What is the Army Reserve age limit?

You must meet these minimum requirements to join the National Guard or military reserves: Be a U.S. citizen or resident alien. Be between the ages of 17 and 42 (general requirement range; age varies by branch). Pass an armed forces physical exam.

Who are Individual Ready Reserve ( IRR ) soldiers?

Members of the Individual Ready Reserve (IRR) are trained Soldiers who may be called upon, if needed, to replace Soldiers in active duty and Army Reserve units. Many of the Soldiers in the IRR have recently left Active Duty and still have an Army Reserve commitment.

Are there any IRR soldiers still on active duty?

Many of the Soldiers in the IRR have recently left Active Duty and still have an Army Reserve commitment. Others have chosen to remain Active as Army Reserve Soldiers but not as a unit member or IMA.

Can you leave the Army Reserve at any time?

With no minimum period of service, you can leave the Army Reserve whenever you like. Have questions about the Army Reserves? Discover everything you need to know and sort the fact from fiction. You get a sense of fulfillment giving service back to your country. It’s a great culture. Everyone works as a team and wants to give you a hand.

How do I get my army leave and earnings statement?

Use the askDFAS module to request your past or current LES. If you have a power of attorney (POA) and are requesting Leave and Earnings statements, please follow the process as laid out under the appropriate service, Army or Air Force.

Can a reservist be deployed at any time?

Since active duty Soldiers work full-time for the Army they are deployable at any time. Even though Army Reservists do not work full-time, they will be called to deploy if there is a need for them. There is not one option that is better than the other.

Is there a myth that reservists never deploy?

Myth 7: Reservists never (or rarely) deploy. Truth: This myth is starting to die on its own, but has been held onto by much of the civilian world.

When do you get paid in the Army Reserves?

The two weeks of service is held during the summer and often simulates active duty depending on the unit’s mission and role within a given battalion. Army Reserves Compensation and Benefits. On active duty, Soldiers receive full coverage in medical, dental while also collecting a paycheck every 1st and 15th.

When did I Meet my Marine Corps reservist?

Before I met and married my husband, a Marine Corps reservist currently with 10 years in the service, I had no real understanding about military Reserve life. In fact, I had no comprehension at all.