How long is a USMC Reserve contract?

eight-year
Reservists, like all new service members, contract for eight-year terms. There are three options on how these terms may be served, one of which is designated upon signing.

Can you join the reserves first?

You can join the U.S. military reserves without prior military service if you meet the basic qualifications. You must be a U.S. citizen or resident alien. You must pass a physical exam, a background check and the ASVAB test.

How does the USMC Reserves work?

Reserve Marines maintain civilian commitments but are ready to support their Corps in major combat assignments, humanitarian efforts, and national emergencies. They are Marines and thus live up to the same standards as all Marines, regardless of duty status.

How does the Marine Corps Individual Ready Reserve work?

The last portion of their commitment is spent in the Individual Ready Reserve (IRR), where they are not obligated to participate in military activities unless specifically called upon to meet support requirements. After successful completion of Marine Corps Recruit Training and becoming proficient in their MOS, Reserve Marines begin their duties.

Is the Marine Corps Reserve the same as the regular marines?

DIFFERENT TERMS. SAME STANDARDS. Reserve Marines maintain civilian commitments but are ready to support their Corps in major combat assignments, humanitarian efforts, and national emergencies. They are Marines and thus live up to the same standards as all Marines, regardless of duty status.

Can a marine be in the reserves part time?

However, with the ability to train part time with a Marine Corps Reserve unit near home or school, these Marines can continue to pursue a full-time civilian career or an education. DIFFERENT TERMS.

How often do reserve Marines go to training?

After successful completion of Marine Corps Recruit Training and becoming proficient in their MOS, Reserve Marines begin their duties. From this point forward, training periods are called drills, which usually occur one weekend every month and two weeks each summer (full-drill status).

When did the Marine Corps become a reserve force?

Shortly after the war, on June 6, 1992, Marine Reserve Force was created and in 1994, redesignated as Marine Forces Reserve, becoming the largest command in the Marine Corps. This consolidated 4th Marine Division, 4th Marine Air Wing, and 4th Marine Logistics Group in a command architecture to mirror the Active Duty Force structure.

Is there a way to get into the Marine Corps Reserve?

For those who have earned a college degree, the Reserve Officer Commissioning Program (ROCP) provides a path directly into the Marine Corps Reserve leading to a commission as an officer of Marines.

How often does the Marine Corps Reserve drill?

MARFORRES is composed primarily of two groups of Marines and Sailors. The first, known as the Selected Marine Corps Reserve (SMCR), are Marines who typically belong to reserve units and have a minimum obligation to drill one weekend a month and two weeks a year.