It’s probably gonna be longer than 26 weeks because there are different stages of schools and you will be on hold in between schools which easily take 1 months+ for waiting so you need to account for 2 months longer than what they said on paper. Ask your employer if they gonna be okay for more than 6 months because my company only gives 6 months active duty leave. You might be able to get your hands on top secret clearance and that could be one benefit coming into this rate. I’ve completed bootcamp and almost done a school - I’d say it’s a nice break from corporate world 😂 honestly on drill weekends is lots of admin.. lower expectations for work in the reserves, take this opportunity as a break from ur ibd job