Honestly the best and clearest explanation of the reserves and how it works with college. And was impressed with the gym edit at the beginning! hard to believe you only have about 300 subscribers.

@SheldonLeeFit

7 жыл бұрын

Ky Mac thank you, that really means a lot. I just started making these videos so hopefully I can reach more people and share more knowledge moving forward!

Im in my first semester of college rn, I wanted to be a marine since a kid but senior year of high school I realize college was the best path for my future, but now I have that feeling of regret because being a marine has been my dream for years.

@thatmeanmexican9423

3 жыл бұрын

Same here bro I think I will go next year because I don’t want to live with that regret the rest of my life

@tanicwhisper0647

2 жыл бұрын

Do it man. I am 5 years out and still regret it. The regret never goes away and it only get’s stronger and worse. You start feeling old and too late for that opportunity. Blaming others and sometimes yourself for never going. So my advice. DO IT

@sparke66

Жыл бұрын

As a few others said, definitely go for it if your heart tells you to do so. If you choose the active duty route and do your 4 years, you could go back to college but this time have the GI Bill behind your back

@ac-4204

2 ай бұрын

Become an officer. Get commissioned after college.

@squishygaming3325

Ай бұрын

Commission.

Very inspirational video!! I'm a Navy reservist and it's nice that I can relate to most of the stuff you had to go through. Really motivational stuff. Keep up the good work.

First time watching this i was in the dep. This is my second time watching and im rolling my sleeves. Thank you for the insight and knowledge!! Rah

Hey, thank you so much for your video. As someone going through the decision process of whether to pursue Reservist life with college or not, this definitely helped.

Although I was never a big fan of being a reservist not because I got beef against them, I always wanted to join active duty but now thinking about it more.. I will probably enlist next year when my 2nd year of college is done, take the year off, earn the title and move on what I gotta do. Thank you so much for this video it opened more to me.

@SheldonLeeFit

7 жыл бұрын

Animus Denied I'm glad to hear that man. Definitely explore all your options before making a decision and I try to help people be more aware. Thanks for the comment bro best of luck and let me know if you have any other questions - I'll try to answer as many in these videos!

@XFSAngelOfDeath

5 жыл бұрын

Thsts what I did. I enlisted August 17, 2018 at 1100.

@davidkinglifts

5 жыл бұрын

How did it turn out for you guys what mos and did you deploy while going to college

@adamsjourney98

5 жыл бұрын

Enlistment is a trap. Stay away bro. Stay far away where it's safe. See you on the other side.

@alexisdesoto7341

2 жыл бұрын

how has it been man?

Great video man, I signed up for the marine reserves and am going to college after my training also but I had no idea about the Montgomery GI Bill, definitely something I will ask my recruiter about

really love your videos bro. im currently active and im about to have two deployments under my belt.. i just cant hack into the high tempo work lifestyle anymore and need time for me to accomplish the things that I want. been looking into the reserves and your videos are really helping make an informed decision on what my next process should be.

Amazing video, you cleared a lot of questions I had. Thank you and keep doing what your doing.

Great content. I'm an 0311 reservist with 3 years in/left and 2 years of college left. I went to boot straight after HS then started college in the spring. Wish I would've found a channel like this 3 years ago! Keep it up! 👍

@SheldonLeeFit

7 жыл бұрын

Sonnench thanks, brotha! I really appreciate that. Good luck with your academics, rahh

@lamartv3d366

5 жыл бұрын

Did you have to pay for any tuition Books or fees. How did you pay for housing ?

@LightVino

3 жыл бұрын

Is it any way to contact you, I need to ask you a few questions about reserve

What's up Sheldon! Dope video and very informative. Keep them coming!!!

@SheldonLeeFit

7 жыл бұрын

Jamie Sanders thanks brother! I appreciate the support man and thank you for your service.

I'm trying to do the same thing. I'm in college right now but next summer I want to join the marine reserves. It's a dream of mine

@SheldonLeeFit

7 жыл бұрын

Ramal Revilo I wish you the best. Remember to take advantage of every opportunity and you'll do great. Good luck!

@spiscold50

3 жыл бұрын

Same bro

@bigpoppa1250

3 жыл бұрын

Same here bro, how did it work out ?

I went that route 20 years ago and now I’m currently a Speech Language Pathologist!!! Stay motivated LEATHERNECKS!!!!

Hey Sheldon I really appreciate your video! It is helpful.

one year my annual training was moved to september which sucked because it was the start of the semester and i got dropped from my classes i was registered. Luckily i explained my situation and got reinstated.

Love these Marine Corps videos!

you're a total inspiration to this air force reservist ; )

Sheldon, I love your channel. I like to share my experience of me being a reservist. I started in the US Army Reserve in 1997 and then went into the California Air National Guard (USAF) in 2005. My MOS is military police and Helicopter crew chief. I have deployed to Iraq in 2003 and Afghanistan in 2014. Other then my deployments and basic training, I have never served on Active duty. I guess the reasons are some of the same you have in your earlier video. Also I was single at the time and looking for a civilian career so I wanted to remain close to home. I have a four college degree now so yes it was challenge to balance my Reserve responsibilities and going to school. It was the same in finding a job and working. I wanted to get into Law enforcement so there was a training academy I have to attend which I could not leave just to attend a two week training event. Well, that is part of the reason I did not reenlist with the Army Reserve because I felt they did not care if I have a training academy that I cannot take time off. Well, all I can say I am into my 20 year career and am close to retiring, I had no regrets in joining the military.

This video helps 🥵🥵 Im a fresh marine just graduated MCT . Currently going through my 0231 (intelligence specialist) course in damn neck . I’m trying to get the ball rolling on enrolling in college. An intelligence officer (0202) would be a dream come true. Maybe even attempting to make it into the naval academy in Austin would be awsome . Not an easy feat i know but I feel like I’m more closer to that possibility now than I’ll ever be 💪🏼. This video brings a lot of motivation to the table and I appreciate it . Semper Fi devil 💪🏼

Bro I'm currently active duty what do you think I should do to prep for the transition from active to reserve.

I plan to go reserves right now, then transfer to my graduate college, always wanted to be in the military

I'm concerned about the reserves because I plan on going out of state for college and not sure how I'd travel back to the duty station for at and drill weekends

appreciate the shout-out bro. great info and the edit turned out dope

Hey man how many college credits did you receive for boot, mct, and mos school? Jw because I just got out of boot and im headed back to college in January. also btw the discipline and work ethic you're talking about is true people! I'm also very frugal too bro love saving money. Just subbed

Man I wish dentistry existed in the Marines. That's why I'm going Navy route.

Hey man, im interested in joining reserves. Do I get more additional benefits with school if I deploy?

Ik that you have wife/gf that you can split down the middle with bills,but what do you recommend for young adults who need to find a place to stay while they are Reserved and in college

What about sports in college while being in the reserves?

Was ur example of attending annual training in the middle of an important course avoidable? Were you taking classes during the summer or was it bad luck at the end of a spring semester? Curiously asking cuz I'd really not like to find myself in that situation lol

My marine recruiter said tuition assistance is included for reserves??

This video is perfect for me because this is exactly what I want to do.

What score do you need on the ASVAB to do Supply Administration? And how long is the MOS school training for it?

This was a big help

Hey man I’m about to go into the reserves to complete school like you. I’m really into fitness as well. How did this go for you, did u lose it all at basic but gained the muscle back after. Your perspective would be great; thanks man

I'm 6 years late but I want to say for anyone who wants to join the marines while in college. I would suggest the national guard instead. The reason for that is in the marine reserves you're pretty limited on where you can go to college. Like you have to go to school near a marine base (there's not much bases in the US). So let's say you want to go to the University of Wyoming, you can't really in the marine reserves because you need to stay close to the base for weekend drills and Wyoming has none of that whereas the national guard you can be anywhere in the country you want.

if i join the reserves can I immediately sign up to go to college

I was reading up on the RECP, as commissioning in active duty is my goal - can I go from enlisted reserve to officer active or would I have to finish the remainder of my reserve contract as an officer before going active duty?

Perfect video.

To join the reserves can I talk to any recruiter or are there specific recruiters for reserves ?

Hello sir, I actually just got a call from a marines recruiter without me ever inquiring about it. It sounds interesting, but is the reserves tuition assistance really good tho? I'd hate to be misguided. Thanks again and thank you for your service!

I heard that study abroad is possible in the reserves depending on the unit, but how common is it? Well, more like, how likely can such requests be accepted?

Do you plan on staying in the reserves? I EAS as a Sergeant in 9 months and was considering switching over.

I'm planning to go to USMCRDSD after high school, go to the reserves for 4 years while do college, then active duty.

@SheldonLeeFit

7 жыл бұрын

Julian Klimczyk sounds like a plan. Good luck man!

@anthonylopez2599

7 жыл бұрын

Julian Klimczyk do a 6 year contract. You'll get more benifits

What job do you do when youre not at drill?

If I'm in rotc while in college and a reserve marine will the contract transfer over

Im joining soon and i get sworn in on monday, they changed the rule I guess because after boot camp my college is paid for (mostly) i have like 1/6 of the total cost to pay for it.

@stephanolemus7333

3 жыл бұрын

are you in the reserves program?

What are the chances of getting deployed in college while in the reserves?

What if you wanted to join the infantry

I was Army now Navy (Seabee) do I still get TA from my prior service? I’m assuming not since I’m reactivated as a sailor but hey a question I wanna figure out lol 😂

Can reservists join the wrestling team or athletic teams?

can anyone comment balancing reserve and work schedule?

Do you work other than in the marines?

How marine reserve pay for college fee?

Why have you stopped uploading?

Lee, are you planning to re-enlist?

First I love your code of work. Yes embrace the suck. I'm currently a student and planning on transferring to 4 year university this fall. So basically I have 2 years left to get my degree. Do you think it's better for me to stop and join active duty or reserve?

@spiscold50

3 жыл бұрын

Reserves and then become an officer if you want

Maybe the Air Force and Army have TA is because they have national guard? I'm not sure just throwing it up there

What about while active duty?

Yo man, im literally in the situation you were in. I'm a undergrad business administration major but I decided to join the Marine Corps my sophomore year. I'm leaving to boot camp in 3 days as a 0313 LAV Crewman reservist. Thanks for all the info brother.

@SheldonLeeFit

7 жыл бұрын

David Liu no problem! Best of luck at boot camp and remember to make the most of it!

@LightVino

3 жыл бұрын

Is there any way I can contact you for quesitons

Great Vid bro! Subscribed! I'm from the UK, I hopefully will be joining the British Equilavent!

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Question being a reserve how much do you get pay. I thought reserve get pay around $400 or $500. But I was watching a video the other day forgot the youtuber name and he mention something payment being under $300 and that's only after 10 deployment something. He mention even if they go to train that 1 or 2 week that don't count their fore due to that reason payments are bad

@jordanmeadows4115

5 жыл бұрын

everything regarding pay is public information you can find online. As a new reservist, per day, you get paid 90-95 dollars. So a two day drill weekend for a new reservist is roughly 180 after taxes

Easy money, how long do you have to be at your command before they approve your TA? Also, does CLEP help?

@247OnlineGuy

6 жыл бұрын

Oh my bad Navy Reserves don’t get TA, does Navy get the GI bill you mentioned?

Did you get a sign on bonus

so it will pay for my college right?

Great info ..What are the chances of deployment while in school !?

@SheldonLeeFit

7 жыл бұрын

Uriel Morales Ortiz thanks! Well, it's hard to say due to the nature of politics, but I volunteered 3 times from 2013 - 2015 and never got to go...

Marine reserve a good idea for a family man ???

Does active duty get (ta) because a marines recruiter told me they Did?

@spiscold50

3 жыл бұрын

yes

Since you just had the GI Bill, did you have to take any loans or anything to pay school?

@NYxxTyler

6 жыл бұрын

grocery.kj78 reservist don't get a post 9/11 G.I Bill they get a Montgomery G.I Bill for 36 months that give you around 300 a month for semester not a lot but it's something. Most of us all apply for financial aid as well and take out student loans like you said

Could you do NROTC In college for marine reserves?

@arturom9145

2 жыл бұрын

Im confused about that to did you get any info?

As a reservist, since they don’t have T.A, they do not pay for your all your tuition? Or just some

@spiscold50

3 жыл бұрын

$360 a month like he said, that's it. But airforce and army still cover full tuition

Is this a lie or not a recruiter told me can I get paid for 4 days for a two-day weekend

@hassaniilyes5300

5 жыл бұрын

Fabo Johnson it’s true!! the two day weekend pay is the equivalent of 4 days pay in active duty

Thought i was watching gaming leather neck for 3 min

Would you recommend joining the reserves at 16? (that's the age limit for Canada with parental permission.) I am a female, and my dad doesn't really want me to join the military at a young age. Do you have any advice for me?

@SheldonLeeFit

7 жыл бұрын

Kaya Dupuis you're still so young that I would personally listen to my parents, especially if I'm depending on them for living expenses. With that said, the military will be there for you when you become of age, and maybe by then you'll want to pursue something else. Don't rush into anything without really thinking about it! Hope that helps.

@make-trix4036

6 жыл бұрын

I did it at that age, you do you.

Do reservist have to go through bootcamp first? I want to join the reserve while in college,and I'd fucking love to go to Parris island,I need it.Please reply

@JackMeoff46

3 жыл бұрын

@ZITI Notgivingawaythisinfo bruh I ended up active duty Air Force lol. Thanks for the reply though!

@JackMeoff46

3 жыл бұрын

@ZITI Notgivingawaythisinfo Smart move bro, you get the best of both worlds. All the best to you!

My recruiter told me that I would receive TA in the reserves...

@nicholasbeach4909

4 жыл бұрын

Hilmer Melgar I’m about to enlist in the reserves and my recruiter told me I would get TA. Did you get TA?

@presasisaac

4 жыл бұрын

You dont get TA lmao i told the same thing but i believe we get our states scholarship

@SitYoAhhDown

3 жыл бұрын

GI bill thats it

Can the reserve possibly pay 100% tution on college if it’s a cheap college or at least pay most of it

@spiscold50

3 жыл бұрын

No

@spiscold50

3 жыл бұрын

Go to airforce reserve if you want full tuition

Hey man great videos! I was on active duty in the army and I'm in the reserves now and going to school. I wonder if you're still making KZread videos because I'm definitively interested in making some. Hit me up if you can!

What if you get deployed?

@krane15

5 жыл бұрын

That would be tough luck.

I just came back from bootcamp and I am a reservist，should I apply for collge during the 10 days leaves or after mos school？

@brandongo9354

6 жыл бұрын

Did you get paid for bootcamp

@vargas0033

5 жыл бұрын

ObViOsPillow you do

@brandongo9354

5 жыл бұрын

d v lol I literally just graduated last Friday from bootcamp... I had $2k left

@SaltyChevron

5 жыл бұрын

@@brandongo9354 I'm a reservist too I'm at most school at camp Johnson I'm applying when I get to my unit in July

@gustavoalmanza2673

5 жыл бұрын

Binlin Chen I’m waiting a year after I finish my MOS school to re-enroll

If it's one week a month, would I miss one whole week of school?

@mixedyc2601

4 жыл бұрын

Its a weekend a month

Can you still apply for financial aid in the reserves

@NYxxTyler

6 жыл бұрын

TUNA IS HERE yes you can.

Reserves is basically just fucking national guard

So I can still get my music degree while in the Marine Corps, right? I'm obsessed with music but I really want to join the Marine Corps.

@bubbles6883

6 жыл бұрын

Just go reserves i think

@socorrosoza3495

6 жыл бұрын

Why not enlist in the reserves and later on join the Marine Corps band after your degree?

@jynngr

5 жыл бұрын

I'm curious about what you ended up doing. I'm currently trying to decide between joining before or after school. I'm also interested in music - if I go to school first I would like to get a degree in music performance.

@krane15

5 жыл бұрын

@@jynngr After school only if you intend to become an officer. No sense in getting a degree first to become enlisted. That would be moving backwards.

Hi bro I’m A Philippine marine reservist!

What about Deployments?? Wtf

How did you do it to work full time, go to college full time, and be in the reserves? How hard was it?

@SheldonLeeFit

7 жыл бұрын

EdsonH1011 I'll talk about this in a future video. It was a grinder, but I think anyone can do it if they really wanted to.

@EdsonH1011

7 жыл бұрын

Sheldon Lee alright man thanks! I'll be shipping out to boot camp Aug 7, and I'm going to the reserves and plan on doing all of that. Keep up the good work 👍🏻

@EdsonH1011

7 жыл бұрын

Camisad thanks bro!

@LightVino

3 жыл бұрын

@@EdsonH1011 is there any way to contact you ? I have questions

Can you go every weekend of the month while in the reserves?

Okay so I'm 17 going to graduate it Jan and turn 18 in Jan. When I join the marine reserves will I get paid enough to live in a apartment or will I need another job.

@tatyanamelvin2810

6 жыл бұрын

Chase Belmarez you will need another job

A college football coach wants me to play football however I'm going to join the marines on January after my first season so would athletics and the reserves conflict a lot with each other and would it be a good choice to do both also do you know a lot of athletes that are reservists

@SheldonLeeFit

7 жыл бұрын

Frank Hernandez there aren't many reservists college athletes that I know of, but I heard it's possible. You would need to work with your unit to make up the drill dates when you have games and stuff for college athletics. It's not common, but it's possible.

A recruiter told me that we would receive $10,000 in tuition assistance and $1,200 for rent per month

@1eru24

5 жыл бұрын

Casey Gamber is this true for any college?

So, as a marine reserve, do we have to pay tuition by ourself? because you said marine corps and navy dont have TA.

@1eru24

5 жыл бұрын

Antwan Thai did you find any answer to this?

@TheMancaveMMA

5 жыл бұрын

@@1eru24 get u a 6 year active reserve contract and u will get a gi bill. 380 a month. If u do 4x4 contract instead of 6x2 u dont get anything

I have a scholarship to run track at my University but the problem is that it’s only a partial scholarship and money is tight for me. The question is can I serve my country in the Marine Corps Reserve 92 day reservist program while getting my college paid for and do you think the program would balance out with college athletics?

@jordanmeadows4115

5 жыл бұрын

if you are joining the usmc reserves to pay for college, choose a different branch. The USMCR does not give you any money for school besides the reserve gi bill which is 360 a month

Like fighting a war on two fronts. Bad idea. I've heard many people proclaim they worked full-time and went to school full-time. What they neglect to say is that they had superior and mentors on both ends that cooperated with them and supported their endeavors. Not everybody has that type of arrangement. Most bosses just want what they want and don't care about what else is going on in your life. There's also the type of job you have and the degree you're seeking. Some degrees you can literally do online. Others require your constant presence and undivided attention in groups or in labs and take a lot more of your time than just school hours. If it were easy everybody would be doing it. Choose wisely.

My father says that if I want to do cyber related fields in the Marines I still have to go through infantry even during the reserves. Is this true? I figured I can get to a cyber field immediately within the Marines as a reservist without being in infantry.