The Navy Reserve is a force of highly trained men and women available to meet the expanded needs of the regular Navy. Most reservists serve part time one weekend a month and during a two-week period called Annual Training (AT). People join the Navy Reserve for many reasons. Some join for the attractive pay, benefits and training opportunities. Many Americans are simply proud to serve in the Navy Reserve, where they play important roles in support of the defense of our country. Reservists serve as officers or enlisted personnel, depending on their qualifications and interests. Officers are normally college graduates, while enlisted personnel are usually high school graduates. The Navy Reserve offers a variety of programs for prospective members. Brief descriptions of some follow.
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 For more information on the Navy Reserve, contact your Officer Recruiter.
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Navy Veteran (NAVET) Program
Qualified veterans discharged from the Navy within four years or less can be re-enlisted in the same paygrades they held at the time of separation through the NAVET program, depending upon Navy Reserve needs in particular ratings. The paygrades for those discharged from the Navy for more than four years will be based on the length of time since discharge and the needs of the Navy Reserve of particular ratings. |
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Direct Commission Officer (DCO) Program
Qualified civilian and Selected Reserve enlisted men and women with specific college degrees and applicable work experience may receive direct commissions in the Navy Reserve as officers in such fields as engineering, cryptology, intelligence, public affairs, oceanography, medical, nursing, supply and chaplaincy. It's a great way to put professional skills to use in helping maintain the freedom of our country while enjoying the many benefits of being an officer in the Navy Reserve. |
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Full Time Support (FTS) is the new name for Training Administration of the Reserve (TAR)
This special program is open to qualified Navy veterans to serve on full-time active duty to manage, train and administer Navy Reserve personnel in accordance with policies prescribed by the Chief of Naval Operations. FTS assignments for officers and enlisted personnel are at air squadrons, shore activities or aboard Navy Reserve Force ships home ported in the United States. Also at shore-based naval air stations, Naval Reservists are responsible for the safety of the most advanced Navy jet aircraft. |
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Navy Reserve Benefits
The Navy Reserve offers many benefits including:  - Extra monthly income
- Retirement program
- The opportunity to learn new skills and sharpen existing ones
- Reserve Montgomery GI Bill (educational assistance)
- Military department store (exchange) and grocery store (commissary) privileges
- Low-cost life insurance options (up to $250,000)
- Travel opportunities
- Management and leadership training
- Health care for injury or illness sustained during active duty and training periods
- Department of Veterans Affairs Home-Loan Guarantee Program (available to reservists with at least six years of honorable service)
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