Posted on Oct 22, 2015
Reservist requirements and procedure for prior service personnel
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I recieved a letter in the mail from the Department of the Navy few days ago stating that my IRR service just diminished and It is encouraged to enlist into the Reserves within 90 days of my IRR termination date.
What is the procedure?
How often do reservists deploy?
I have a really good paying civilian job, what things should I let my employers know if I want to join the reserves?
Do I have to go back to some type of "A" school again? Boot?
I was involuntarily separated from Active duty in 2014 due to "Perform to Serve"
What is the procedure?
How often do reservists deploy?
I have a really good paying civilian job, what things should I let my employers know if I want to join the reserves?
Do I have to go back to some type of "A" school again? Boot?
I was involuntarily separated from Active duty in 2014 due to "Perform to Serve"
Reserves
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You are ALWAYS subject to the needs of the Navy. Keep this in mind. The Nav really doesn't care about your preferences. I know this firsthand, having recalled voluntarily to run what is now NOSC Fort Dix and having been recalled involuntarily and sent to the Middle East a few years later.
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PO1 Cleve Ikaika Waiwaiole What is the procedure? You will need to talk to a Navy Reserve Recruiter. You can find one here: https://www.navy.com/locator.html.
How often do reservists deploy? This depends on how soon you affiliate with the Reserves after Active Duty. Those who affiliate sooner receive a period of time where they are waived from deploying. Once you are eligible, it really does depend on your rate and qualifications. I have seen those who actively pursue deployment still take a few years because there was not a need for their rate. Once you complete your deployment you will be given a 1 year reprieve, which you can waive if you want, but most do not. The best thing I could suggest is finding the closest NOSC (Navy Operational Support Center) to you (most have websites or are on Facebook) call them and find out when their drill weekend is and talk to some of the active reservists there. They can give you a feel for the NOSC you would be drilling at. Now mind you almost every NOSC is different because they are comprised of various personalities of their FTS Staff. Meaning some are good and some are not so good.
I have a really good paying civilian job, what things should I let my employers know if I want to join the reserves? I would definitely talk about this with your employer but ultimately you are protected by law if you should chose to affiliate with the reserves. Your minimum commitment would be 1 weekend a month and 2 weeks a year. "The Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act (USERRA) protects the employment rights of individuals who must be voluntarily or involuntarily absent from their civilian employment positions to serve in the U.S. military. USERRA also prohibits employers from discriminating against past and present members of the uniformed services." For more information on USERRA go here:
http://www.dol.gov/compliance/laws/comp-userra.htm.
Do I have to go back to some type of "A" school again? Boot? Most NAVETS are not required to go back through boot camp or A school depending if you affiliate back under your original rate. If you join under a new rate, I would recommend locking in the A School as a guarantee on your contract because you are going to want to do this. The reality of you doing your rated job at the NOSC depends on your rate. If you are an Administrative rate there are many amazing opportunities to train and work in your rate. If you have any rate other than administrative you will probably only be doing that job 2-3 weeks of the year (minimum) unless you volunteer for additional orders (ADT; ADSW; E-AT; etc.). AT=Annual Training; ADT=Active Duty Training; ADSW=Active Duty for Special Work; E-AT=Exceptional Annual Training (these are extra AT days after you have already completed your minimum requirement, these are not always available and require approval from CNRFC).
Hope this helps! If you have any other questions please do not hesitate to reach out and I will try and point you in the right direction.
How often do reservists deploy? This depends on how soon you affiliate with the Reserves after Active Duty. Those who affiliate sooner receive a period of time where they are waived from deploying. Once you are eligible, it really does depend on your rate and qualifications. I have seen those who actively pursue deployment still take a few years because there was not a need for their rate. Once you complete your deployment you will be given a 1 year reprieve, which you can waive if you want, but most do not. The best thing I could suggest is finding the closest NOSC (Navy Operational Support Center) to you (most have websites or are on Facebook) call them and find out when their drill weekend is and talk to some of the active reservists there. They can give you a feel for the NOSC you would be drilling at. Now mind you almost every NOSC is different because they are comprised of various personalities of their FTS Staff. Meaning some are good and some are not so good.
I have a really good paying civilian job, what things should I let my employers know if I want to join the reserves? I would definitely talk about this with your employer but ultimately you are protected by law if you should chose to affiliate with the reserves. Your minimum commitment would be 1 weekend a month and 2 weeks a year. "The Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act (USERRA) protects the employment rights of individuals who must be voluntarily or involuntarily absent from their civilian employment positions to serve in the U.S. military. USERRA also prohibits employers from discriminating against past and present members of the uniformed services." For more information on USERRA go here:
http://www.dol.gov/compliance/laws/comp-userra.htm.
Do I have to go back to some type of "A" school again? Boot? Most NAVETS are not required to go back through boot camp or A school depending if you affiliate back under your original rate. If you join under a new rate, I would recommend locking in the A School as a guarantee on your contract because you are going to want to do this. The reality of you doing your rated job at the NOSC depends on your rate. If you are an Administrative rate there are many amazing opportunities to train and work in your rate. If you have any rate other than administrative you will probably only be doing that job 2-3 weeks of the year (minimum) unless you volunteer for additional orders (ADT; ADSW; E-AT; etc.). AT=Annual Training; ADT=Active Duty Training; ADSW=Active Duty for Special Work; E-AT=Exceptional Annual Training (these are extra AT days after you have already completed your minimum requirement, these are not always available and require approval from CNRFC).
Hope this helps! If you have any other questions please do not hesitate to reach out and I will try and point you in the right direction.
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PO1 Cleve Ikaika Waiwaiole
Thank you for the brief response PO1! Was very helpful information. Hopefully the NOSC here isn't so bad. I live in hawaii. Im going to try to call them again later today and get more information... The biggest thing I'm worried about is my employer, hopefully its cool with them.
Im a Builder (seabees) so hopefully theres some public works work and training for me to do here. I do have a specialist pin so that should help, also have some instructor certifications.
Im a Builder (seabees) so hopefully theres some public works work and training for me to do here. I do have a specialist pin so that should help, also have some instructor certifications.
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PO1 Cleve Ikaika Waiwaiole Ahhh! Well as we all know Seabees are a special breed of their own. My old Seabee unit normally did their own thing on drill weekend, practicing setting up and taking down camps out on the lake each drill weekend. I would not worry too much about not getting some hand on experience because you will definitely be good. Also, most Seabee reserve units mobilize together as a unit, so the likability of individual orders would be only if you pursue them yourself. The unit you drill with will have your mobilization schedule.
Not sure if you have heard about it but there is a new program called "Bees to Badges." It is for members who want to stay Navy and this program may be the way.
Program information is on the NPC website at: http://www.public.navy.mil/…/CO…/SEABEES/Pages/default2.aspx. Click the link "Bees to Badges" for eligibility requirements and program background. If you know someone that is being forced out due to retention? This might be the way to help them out.
Not sure if you have heard about it but there is a new program called "Bees to Badges." It is for members who want to stay Navy and this program may be the way.
Program information is on the NPC website at: http://www.public.navy.mil/…/CO…/SEABEES/Pages/default2.aspx. Click the link "Bees to Badges" for eligibility requirements and program background. If you know someone that is being forced out due to retention? This might be the way to help them out.
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I can answer a few of the questions you listed:
How often do reservists deploy? Bad news ... As much as needed by the DOD, but drills? 24 days a year, and also a 2 to 3 weeks of Active Training Drill.(Two weeks is the requirement for ATD)
Civilian Job, you will need to talk to your employer first ... some employer do discriminate against service members ... there maybe laws protecting you, but law can't protect you if they claim you are under performing due to lack of work you finish because of "military activity" ... Like my job, they love it, because it shows I can commit to something, and they work around all my reserve duties( I also do Funeral honor too).
A school and boot camp, boot camp is a "NO", A school? maybe depend on your rating(job). If you can keep your "old" rating, no A school is needed. but if you must pick another rating that you have no training on ... "YES" you will need to go to A school.
Sorry for the rest. I maybe able to help asking one of my shipmate that returned from discharged. but that will need to wait until next drill weekend.
Hope the few answer I give will help.
P/S: you must pass the PFA ...
How often do reservists deploy? Bad news ... As much as needed by the DOD, but drills? 24 days a year, and also a 2 to 3 weeks of Active Training Drill.(Two weeks is the requirement for ATD)
Civilian Job, you will need to talk to your employer first ... some employer do discriminate against service members ... there maybe laws protecting you, but law can't protect you if they claim you are under performing due to lack of work you finish because of "military activity" ... Like my job, they love it, because it shows I can commit to something, and they work around all my reserve duties( I also do Funeral honor too).
A school and boot camp, boot camp is a "NO", A school? maybe depend on your rating(job). If you can keep your "old" rating, no A school is needed. but if you must pick another rating that you have no training on ... "YES" you will need to go to A school.
Sorry for the rest. I maybe able to help asking one of my shipmate that returned from discharged. but that will need to wait until next drill weekend.
Hope the few answer I give will help.
P/S: you must pass the PFA ...
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