CAREER PLANNING

Joining the Reserve Component of the military is a great way to serve your country. You will also earn valuable benefits without giving up your civilian employment or schooling. The purpose of the Reserve is to provide and maintain trained units and qualified persons to be available for active duty in the armed forces when needed. This may be in times of war, in a national emergency, or as the need occurs based on threats to national security. Their presence can be called upon to serve either stateside or overseas. The primary job of the Reserve is to fill the gaps in stateside service positions when the active-duty forces ship overseas. Members of the Reserve are required to participate in training drills one weekend a month and two weeks per year.

• • • • Air Force Reserve

      • Army Reserve

      • Coast Guard Reserve

      • Marine Corps Forces Reserve

      • Navy Reserve