Active Duty vs Reserves: What’s the Difference?
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When it comes to the Marine Corps, everyone always thinks ACTIVE DUTY like its the only thing we offer, wellll---Today we will be discussing the similarities and differences between the Marine Corps Active Duty (FULL TIME) and Reserve Programs (PART TIME)
So If you are considering joining the Marine Corps, it is important to understand the differences so you can make an informed decision for the type of lifestyle you want to live. Let’s go!
Similarities:
1. Boot Camp: The first similarity between active duty and reserve programs is that both require completion of boot camp AND it is the same for both programs and provides the necessary skills to become a Marine. (There are no differences)
2. The Marine TITLE: Regardless of which route you take, at the end of the day you are still a United States Marine and will be treated with the utmost respect whether you’re active or reserves.
3. Military discipline: Both active duty and reserve Marines are subject to military discipline and must adhere to the same standards and regulations.
4. Deployment: Active duty and reserve Marines can both be deployed overseas to support military operations, however reserves have more say depending on civilian commitments etc unlike active duty.
5. Training and career advancement: Finally, both active duty and reserve Marines have access to the same training and career advancement opportunities including MOS school. This allows Marines in either program to advance their skills and career goals. Note: promotions on the reserve side are different and DO take longer due to a lesser commitment than their active duty counterparts.
Differences:
1. Full-time commitment: The main difference between active duty and reserve programs is the full-time commitment. Active duty Marines serve full-time, while reserve Marines serve part-time and are able to maintain civilian careers. This allows tremendous flexibility to reserve Marines to go to school full time or have a full time civilian career.
2. Pay and Benefits: Active duty Marines receive full time pay and benefits where as reserve Marines only get paid when they’re working *one weekend per month/two weeks in the summer) HOWEVER, reserve Marines can volunteer to go on active duty orders and THEN receive full pay and benefits.
3. Length of service: Active duty Marines serve for a minimum of four years, while reserve Marines serve for a minimum of six years.
4. Training requirements: Reserve Marines are required to complete regular training and participate in monthly drills and exercises in order to maintain readiness. Active duty Marines receive continuous training and are always ready for deployment.
5. Deployment frequency: Active duty Marines are more likely to be deployed overseas, while reserve Marines are typically only deployed during times of high demand and its “technically” optional under certain circumstances.
6. Duty Stations: Reservist are guaranteed to be stationed where they enlisted from. For instance, if you enlist out of San Diego California, you will either work out of Camp Pendleton or Miramar. No surprises .This means they get to be local with friends and family and DON’T have to change duty stations regularly like their active duty counterparts . BEST PART is that if you decide to move, your job moves with you to your new state or city.
So at the end of the day, it’s ultimately dependent on the type of lifestyle you want to live and commitment you want to make.
Do you want full pay and benefits? Go active.
Do you prefer more flexibility and have a separate plan/career? Go reserves.
Either way you’re still a United States Marine and that’s what truly counts!
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nice seeing recruiters use social media and platforms such as youtube to reach the civilian population and inform them about joining the military. 🙏🏻
@TSYONTZ
Жыл бұрын
Absolutely. It’s a great tool and way to minimize misconceptions and explain how things work
Awesome video! Thank you Taylor
Good video Taylor keep up the good work 😎💪
Much respect gunny
@TSYONTZ
Жыл бұрын
I appreciate it man
Biggest difference between Active Duty and Reserves is the freedom. Reserves allows you to transfer units easier and IF you decide to go on active duty orders you have the freedom to choose from a pool of orders to go to duty stations such as Lejeune or Pendleton. There’s more freedom and so long as you get your hours in, then you’ll be good. Another thing is, outside of your AT, you’re not really guaranteed much MOS training because there’s admin paperwork and other things that you must do like dental, medical, audiology, range, and various other things. Also Active Duty Opportunities at least in my MOS are at minimum 9 months. You can get full benefits in the reserves if you get 3 years of active duty time to include your entry level training (boot camp, MCT, AIT)
This was really informative thanks, I am currently debating weather I want to go full time or reservist, my job currently pays me really good and I don’t want to just quit it so the reserves is looking good for me, and also I want to get a new car and if I join full time I have a feeling I won’t be able to pay it lol.
@patboland1650
Ай бұрын
What did you do in the end?
I have to go Reserves since I plan on going into the Sheriff’s office. But still respect the Active Duty individuals!
Good Information…
The Best of both worlds experience is a Marine Reserve who is activated to deploy in combat. There are also some opportunities for reserves to join active deployments. Some reservist are also prior full active Marines.
@Tyler you should do a stream on age limit and length of service is allowed in the Marine Corps
@TSYONTZ
Жыл бұрын
ill write that down 🔥
Hey…. Can Reserves choose to work 2 to 3 times a week depending on your school schedule for more money ? And do they pay for housing?
How hard is it to get into the Active reserves once in the reserves is it a long process?
Great video! I have a questions and hopefully you can help me out with it. As a Marine in the reserve are you able to do additional trainings (not deployments) after you are done with your MOS School and you’re back in your hometown?
@tekutaito9403
8 ай бұрын
That’s a great question, did you figure out the answer?
Going to bootcamp in September
@TSYONTZ
Жыл бұрын
Congrats! Be sure to watch my boot camp video for tips !
@cooper2904
Жыл бұрын
I might see you there!
So a question I have is my MOS going into the marines is logistics specalists is it likely I could get a job working in logistics on the cilvian side while being in the reserves making good salary?
Just a question... Is it possible to be in the army reserves while living abroad- as in live abroad commute regularly to your home unit for training?
How hard is to go active when you’re reserves?
Is it possible to do reserves and not deploy any?
I have a job currently and I don’t want to lose that position, however I want to serve our country so I believe that the reserves is something that would fit my lifestyle. My concern is that I’d lose my position at my current job during boot camp.
@jordynt3164
Ай бұрын
talk to a recruiter. mine said laws were in place where the company has to keep your spot and let you go.
If the age requirement is cut off after your 28th birthday, is there anyway waivers are possible at 31??
Hey man, im having a tough time figuring out between Marine Reserves and National Guard, both infantry. What would you recommend?
@njrm98
9 ай бұрын
Guard will have more money for training and schools plus better benefits
Is the Covid vaccination still mandatory when joining to marine corps? Or can you choose not to get it and still join?
@TSYONTZ
Жыл бұрын
No loner mandatory. You can join today without the vaccine
Well.. this sucks considering I was going reserve to help out with bills and get me better benefits lol.
@Chuked
7 ай бұрын
The reserves are more suited for younger people who likely want to join but want to also focus on their career or college/university
Hi there , I am using blood presser medic and wanna apply for military rather Navi or army My question is can I get a wave for my using medic in first 6 weeks of training My blood presser is under control with using medic And my worry is dose military giving me a wave to use my medic during the training time ? Thanks in advance
Does an ACL injury resulting in surgery disqualify me?
@TSYONTZ
Жыл бұрын
It does not. You just need to provide a recruiter with the necessary information (hospital visits, discharge paperwork, etc) so the doctors can review everything.
Hey 😊
I wanna join the Marine Corp, but the recruiter told me I had to get my hand tattoo removed before I can. Is it possible for me to get a waiver for my tattoo maybe.?
@TSYONTZ
Жыл бұрын
He’s right. We don’t allow hand tattoos, you have to have it 100% removed. No waivers.
@Kayse_Kay
Жыл бұрын
Are artist tattoos allowed
I want to join reserve army, the differences between the benefits as reserve to active duty ?
@echo_94
Жыл бұрын
Talk to an Army recruiter, this is Marine Corps
i wish i could join but i cant swim to save my life so its very unfortunate
@Rusty24k
2 күн бұрын
also is it worth joining army national guard or marine reserves?
Is it possible of joining the Marines with a family
@TSYONTZ
Жыл бұрын
Absolutely. Depends on how many kids though tbh.
@helloyou8497
Жыл бұрын
@@TSYONTZ what’s the minimum?
@TSYONTZ
Жыл бұрын
I’m unsure what you mean by minimum but you can be married and have a kid and be ok. If you have 2 kids you have to go reserves. 3+ kids and you’re not eligible
@helloyou8497
Жыл бұрын
@@TSYONTZ disregard that question
Your wife said good luck 🤞😊
Taylor just a heads up. Someone has created a fake Instagram account using your photos.