the table. Though FTS/TAR do have their own quotas for advancement and available rates (jobs).
Austin, FTS directly support reservists. They ARE active duty sailors. I am actually a reserve MA2 on ADSW orders right now with my NOSC. There are a LOT of opportunities for reservists right now in Funeral Honors to aquire active duty days. Here's to hoping you do a video on the NAVY RESERVE funeral honors program.
Post 911 commonly known as Chapter 33. For reservist the percentage pay out is based on how many months you have been mobilized. this is only if have never been on active duty/ not to be confused with being activated or mobilized...
hey there, dunno if this will take off but i used to be active for 8 years as an OS. Im now a reservist IT, also working in the IT world. Network engineering. IF anyone has questions i can also be of service too. Great video, only thing that ill add to being a reservist is depending on company it might be cheaper for medical/dental. I was using tricare but my company now offers a more flexible medical and so i pay about 80-100 dollars less than a reservist using tricare. still good benefits.
Hey Brennan, I have a violent felony record that involves a firearm. I want to go into the tech field, would I be able to get a security clearance? This incident happened back in 2008 so it’s been a long time. First and only time this happened. Advice? Thanks in advance
I ship out in 10 days. I will be a Logistics Specialist and that rate is FTS which is a pro with being around a reserve line but getting paid Active and whilst being Active with Active personnel around. My contract states "I am enlisting/reelisting in the United States NAVAL RESERVE this date for 8 years and 0 weeks beginning in pay grade E-3 of which 0 years and 0 weeks is considered an Active Duty Obligation, and 8 years and 0 weeks will be served in Reserve Component of the Service in which I have enlisted. If this is an enlistment, I must serve total of (8) years, unless I am sooner discharged or otherwise extended by the appropriate authority." April 1st here I come
@@amandacarruthers2631 Thank you!! I am excited that's for sure and curious what my life has in store for me. Greatness awaits especially with Christ with me!
Some incorrect information in this video. As others have noted, FTS (now TAR) are not reservist sailors. They are active duty but within a different program. They are (typically) assigned to reserve centers but can also be assigned to active duty commands (and ships). They are active duty (and receive all the benefits) and must complete a 4 year contract (at least). They have their own quotas for advancement and available rates (jobs). In regards to education benefits, you only are eligible for the reserve GI bill. If you deploy or complete active duty orders that will count towards POST 9/11 gi bill (A school/boot camp doesn't count till you have 24 months of qualifying time). Also, you are not eligible for tuition assistance (there's ways but it's a lot of hoops). The cross assign information just recently changed. You will be expected to travel to that command at LEAST quarterly, if not monthly. You only get 48 drill periods (12 drill weekends) but can be given extra depending on the command. You can complete other type of orders however, such as ADT, ADOS, mobilizations, and AT.
You need a reservist who is an AW flying with a VR outfit to talk about being able to fly all over the world as an aircrewman. You can actually get on orders far more than just the minimum and fly all over the world.
Thanks for doing this video. I’m going to share this with my students who ask a lot about college and the expense of it. This could be an option for them.
tricare reserve is (in my opinion) Great benefit of being a reserve. Super discounted health care. However, If you work work for the goverment on civilan side. They force you to use FEHB or State insurance first.
Great information, thank you! I have no kids currently live with my parents still, and I’m 20 working at a retail job. Looking to start college soon too. Also how long do I have to be in reserves before I can go full time active duty?
Not that clean of a transition. It depends on rate (job), year group and what they're looking for at the time. If you want to actually be active, your best bet is to go straight active. As a reservist you can do a year here and there and there are opportunities to do a couple years on orders but you would not be full active duty.
I'm a college student in my second year, I was thinking bout taking a year off and joining the reserves for assistance and then going back to school after the year is over. Do you think this is a good idea?
Antonio Santoni, if using the Reserve GI Bill (Chapter 1606) it is currently $392 per month for a full-time student. I do not recommend using the Chapter 1606!
julian aguero, because you receive 36-months total and if you plan on doing any Active time it’s better to wait. If you use say 24-months of the Reserve Chapter 1606 ($392 per month), then receive orders for a year on Active Duty, you have 12-months remaining. After your 12-months Active orders you are eligible for 60% of the Post 911 GI Bill, but will have only 12-months (or whatever remaining unused time of the Chapter 1606) to utilize. Having even 60% of the Post 911 would be 60% of your tuition paid for, 60% of BAH and a book stipend verses the $392 a month (you still pay 100% tuition, books and living expenses using the Chapter 1606).
So, while you're in active duty or reserves you get free college for both for the entire time of being in? And then if you do your 6 years you get the 12 months?
@Edward Kozderka, no, you can apply for Tuition Assistance (TA) while on Active Duty, but it’s not guaranteed, and the amount you can currently use annually is $4,500. Reservist are only able to apply for TA if on Active Duty orders after 120-days and they must remain on orders for the duration of the class(es). The GI Bill is 36-months regardless if Active Duty, FTS or Reserves.
I have an old guy he was in ww2 he's a great guy would you get some buddy's and come up here and see him he from the navy too please come to us we live in a oldfolks home I am 47 he's 94 or 95 please come here and see us I have MS Iam in an electrick wheelchair thank you sir thanks for serving our country
I need advise here. I’m 23 year old graduated as licensed practical nurse. I’m currently single and have no kids. Which is better active duty or reservist?
RockyDonaire, it depends on if you have a career in place on the civilian side and if you want to remain at your job. I always recommend going Active Duty and after one contract you can always go Reserves 👍
Laura Zorza yeah when I went to meps I got offer LS and few other and I was told that LS is a good rate and I choice reserve thou as LS. I want to stick at least 20 years since it the best way to go right?
Matt, it is Coastal Riverine, which provides port and harbor security along with offshore protection for maritime infrastructure and ships within coastal waterways. MA, GM, EN, BM among other rates are generally attached to the units. These units were previously known as Inshore Boat Units.
How about FTS that's what I'm going to be doing in the navy, recruiter or something with the system messed up what I was supposed to be in so rn I'm waiting to be switched to FTS from regular reserve, arent they active and get deployed and shit and paid the same and all benefits and also get same benefits but also work with training reservists
Derek Edwards, FTS are technically Reserves, but they serve their entire contract as Active. I have a video on FTS and yes, FTS receive everything the same as Active Duty (pay, medical, tuition assistance, retirement, etc.)
How does this Reserves vs. Active compare to the other branches’ Reserves and Actives? Is it similar in that you go at least twice a month, do drill/other work, etc.? Thanks!!!
@@AustenAlexander Reserves deployments are easy and you can volunteer for them. I am a reservist and I have only been to 2 drill weekends since i joined in 2016. I have deployed ever since and am on my 5th mobilization and just volunteered and and got accepted my 6th one 2 months after I get back.
Does it make sense for me to join reserves for 4 years while in college like I can afford to go to collage but I just want to be part of the military it’s been a dream of mine sense I was a child and I also don’t want to be in the military for more than 4 years
Go Reserves and deploy twice for 12 months. Then use your Post 9/11 G.I. Bill to go to school. If you don't like it, finish your contract out and continue with life.
Hi As a reservist in the Airforce (a weekend per month & 2 weeks in the summer, does one get SCRA benefits like Amex Platinum credit card annual fee waiver? And do I get to choose which one weekend in a month and two weeks in the summer since I will have a civilian career? Thank you!
You will not choose the weekends or the two weeks (and it isn't always summer). It depends on your command where you're doing it, and when. The SCRA benefits only truly kick in when on active duty orders but they kick in EVERY time you go on orders (instead of when you initially enlist). Also, keep in mind you will be completing the training pipeline like any active duty member so you will be gone for 4 months to over a year at the start. The annual fee waiver is up in the air. Some have had luck using their two week orders to get it waived and other's havent.
Reserves deploy more than active duty. I went to El Salvador, DC, Bahrain, Djibouti, and UAE all in a 4 year period. That never happen on active duty at all.
Miguel Bermudez, I agree, Reservist have more opportunities to travel and go to some amazing places. I also know of Reservist than did 20-years and only did their two weeks AT in locations like Jacksonville, FL or Norfolk, VA... never mobilized = terrible retirement.
Ok. Say what??? Travel to California, pay you're hotel, rental car to work for 2 days? What kind of deal is this? Do they fly you commercially or on military transport? This didn't happen for me ever!
@@LauraZorza son is in A school 3 weeks in wants to transfer to reserves down road what's process and how long does he have to serve active duty before he can request?
@@LauraZorza thanks for responding so much if he's struggling he cannot leave sooner to transfer ? He wants to have transfer as he feels completely overwhelmed hes trying to take it day by day hes only been in A school little over a week. He has anxiety and I think adjustment has been alot on him. I told him to seek.out Chaplain for support which he is doing today.
Boot camp and A-school is full-time. Then you go home to drill as a Reservist - minimal 2-days per month and 2-weeks per year. You are paid 2-3 weeks after your drill weekend = 4-days active duty pay. There are many opportunities to mobilize (deploy) for 6-12 months.
Hey I'm shipping to basic in April and I'm gonna be a AD and can't find any info on the rate it would be rly helpful if you could make a video since Michelle is one
Tell your commander he would love to see you and some friends and it would be a good teaching event tell your commander it would be a great learning exsperiance tell him to Quiz you
I'd like to join the Navy here in Nigeria after my degree... I'm presently studying Marine Environment and Pollution Control. Do I stand any chance? Thank you for this awesome video BTW.
@veg head, yes, but it’s IADT (Initial Active Duty Training), so it doesn’t count towards benefits until you have other Active Duty time from mobilizations, ADT, ADSW orders.
Hey Austin can you get back to me I have some question about being married to a reservist while being active duty. I’m in San Antonio, Texas at A school for MA
I live in Minneapolis and I am going to join the navy do a bus take you to the base or do you have to get there yourself. Also do the search and rescue team live on the ship plz answer
So, your an MA in the Navy and it seems like you have a well rounded job. I went in and talked to a recruiter in regards to joining the Navy and being an MA and he advised that I should pick another MOS since MA's only stand at gates and check ID's. Can you shed some light on different opportunities on being an MA. Please and thank you.
Yes more than likely MA is not available or they don’t have spots for MA to fill...so he wants to urge you to pick a job that will fill his quota...simple.
@@AustenAlexander Thanks for your reply! I recently became a subscriber to your channel and so far it was worth it to hit that red button. Thanks for your correspondence.
Michael Stocker, as Austen started they may not have had open billets and yes, most MA’s stand gate guard checking ID’s, but they also do so much more. Many I served with with also firearm instructors and as Austen, attached to Harbor Patrol or Coastal Riverine units.
Lol. FTS people are active duty. They’re not reserves. They assist the reserves but are not reserves. They sometimes go on ships/squadrons but mostly belong to NOSCs (reserve centers).
Can you study abroad while in reserve like could you tell them to take a few months off and won't be able to work because you're going to study abroad while in collage?
I just joined the reserves from being in AD, from what I was able to figure out you can study abroad as long as you meet you’re drill requirements. This could mean you front load your time before you head overseas, meaning do how ever many months of drill ahead of time. This also means lots of planning on your part and open communications of your intentions to your command.
FTS ... it is a Reserve contract, but you are Active Duty .... it can be confusing. FTS train and provide administrative support to Reservist. So they work weekends when Reservist drill, but generally have two days off during the week. You may deploy once in your career, twice if you're lucky. The remainder of the time you are permanent shore duty.
You can use the Montgomery GI Bill (Chapter 1606) Selected Reserve, but it doesn't pay much. You only receive $384 for attending full-time. The Post 9-11 GI Bill is better, but you need 36-months active duty to receive 100% ... Most Reservist only receive 50% of the 9-11 GI benefits due to less time active in boot camp and A-school. Both of these can be used while serving, but you must fulfill your contract or you pay all of the money back.
Ashley Moore, Full-Time Support (FTS) are Reservist on full-time orders for their entire contract. Their sole purpose is to train and support Reservist, so they have different commands they can be attached to such as NOSC (Navy Operational Support Center) and they often stay at one duty station longer than Active Duty members. I have a video on my channel about FTS.
Im in the reserves and currently in the process for LAPD ... being in the reserves has an advantage over other applicants that’s for sure.
What portion of the process are you in?
Friendly advice here,
If you're not in shape, get in shape, remember that shit is all mind games "denny boy".
DO NOT complain to other recruits or talk about quitting! they will rat your ass to the TO's and you will be weeded out swiftly. Be honest but don't incriminate yourself if you catch my drift.
same marine reservist sd sheriff
I am in the National Guard but the same goes for the reserves here in Florida you can double dip in pay if your law enforcement and a reservist or guardsmen
My son wants to join the Navy when he graduates. Your videos are really helpful.
I know guys that were in the Marines, that served on active duty and when they went reserves, got deployed to war or places like Africa. Some deployed more in reserves than while on active duty. I know a former Navy guy that was never on a Navy ship on active duty nor deploed outside the U.S.. When he joined reserves, he went on annual training to Gitmo and Rota Spain and got to go on ships while in. reserves. You would be surprised. Its like some Marines never get sea time. Never go on ships. Or very little sea time. Others do plenty of sea time. I did plenty of amphibian ops at sea in Marine reserves on Navy LST off of Jacksonville beach and camp Legeune, St. Johns river.
And the lady was straight up about reserves. Irs a lot harder in the fact that you have to balance your life. Job, college, navy mode. You have to maintain standards. Good job
*** The Reserve GI Bill is the Chapter 1606... at this time it is only $392 per month for a full-time student. I say “only,” because you still pay for your tuition, books, living expenses, etc. I do NOT recommend using this Chapter if you intend on doing Active Duty time.
A Reservist is entitled to the Post 911 GI Bill by doing Active Duty time. For a Reservist to be 100% invested in the Post 911, they must have 36-months of Active Duty time (same as Active Duty members). NOTE: Your boot camp & A/C School active time does not count until you have accumulated 24-months of “other” active duty time. So, if a Reservist was mobilized on orders totaling 24-months (or more), then the time spent serving in boot camp and A/C Schools would be added to the 24-months.
This is very helpful. I did 4 years active duty in the marines and just made the switch into the navy to be a corpsman. The problem is that as prior service I only had the option to do navy reserves. However I’m happy you have the option to work more days than just the 2 days a month. I’m already in and everything. Just waiting to start my first drill weekend
Vladimir, what NOSC?
I found your channel by chance dude and I am hooked!!, you deserves way more subs dude!!. I must say that Never loose the fire and the desire on making great videos dude.. Hoooorah!! 🙌🙌👏
I appreciate the support Mark! It’s great to hear
I hope I get to see you Alexander when I get in and shake your hand your videos are helpful bro.
I'm addicted to your videos, keep up the amazing work!
FTS is an active status like a regular sailor, they just have a "R" after USN and there orders rotate them to different reserve units not normally regular navy units. Reserve sailors when activated or mobilized are on active duty but are not classified as "FTS"
FTS (now TAR) can and do rotate to active duty commands. Going to a ship is not off the table. Though FTS/TAR do have their own quotas for advancement and available rates (jobs).
Thanks so much for this! I have recently thinking if I should go into either reserves or active, and this helped so much!
I'm planning on joining the Navy when I graduate , thank you for your videos .♥️
Digging this interview/Q&A type of videos!
I appreciate it!
Austin, FTS directly support reservists. They ARE active duty sailors. I am actually a reserve MA2 on ADSW orders right now with my NOSC. There are a LOT of opportunities for reservists right now in Funeral Honors to aquire active duty days. Here's to hoping you do a video on the NAVY RESERVE funeral honors program.
Yes I was thinking that if I join the reserves as a therapist completing ODS, I would opt to work funerals for active duty days.
Post 911 commonly known as Chapter 33. For reservist the percentage pay out is based on how many months you have been mobilized. this is only if have never been on active duty/ not to be confused with being activated or mobilized...
hey there, dunno if this will take off but i used to be active for 8 years as an OS. Im now a reservist IT, also working in the IT world. Network engineering. IF anyone has questions i can also be of service too. Great video, only thing that ill add to being a reservist is depending on company it might be cheaper for medical/dental. I was using tricare but my company now offers a more flexible medical and so i pay about 80-100 dollars less than a reservist using tricare. still good benefits.
Hey Brennan, I have a violent felony record that involves a firearm. I want to go into the tech field, would I be able to get a security clearance? This incident happened back in 2008 so it’s been a long time. First and only time this happened. Advice? Thanks in advance
I ship out in 10 days. I will be a Logistics Specialist and that rate is FTS which is a pro with being around a reserve line but getting paid Active and whilst being Active with Active personnel around. My contract states "I am enlisting/reelisting in the United States NAVAL RESERVE this date for 8 years and 0 weeks beginning in pay grade E-3 of which 0 years and 0 weeks is considered an Active Duty Obligation, and 8 years and 0 weeks will be served in Reserve Component of the Service in which I have enlisted. If this is an enlistment, I must serve total of (8) years, unless I am sooner discharged or otherwise extended by the appropriate authority."
April 1st here I come
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@@austincooper8139 Hey, maybe will be in the same Division in basic!
Knights Templar - Music Entertainment Good luck!!! You will do great in this new chapter of your life!!! :)
@@amandacarruthers2631 Thank you!! I am excited that's for sure and curious what my life has in store for me. Greatness awaits especially with Christ with me!
Good choice. LS is the best rate
Some incorrect information in this video. As others have noted, FTS (now TAR) are not reservist sailors. They are active duty but within a different program. They are (typically) assigned to reserve centers but can also be assigned to active duty commands (and ships). They are active duty (and receive all the benefits) and must complete a 4 year contract (at least). They have their own quotas for advancement and available rates (jobs).
In regards to education benefits, you only are eligible for the reserve GI bill. If you deploy or complete active duty orders that will count towards POST 9/11 gi bill (A school/boot camp doesn't count till you have 24 months of qualifying time). Also, you are not eligible for tuition assistance (there's ways but it's a lot of hoops).
The cross assign information just recently changed. You will be expected to travel to that command at LEAST quarterly, if not monthly.
You only get 48 drill periods (12 drill weekends) but can be given extra depending on the command. You can complete other type of orders however, such as ADT, ADOS, mobilizations, and AT.
Some other important stuff has changed with cross assigned commands, but it's a bit nuanced and wasn't talked about during the video.
“That’s not bad” that’s horrible you guys deserve everything free
Yall both blushin😂 this was very informative but I just like how the climate of the video was keep posting great content
You need a reservist who is an AW flying with a VR outfit to talk about being able to fly all over the world as an aircrewman. You can actually get on orders far more than just the minimum and fly all over the world.
Aus wins the cricket, Finchy scores a 100, Austen uploads a video good start to the weekend 👌🏽
Thanks for doing this video. I’m going to share this with my students who ask a lot about college and the expense of it. This could be an option for them.
Knowledge and experience is the difference. AD with 3 years in knows more than a pure reservist with 10 years in
Austen u should make a video talking about being a commissioned officer. Just a suggestion.
I made a short video with my CO actually...I will be releasing it shortly
This helped me a lot information-wise! Thank you!
tricare reserve is (in my opinion) Great benefit of being a reserve. Super discounted health care. However, If you work work for the goverment on civilan side. They force you to use FEHB or State insurance first.
ACTIVE IN THE NAVY
Yup
As long as the military insurance covers my regular civilian providers then I’m totally fine with the reserves.
Are you related to ELon Musk
That’s who he reminds me of!!! I’ve been trying to figure it out for months
Signed a 4 year for MA ship out May 14
I ship May 7th
I’m MM and I leave August 19
Dam yall really making join now lol 😂 internet peer pressure
Welcome to the fleet. 2 years left lol
This video is so helpful, thanks for sharing.
Great video Austen! Here is my LIKE
Keep up the great vids
The military does not pay for your college when you are disharged. the VA does. Different pot of money!
Love the informational videos
Great information, thank you! I have no kids currently live with my parents still, and I’m 20 working at a retail job. Looking to start college soon too. Also how long do I have to be in reserves before I can go full time active duty?
Not that clean of a transition. It depends on rate (job), year group and what they're looking for at the time. If you want to actually be active, your best bet is to go straight active. As a reservist you can do a year here and there and there are opportunities to do a couple years on orders but you would not be full active duty.
I'm a college student in my second year, I was thinking bout taking a year off and joining the reserves for assistance and then going back to school after the year is over. Do you think this is a good idea?
Antonio Santoni, if using the Reserve GI Bill (Chapter 1606) it is currently $392 per month for a full-time student. I do not recommend using the Chapter 1606!
@@LauraZorza can I ask why? I am also thinking a similar thing
julian aguero, because you receive 36-months total and if you plan on doing any Active time it’s better to wait. If you use say 24-months of the Reserve Chapter 1606 ($392 per month), then receive orders for a year on Active Duty, you have 12-months remaining. After your 12-months Active orders you are eligible for 60% of the Post 911 GI Bill, but will have only 12-months (or whatever remaining unused time of the Chapter 1606) to utilize. Having even 60% of the Post 911 would be 60% of your tuition paid for, 60% of BAH and a book stipend verses the $392 a month (you still pay 100% tuition, books and living expenses using the Chapter 1606).
@@julianaguero4199 join the national guard if you want to go to school or better yet just become a officer
Hi
To become a fighter pilot in the reserve from a non-air force academy, is it necessary to have a private pilot license?
Thank you!
These videos are awesome man im in the navy and love seeing the difference between the different rates in different places.
That’s right! Anaheim!
Going in as FTS.. Shipping out July 31st
Good video you should do more like this
there’s a lot of misleading information she’s giving out here. good intentions- but the GI bill stuff is flat out wrong.
So, while you're in active duty or reserves you get free college for both for the entire time of being in? And then if you do your 6 years you get the 12 months?
@Edward Kozderka, no, you can apply for Tuition Assistance (TA) while on Active Duty, but it’s not guaranteed, and the amount you can currently use annually is $4,500. Reservist are only able to apply for TA if on Active Duty orders after 120-days and they must remain on orders for the duration of the class(es).
The GI Bill is 36-months regardless if Active Duty, FTS or Reserves.
I want to know how is like joining active duty when you are married and have kids?
I have an old guy he was in ww2 he's a great guy would you get some buddy's and come up here and see him he from the navy too please come to us we live in a oldfolks home I am 47 he's 94 or 95 please come here and see us I have MS Iam in an electrick wheelchair thank you sir thanks for serving our country
I would have to take leave/vacation/plane to come there but I definitely would like to
Too bad he's a great guy
I need advise here.
I’m 23 year old graduated as licensed practical nurse. I’m currently single and have no kids. Which is better active duty or reservist?
RockyDonaire, it depends on if you have a career in place on the civilian side and if you want to remain at your job. I always recommend going Active Duty and after one contract you can always go Reserves 👍
Laura Zorza yeah work as a nurse full time and I got job as LS
RockyDonaire, interesting that you’re are LS 👍 that rating has great advancement and tons of opportunities for orders 👍
Laura Zorza yeah when I went to meps I got offer LS and few other and I was told that LS is a good rate and I choice reserve thou as LS. I want to stick at least 20 years since it the best way to go right?
RockyDonaire, make sure you max out on your points ... more points = more $$ 👍
So for your MOS (the military job you pick) do you do that every day? Or only those 2 days of drill dates?
Good information.n great video
Austen, question for ya.
What is a Riverine? Is it similar to an MA or is it more similar to SWCC?
Matt, it is Coastal Riverine, which provides port and harbor security along with offshore protection for maritime infrastructure and ships within coastal waterways. MA, GM, EN, BM among other rates are generally attached to the units. These units were previously known as Inshore Boat Units.
How about FTS that's what I'm going to be doing in the navy, recruiter or something with the system messed up what I was supposed to be in so rn I'm waiting to be switched to FTS from regular reserve, arent they active and get deployed and shit and paid the same and all benefits and also get same benefits but also work with training reservists
Derek Edwards, FTS are technically Reserves, but they serve their entire contract as Active. I have a video on FTS and yes, FTS receive everything the same as Active Duty (pay, medical, tuition assistance, retirement, etc.)
Dude I love your vids and I wanna be in the navy as a ma too 🤘🏻🤪
Me too picking Ma
WoW that good 💪🏻💪🏻💪🏻💪🏻 ... my grandfather 👴 was soldier god blessed 🙏🏼 i love all soldiers and marines god blessed all Amen 🙏🏼
Aloo Not Potato my grandfather was in the war betwine France and algeria
whats the pay difference between the reserves and active duty?
Jason Perez my question also
Reserves is two days a month = 4-days of active duty pay.
How does this Reserves vs. Active compare to the other branches’ Reserves and Actives? Is it similar in that you go at least twice a month, do drill/other work, etc.? Thanks!!!
Yes I believe they still go to drill one or twice per month
@@AustenAlexander Reserves deployments are easy and you can volunteer for them. I am a reservist and I have only been to 2 drill weekends since i joined in 2016. I have deployed ever since and am on my 5th mobilization and just volunteered and and got accepted my 6th one 2 months after I get back.
Miguel Bermudez what’s your rating? MA?
@@LauraZorza yes
Miguel Bermudez, lots of great opportunities for MA to go on orders 👍 Continue collecting those retirement points 👍
Does it make sense for me to join reserves for 4 years while in college like I can afford to go to collage but I just want to be part of the military it’s been a dream of mine sense I was a child and I also don’t want to be in the military for more than 4 years
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Go Reserves and deploy twice for 12 months. Then use your Post 9/11 G.I. Bill to go to school. If you don't like it, finish your contract out and continue with life.
Hi
As a reservist in the Airforce (a weekend per month & 2 weeks in the summer, does one get SCRA benefits like Amex Platinum credit card annual fee waiver? And do I get to choose which one weekend in a month and two weeks in the summer since I will have a civilian career?
Thank you!
You will not choose the weekends or the two weeks (and it isn't always summer). It depends on your command where you're doing it, and when. The SCRA benefits only truly kick in when on active duty orders but they kick in EVERY time you go on orders (instead of when you initially enlist). Also, keep in mind you will be completing the training pipeline like any active duty member so you will be gone for 4 months to over a year at the start. The annual fee waiver is up in the air. Some have had luck using their two week orders to get it waived and other's havent.
If you're in the reserve can you go back home to where you were from? Or do they send you to a station still?
Boot camp, then A-school and then back home.
Reserves deploy more than active duty. I went to El Salvador, DC, Bahrain, Djibouti, and UAE all in a 4 year period. That never happen on active duty at all.
Miguel Bermudez, I agree, Reservist have more opportunities to travel and go to some amazing places. I also know of Reservist than did 20-years and only did their two weeks AT in locations like Jacksonville, FL or Norfolk, VA... never mobilized = terrible retirement.
Very informative.... Thanks..
Ok. Say what??? Travel to California, pay you're hotel, rental car to work for 2 days? What kind of deal is this? Do they fly you commercially or on military transport? This didn't happen for me ever!
Amphib Aav, you fly commercial. They do this for your 2-week AT along with monthly IDTT orders 👍
@@LauraZorza son is in A school 3 weeks in wants to transfer to reserves down road what's process and how long does he have to serve active duty before he can request?
@@sandradipiietro8863 he will finish his Active Duty contract and can apply for a Reserve billet when he is 9-months from his contracting ending.
@@LauraZorza thanks for responding so much if he's struggling he cannot leave sooner to transfer ? He wants to have transfer as he feels completely overwhelmed hes trying to take it day by day hes only been in A school little over a week. He has anxiety and I think adjustment has been alot on him. I told him to seek.out Chaplain for support which he is doing today.
What do you think about how state government treats National Guard/Reservists to Active?
The sole purpose of the National Guard and Reservist are to be activated. That is what they train and prepare for as an individual and as a unit.
Also idk if I missed this but if you go Reserves, do you have to go to basic training first?
Yes. You go to basic then A school.
Can I just go reserve first and then active and will I be getting paid while being reserve monthly or weekely ?
Boot camp and A-school is full-time. Then you go home to drill as a Reservist - minimal 2-days per month and 2-weeks per year. You are paid 2-3 weeks after your drill weekend = 4-days active duty pay. There are many opportunities to mobilize (deploy) for 6-12 months.
Hey I'm shipping to basic in April and I'm gonna be a AD and can't find any info on the rate it would be rly helpful if you could make a video since Michelle is one
Donald Predmore Jr I ship April 17th
@@tierrasteeples6168 I go April 8 I'll see you down there :)
Donald Predmore Jr that was my original ship date Hooyah 💙you got this 🙌
AD - Suck Squeeze Bang Blow. You'll know what this means at A-School
Tell your commander he would love to see you and some friends and it would be a good teaching event tell your commander it would be a great learning exsperiance tell him to Quiz you
I'd like to join the Navy here in Nigeria after my degree...
I'm presently studying Marine Environment and Pollution Control. Do I stand any chance?
Thank you for this awesome video BTW.
For real
Oops you just answered 😀thank you I appreciate it ❤️❤️ I’m going I’n and want to learn as much as I can before I decide ❤️❤️🙏🥰👌
So is boot camp and a-school considered as active duty time ?
@veg head, yes, but it’s IADT (Initial Active Duty Training), so it doesn’t count towards benefits until you have other Active Duty time from mobilizations, ADT, ADSW orders.
Does the navy reserve still use ships or submarines
hunter fink, Reservist serve on / attached to a few ships, but it’s rare.
Muito legal gosto
Muito de acompanhar
Go Navy! Thanks for that video.
Hey Austin can you get back to me I have some question about being married to a reservist while being active duty. I’m in San Antonio, Texas at A school for MA
Isaiah Martinez, let me know what questions you have in case Austin hasn’t gotten back to you 👍
I live in Minneapolis and I am going to join the navy do a bus take you to the base or do you have to get there yourself. Also do the search and rescue team live on the ship plz answer
Yes and they will transport you
So, your an MA in the Navy and it seems like you have a well rounded job. I went in and talked to a recruiter in regards to joining the Navy and being an MA and he advised that I should pick another MOS since MA's only stand at gates and check ID's. Can you shed some light on different opportunities on being an MA. Please and thank you.
Yes more than likely MA is not available or they don’t have spots for MA to fill...so he wants to urge you to pick a job that will fill his quota...simple.
@@AustenAlexander Thanks for your reply! I recently became a subscriber to your channel and so far it was worth it to hit that red button. Thanks for your correspondence.
Michael Stocker awesome to hear man! I honestly appreciate the support
@@AustenAlexander You got it man. Carry on!
Michael Stocker, as Austen started they may not have had open billets and yes, most MA’s stand gate guard checking ID’s, but they also do so much more. Many I served with with also firearm instructors and as Austen, attached to Harbor Patrol or Coastal Riverine units.
I would like to see more videos on the navy
Do family members such spouse and children get the benefits as well?
Lol. FTS people are active duty. They’re not reserves. They assist the reserves but are not reserves. They sometimes go on ships/squadrons but mostly belong to NOSCs (reserve centers).
Can you study abroad while in reserve like could you tell them to take a few months off and won't be able to work because you're going to study abroad while in collage?
I just joined the reserves from being in AD, from what I was able to figure out you can study abroad as long as you meet you’re drill requirements. This could mean you front load your time before you head overseas, meaning do how ever many months of drill ahead of time.
This also means lots of planning on your part and open communications of your intentions to your command.
Do reserves still have to report for boot camp and do all that crap they do for it?
J Mo yes. You go to bootcamp then go to “A” school for whatever rate/job you chose.
Is it , 6 years straight or 6 years of weeks plus?
6 straight years of active drilling
Don’t be a Weekend Warrior. Go Active💪🏾💪🏾
But what about finishing school?
I did the Reserves and loved being deployed. Now that I am AD, I hate it!! I am going back to the Reserves the first chance I get!!
@@miguelbermudez5426 How often do reserves get deployed
What’s better reserves or FTS
Jesse Suarez I heard FTS
FTS ... it is a Reserve contract, but you are Active Duty .... it can be confusing. FTS train and provide administrative support to Reservist. So they work weekends when Reservist drill, but generally have two days off during the week. You may deploy once in your career, twice if you're lucky. The remainder of the time you are permanent shore duty.
Ayeee I know AD2 Diaz
Why tf is there like 20 Twitter fake profiles with your name 🤦🏽♂️
Bruhhhh I have no clue. It’s the same way on Ig
@@AustenAlexander you need to get yourself verified on twitter and IG. so we know who's really you lol
What if you have a pregnancy with your significant other & you’re on reserves does it cover the medical bill during birth?
We live in greenwood Indiana
If I go active can I complete my computer engineering .or should I go reserve .iam in 12 now ...
Go Reserves first, then upon graduation go AD.
Maybe invest in having 2 mics for an interview??? THATS AN ORDER MINION!!!
That would require an audio box and a lot more money. I am building up to it lol
Austen Alexander u make good money man lol
Do reservist get to serve 2 years active then go reserve?
I have memory problems so I’m not sure lol
Well I still have a year I guess to think about it.
What is A school or MOS school?
While your in reserve do they help with college ? Or you have to complete the six years before you get any assistance ?
You can use the Montgomery GI Bill (Chapter 1606) Selected Reserve, but it doesn't pay much. You only receive $384 for attending full-time. The Post 9-11 GI Bill is better, but you need 36-months active duty to receive 100% ... Most Reservist only receive 50% of the 9-11 GI benefits due to less time active in boot camp and A-school. Both of these can be used while serving, but you must fulfill your contract or you pay all of the money back.
Do you get payed the same daily rate?
Like full time?
Please help
Pay is two drill points per day. So, Saturday and Sunday would be 4-drill points = 4-days pay.
Cool video thank you to you & Diaz... but "fitness Friday".
I’m working on some more fitness videos!!
Yooo tell Diaz what's good! #Smallworldsmallernavy 😂
you get challenge coins in both active and reserves haha
Do you get bah as FTS or reserves?
Pretty sure FTS get BAH also
What is full time support .?
Ashley Moore, Full-Time Support (FTS) are Reservist on full-time orders for their entire contract. Their sole purpose is to train and support Reservist, so they have different commands they can be attached to such as NOSC (Navy Operational Support Center) and they often stay at one duty station longer than Active Duty members. I have a video on my channel about FTS.
If that helps