Reserve Soldier (U.S. Army)

SERVING WHEN NEEDED

Unlike active duty, Army Reserve Soldiers serve part-time, allowing them to earn an extra paycheck, go to school, or work a civilian job while still maintaining many of the benefits of military service.

WHAT IS THE ARMY RESERVE?

The Army Reserve is the Army's pool of extra resources and personnel. Reserve Soldiers perform critical Army jobs on a part-time basis.

WHEN WILL I SERVE?

• One weekend a month on duty
• Two weeks a year in training
• May be called to active duty to provide expertise

WHERE WILL I LIVE?

• Live anywhere in the United States
• Flexibility to live where you choose

WHAT'S THE PAY LIKE?

• Earn competitive salaries
• Access to a wide range of benefits
• Up to $20,000 enlistment bonuses
• Up to $115,000 for additional education benefits
• 30 days vacation with pay per year
• Additional living expenses for those who have dependents
• Clothing and food allowance
• Centrally located Education and Financial Advisors

DO ARMY RESERVE GET DEPLOYED?

• Generally, Active Duty Soldiers are deployed overseas, while Army Reserve Soldiers fill their positions at home
• There are times of great need when Reserve Soldiers may be deployed

General Qualifications

• Must have an interest in joining the Army
• U.S. citizen or permanent resident alien
• 17 to 34 years old
• Healthy and in good physical condition
• In good moral standing with no felony-level offenses
• Must be able to meet height/weight standards
• No major medical procedures that would prohibit you from service
• No tattoos on the hands, neck, or face

Compensation

• Up to $20,000 enlistment bonuses
• Up to $115,000 for additional education benefits
• 30 days vacation with pay per year
• Additional living expenses for those who have dependents
• Clothing and food allowance
• Centrally located Education and Financial Advisors
• Travel

Education and Financial Advisors

• Post-9/11 GI Bill
• The most popular GI Bill program, the Post-9/11 GI Bill provides up to full college tuition, as well as money for housing and books.
• Paid directly to the school, the program covers up to full tuition for public, in-state schools and up to $25,000 per year at private or foreign schools, depending on your length of service.
• The Montgomery GI Bill – Selected Reserve
• This program helps members of the Army Reserve and Army National Guard pay for education benefits for a maximum of 36 months, in return for a six-year service commitment.
• These benefits must be used while you are serving and end when you stop serving.
• In addition to college and university tuition, all GI Bill programs cover training and certifications including:
• Online schooling and correspondence courses
• Part-time schooling
• Entrepreneurship training for those interested in starting a small business
• Flight school
• Licensing and certification courses
• Vocational training and trade schools
• National testing
• Tutorial assistance