Can you be active in one branch and reserve in another?

Once one goes on active duty, with the exception of a few commissioned officer specialties (such as a physician), one cannot simply transfer from one branch of the service to another. Then you have to get out of the military, and then visit a recruiter to join the different service, as a prior-service recruit.

Can you be in two different military branches?

You can only be a member of one branch of the military. You can enlist in another branch of the military only after you’ve successfully complete your enlistment in the first branch that you were a part of before and properly discharged. If you’re thinking of being in Navy reserves and Army reserves at the same time.

Can you join army reserves without active duty?

You can join the U.S. military reserves without prior military service if you meet the basic qualifications. You must be a U.S. citizen or resident alien. You must pass a physical exam, a background check and the ASVAB test. Reserve officers must have college degrees.

Can you go active duty while in the reserves?

Switching from the Army Reserve to Active Duty is possible, but it is not an immediate process and can take several months (and is not always approved). The first step to switching to Active Duty is to meet with your local recruiter. Once your Active Duty status is granted you will receive an Active Duty report date.

Which military branch is the hardest to join?

Do not expect to get into this military branch without a high school diploma. In addition, it is most difficult to get a satisfactory score in the Armed Forces Vocational Aptitude Battery. Thus, in this regard, the Air Force is the hardest military branch out of all five primary branches to get into.

Has anyone served in all branches?

REENA ROSE SIBAYAN/The Jersey JournalVeteran Bob Button stands in his Jersey City home next to photos of himself in the Navy, Marine Corps and Army. Button has served in all five branches of the military. Bob Button calls his military career a “hat trick.”

What branch is best for reserves?

I am sure you know if you are a very physically fit person the Marines are the best. If you love technology the Air Force and the Navy will,offer great training. I spent 20 years with the Air Force between regular and reserve service and 4 years in the Naval Reserves.

Do reserves get GI Bill?

GI Bill benefits are available for Selected Reserve and National Guard members to help with education and training costs. The Montgomery GI Bill Selected Reserve (MGIB-SR), is available to members of the Army, Navy, Air Force, Marine Corps, and Coast Guard Reserves, as well as the National Guard.