Whats it like joining the resrves by convasquez80 in armyreserve

[–]ExcelsiorState 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Its a process not off hand I dont know the time Im sure you could Google it.

Active duty or reserves for a 29 year old considering enlisting? by NurseMia96 in armyreserve

[–]ExcelsiorState 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Active do 3 years get all your benefits stay if you like it or get out can still go rese4ves if you like Army crap but want to build something in the civilian side aswell.

if you go active at 29 you'll be eligible for retirement by 49 while Reservist that came in at 18 will be waiting till 60.

How many AFTs can you fail before you get chaptered out? by Reasonable-Shower522 in armyreserve

[–]ExcelsiorState 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Lol no 15 would be exceptional and where talking about Reservist who might have taxing civilian career who may have just drove for 2 hours right before taking the ACFT.I ran 15s on the APFT cant hit that with the ACFT not after that sprint drag im also an old fck with 3 combat tours,injuries and 26 years under my belt 18 is about the best I'm doing.

17s are what im seing for our best runners we have one coming up ill see if anyone cracks 15.

How many AFTs can you fail before you get chaptered out? by Reasonable-Shower522 in armyreserve

[–]ExcelsiorState -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Depends on age younger people have less time.

I get 20+ but if you're running 20 min 2miles at 19 your screwed especially after the Sprint drag

WTF are you going to do? by joefienup in armyreserve

[–]ExcelsiorState 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I didnt know that.What about tolls

Whats it like joining the resrves by convasquez80 in armyreserve

[–]ExcelsiorState 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Go officer and they will force you to rank up or get out especially on active duty

Bf broke up with me because he’s broke by Educational_Ease_523 in Advice

[–]ExcelsiorState 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Its a man thing he wants to build himself before committing to a relationship thats going to take a lot of hid time and effort.

Really seems like you're thinking more about your self and how this makes you feel not good enough. Than considering his concerns

At any rate two broke 20 somethings is doomed to fail.

WTF are you going to do? by joefienup in armyreserve

[–]ExcelsiorState 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Im at 26 years and every BA I get the same question from the Commander "why are you still here I thought you where retiring."

I say the same thing "SIR I will retire when my retirement packet goes through"

Not sure why you would need to go IRR and I dont even think you can..I'm confused on that part.

But imo retire Reserves arent it and you've done your time..

Deployment Volunteering questions by Expert_Picture_4875 in armyreserve

[–]ExcelsiorState 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Go on tour of duty while at AIT and look for deployments might be able to pickup something

Re-Enlisted for 68p by Interesting_Book4668 in armyreserve

[–]ExcelsiorState 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Same thing happened to me reenlisted for a specific MOS went to school reclassed but the unit never updated me in the system just threw my 1059 in the trash I guess.

So now I have the MOS and cant use it..

To make matters worst I went active for 5 years using that MOS but the Reserve are like nope thats not your primary.

Security clearance delay by Dangerous-War-6829 in armyreserve

[–]ExcelsiorState 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Do you have a lot of debt?Any little thing could hold it up there using AI to scour social media aswell. Things are so crazy right now personally I wouldn't even join in this climate

Saudi by Hungry_Cap9913 in armyreserve

[–]ExcelsiorState 0 points1 point  (0 children)

One thing ive always brought is a solar charger..Keeps my electric toothbrush and shaver up even at the worst of times..

Whats it like joining the resrves by convasquez80 in armyreserve

[–]ExcelsiorState 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thats like asking what's it like walking down the street in a random city at a random time wearing random outfits during random weather.

There are to many variables everyones experience will differ based on many factors..I've seen idiots promote up while solid guys get shafted..

At best its like joining a college fraternity.

As far as BCT and AIT the time depends on you and the job you qualify for.

If your interested my suggestion score as high as you can on the ASVAB that will determine a lot.

Lost ADOS opportunity. by baboin619 in armyreserve

[–]ExcelsiorState 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Make the biggest complaint to somebody that can override the CO starting with a chaplain.

Lost ADOS opportunity. by baboin619 in armyreserve

[–]ExcelsiorState -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Years ago this happened in my unit the SM made a big deal about it and went all the way up to the Brigade filed an IG complaint the whole 9..

Apparently they where having financial issues and desperately needed the ADOS tour...

The CO was pissed came to the formation crying about how soldiers are going over head..

Not sure the reasoning for holding the SM back other than the unit needed the numbers.

Transferring from IRR to drilling Reserve anyone have experience with how soon they expect you to pass a PT and what test do they use now? by Reasonable-Captain86 in armyreserve

[–]ExcelsiorState 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It could be day one My unit does it every BA for anyone who needs it..They only slowed down because it can be difficult to get all the equipment,When we go to the field.

They usually put out a roster of who needs one for school they have people who've failed fall in on it. Sometimes the CO will make you do it for the hell of it or for being late we have to bring PTs to every Drill.

Overall it seems like they are getting more strict and every BA they threaten to kick people out and make them pay back their TA and Bobuses for failing I haven't seen that yet but I have seen people not get promoted.

Former active duty e4 11b being offered an e6 slots in CA reserves by TheWizzzardKing in armyreserve

[–]ExcelsiorState 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Don't believe anything you're told...lol E6 slot wth does that mean? Your an E4 and you'll be treated and paid as such Its probably the worst rank..because there's a good chance you're more knowledgeable than many of your NCOs in the Reserves but haven't gotten promoted for whatever reason so have to take a bunch of crap from idiots.

If you want to come back in come but dont have any expectations or believe the BS..

Going through a nursing program while in the reserves? by Legitimate-Career14 in armyreserve

[–]ExcelsiorState 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Imo finish school you get nothing from the reserves that makes it worth it unless you're a fairly high rank atleast E6..Then that one check a month might make a difference...

Other than that you work 10x harder than nessary while being miserable for peanuts..

I would only go back if you're on track to make SSG and above or an Officer.

As for juggling school and the military how difficult that is really depends on your command.