What are USN Reserves deployments like? How long are they?

PO3 Gerald Mercado — Wed, 16 Feb 2022 19:18:01 -0500

Started off with active duty Marines, now Navy reserves, I really want to deploy, it's not about trying to do full time, i just actually want to be out there supporting the mission. I am a logistics specialist in the USN reserves

Response by PO3 Yolanda Matlock made Mar 7 at 2022 11:55 PM

PO3 Yolanda Matlock — Mon, 07 Mar 2022 23:55:05 -0500

It’s like being on active duty. Depending on the situation maybe 6 days on the day off, may be 2 hrs days.

Response by PO2 Kenneth Fowler made Mar 23 at 2024 9:44 PM

PO2 Kenneth Fowler — Sat, 23 Mar 2024 21:44:00 -0400

Having been "deployed" 3 times as an LS2 ( actually, you are mobilized, unless you are attached to a deployable reserve unit, usually a logistical or coastal defense unit), it was very much like being on active duty on a ship or shore station. It also depends on the mission that the unit you deploy or mobilize with. I would start with your NCC at your NOSC for the possible options to volunteer for active duty recall and where it might get you sent and what types of missions may be available.