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Army Reserve

The Army Reserve offers citizens the opportunity to serve near home until they are needed to deploy. Reserve soldiers receive the same training as active-duty soldiers. After Basic Combat Training (BCT) and Advanced Individual Training (AIT), Reserve soldiers return to their civilian lives and spend one weekend a month drilling to keep their skills sharp. For roughly two weeks a year, Reserve soldiers serve on active duty, focusing on field and specialty training. They may have the opportunity to attend competitive Army training programs, such as Airborne and Air Assault command. Reserve soldiers could be called to active duty when needed.

Today's Army Reserve is 189,000 troops strong. Service options for the Army Reserve range from three to six years.

Before Serving in the Army Reserve

To enlist in the U.S. Army Reserve you must be between 18 and 39 years old (17 with parental consent). You must be a U.S. citizen or resident alien. A high command diploma is preferred, but a high command equivalent such as the GED may be accepted. You must pass the ASVAB test and a physical fitness exam.

All Reserve soldiers must complete nine weeks of Basic Combat Training, the same boot camp attended by full-time Army soldiers.

Army Reserve benefits

The Army Reserve offers many of the same benefits as the full-time Army, including fair pay for all time spent training or deployed.

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