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Active Component
Active Duty
The Army counts on active duty Soldiers for day-to-day operations. Each Soldier has his or her own specialized training and serves a critical function within his or her unit. Active duty Soldiers serve in the Army 24 hours a day, seven days a week for the duration of their service commitment. Think of it as working a full-time job. Active duty Officers will live on or near a military installation that serves as your unit’s base of operations, will be paid a full salary, and have access to all of the benefits of a full-time Soldier. Benefits include medical and dental health coverage for the service member and their dependents (if applicable) and basic housing allowance.
Reserve COmponents
The US Army Reserve (USAR) and Army National Guard (ARNG) offer maximum civilian career and military duty flexibility while allowing Officers to participate in a variety of units in order to broaden and shape solid leadership skills. The Reserve Component has a major role in Joint and Multinational Exercises overseas, opportunities to serve on Active Duty (AGR Program), Tours of Duty ranging from 35-365 days, and a wide variety of schools tailored to Officers who serve one weekend a month and two weeks a year.
Army National Guard
The National Guard is a unique element of the U.S. military that serves both community and country. The Guard responds to domestic emergencies, overseas combat missions, counterdrug efforts, reconstruction missions and more. Any state governor or the President of the United States can call on the Guard in a moment’s notice. Guard Soldiers hold civilian jobs or attend college while maintaining their military training part time. Guard Soldiers’ primary area of operation is their home state.
Army Reserve
The Army Reserve the Army’s pool of extra resources and personnel. Reserve Soldiers perform critical Army jobs on a part-time basis and are a Federal entity. 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. As a Reserve Officer, you will spend one weekend a month on duty and two weeks a year in training. Soldiers in the Army Reserve may be called to active duty to provide their expertise. Unlike serving on Active Duty, you will be able to live anywhere in the United States.
Why Join The Reserve Component?
Choose the State You Want to Serve In
Guard Officers locate a unit within the State they desire and get a Letter of Acceptance (LOA) to Commission into that unit.
Reserve Officers locate a unit within the State they desire and get a Vacancy Hold Request (VHR) to Commission into that unit.
Choose the Officer Branch You Want
Guard Officers find a vacant position for the desired Branch and work with their State Officer Strength Manager to secure a Letter of Acceptance (LOA).
Reserve Officers find a vacant position for the desired Branch and work with US Army Reserve Command (USARC) to secure a Vacancy Hold Request (VHR).
A Civilian and a Military Career
The Reserve Components offer the unique opportunity to have both a full-time Civilian Career while also serving in a part-time Military Career. Augment your Civilian Career with Military training or choose a field with new challenges and adventures to broaden your horizon. The Reserve Components also offer opportunities to serve Full-time as a Soldier in the Active-Guard-Reserve (AGR) Program and Active Duty for Operational Support (ADOS) Program.
Fight Our Nation's Wars
The Dual-status of the Reserve Components allow Soldiers to serve Part-time while also standing ready to defend our Nation when called upon. You may also have opportunities to volunteer for deployments and mobilizations with the Reserve Component.
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Take Advantage of Reserve Component Specific Scholarships and Education Benefits
The Reserve Components offer a variety of additional Educational Benefits to help you complete school such as the Minuteman Scholarship, Guaranteed Reserve Forces Duty Scholarship, Tuition Assistance, Student Loan Repayment Program, and the Montgomery GI Bill.
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