How was your experience in the Navy?

Navy RESERVE ! What are the perks, pay, and benefits ? - What is YOUR experience?

• Hello, Im considering joining the Navy Reserve. I am a SENIOR in College, and I will be Graduating in TWO MONTHS !!! and I want something "long-term" and "STABLE", and it has always been my dream to go through the military experience. I don't want to fully give up my civilian life, but im a little skeptical about joinging somethiing for 8 YEARS. Any how, I am highly considering joining the Navy Reserve, and a recruiter will try to help me get into the Cryptology / Intelligence field. The only thing I am skeptical about is the money situation. I saw a military pay chart that said that basic "drilling" pay is only $196. If I make a 8 year commitment, I don't want to have to rely on that little amount for 8 years. However, I know that isn't the case with everyone and that is without bonuses and other things. So my question is . What, on average, to Reservist make a month (or every pay period)? What are the PERKS/benefits of being a Reservist (or active duty)? What was YOUR experience with the NAVY (active or reservist) ? Thank You *ALL ADVICE IS WELCOMED*

• Answer:

  you are expected to have a regular full time job over and above Drilling. Reserves is one weekend a month and 2 weeks a year.. and you are paid accordingly. you cannot xpect to make more than a couple hundred a month unless activated at least 30 days. you choose a job based on what the Unit you wish to drill at has. you must pay for Tricare Reserve Select if you want medical insurance. you do NOT get a housing allowance unless activated at least 30 days and otherwise meet the requirements.