Army reserve is the beeeeeeeesssssssst of both world hands down and cant wait to join. In my perspective you have a 90 percent chance to be successful in LIFE, the respect in the civilian world is huge.

@nelsonjackson5718

5 жыл бұрын

Maybe from standard civis it is but the real civilians only respect the real veterans and when I say real vets I'm talking about combat vets those are the ones who will always get my highest respect active duty vets who haven't seen combat will get standard respect and well if you're reserves then well sorry no respect for you 🤷‍♂️ now through my enlistment if I dont see combat I'll tell people who thank me for my service etc an if I see combat which I hope I do wanna actually do something for pur country and defend my brothers in arms from threats hence why I've chosen 12b

@joelfranco4946

5 жыл бұрын

Explain more please man considering

@sheldongreene8366

5 жыл бұрын

Nelson Jackson I mean some soldiers can’t help that they haven’t seen combat it depends on your unit dickhead

@user-dj2sz8qn1w

5 жыл бұрын

@@nelsonjackson5718 This is not a well thought out comment.

@kishredbird3599

4 жыл бұрын

@@nelsonjackson5718 see I'm joining the reserves to get that respect. Yes I'm aiming to get a POG job that doesnt deploy not because I'm scared by any means, but because I want to serve and play my part and because I have a 2yo that needs his dad. I'd love to earn the respect of a combat warrior and maybe near the end of my career I'll possibly request to change to 11 or 12b and do at least 1 tour to fight. My life in the civilian world is too important to risk because of my child but I'll happily serve in my own way. Its overcoming and obstacle and doing something most people wouldn't never even attempt out of fear. Just passing basic puts you above most civilians in terms of strength

I did 34 years total in active, National Guard, and Army Reserves. Never regretted it...would do it again. I was originally going to make the Army a career, but in those days with Nam going on...I was with my wife and baby a total of 11 months in a three year period. Went in as an E1,at Ft. Polk, went to regular army OCS at Ft Benning, and retired a full Colonel. So, I was a Mustang, and I have always believed every officer should spend time as enlisted, in a line unit, to see what its like to serve under good people, incompetent people, and dangerous people. I enjoy watching your videos. My Grand son is at Benning 19D MOS.

@LuisRivera25234

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for your service.

@rustybuckshott1810

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for your service, any tips on being a 19D from your grandson? Or how’s he liking it? I want to be a Calvary scout.

That's crazy!! My fiancé is now at basic , signed up reserves and the reason why he did it is to finish college and become an officer! This is amazing information

@titojesusmane9540

3 жыл бұрын

How'd everything go for you two?

@quarawlisstafford487

Жыл бұрын

@@titojesusmane9540 they broke up she ignored 🤣

Thank you for your information about Reserve. I'm in the same boat deciding on Active or Reserve, but I'm for sure going in Army Reserve now.

@MattWard89

7 жыл бұрын

You're welcome, thanks for the feedback!

@sealevelcain9303

7 жыл бұрын

Shootemup89 you will be deployed soon front line combat like everybody else

@Dsoslicc

6 жыл бұрын

Sea Level Cain tf

@fabojohnson2302

6 жыл бұрын

Alesha Singh you're making the right choice by joining the reserve make sure you take advantage of the opportunity that they give you to go to college that will help you out a lot go get your associate's degree or a bachelor's degree an the military will pay for that and if not they have a lot of Grants out there for you to apply for but I'm 100% sure that the military will pay for that you can't get the tuition assistance until you're in the reserves for I think a year but you can get the Montgomery GI bill right off after you get out of basic training and AIT enroll into school I promise you that it will help you out in the long run

@SnowQuaker

5 жыл бұрын

looks like you're enlisting in the marines because you got a 3 on your ASVAB

So I was low key terrified but supper excited to do national guard reserves... But watching your videos and learning So much helps a TON...

Thank you for posting all your videos. They have helped me decide and also figure out I am capable. I will follow your advice to train and I will give an update when I can.

Thank you for this information! I really needed to hear it from an actual person in reserve instead of a recruiter!

Matt I know this vid is a little old but you've just cleared up so much for me man thank you I was gonna go guard but now all the points you made about army reserve made so much sense for me and the MOS I want is available in reserves 31B

Thanks Matt, you're the only one worth listening too about the army love your vids man

im about to head to MEPS for possibly the last time before officially signing on and this was one video i needed to watch, thank you

If you have a good job and or are attending college and want a degree in life then reserves is for you if you have nothing and or want to serve your country for the whole then active is the way to go just remember if you join try to stay for 20 years the retirement is awesome.

@MattWard89

7 жыл бұрын

Pretty much. But today you don't even have to stay active for 20 years. The new retirement system will go off of time in service so if you do 15 years you can still collect some retirement if you go with that plan. I'm not 100% on specifics but anybody who signs up now is ushered into the new retirement system. Guys who joined a little earlier like me have the choice.

@reyy568

7 жыл бұрын

Shootemup89 how old you was when you joined

@AstroSauce2002

6 жыл бұрын

Doppler Boy lol

@joelfranco4946

5 жыл бұрын

oMuRDA-MiTTiNo PS4 damn look I totally would but I got 4 sisters I’m the only son 22 n no kid I need a son so I can join n won’t have a prob if I die I dnt wanna let my father down

@dannellgreen39

5 жыл бұрын

4

Your backstory is spot on very similar to my experience in deciding to join the Reserves.

I think you just convinced me man! I wasn't quite sure on what I wanted to do because I am a programmer as well and never knew you could be a soldier and a programmer! I'm going to set up a meeting with a recruiter soon. Thanks man!

@stayup91

4 жыл бұрын

Hey how did your experience turn out i am thinking about joining the reserves

@bryanjimenez5845

Жыл бұрын

What is your mos

Matt this video was really helpful to me. I'm meeting with a recruiter about a potential 2 year scholarship for my junior and senior year of college. I was a little stressed becuase although I see myself as an officer in the military, Idk what being in the army reserve was like. Hearing the reasons why you joined army reserves matches the reasons why I want to. God bless and wish you luck!

@eminent830

Жыл бұрын

How is it now? I feel like going rotc but man I’m already in the reserve and officer life seems like hell

Even though this isn't a new video it's my first time coming across it, and I appreciate the info. Thanks Ward.

super informative in me weighing National Guard vs. Army Reserves! thanks!

🙂✌🏻Thank you! I appreciate the videos. God bless.

I Always Watch Your Videos. Thank You You Made My Mind Up Reserves It Is 👏🏾

Thank you so much for all your videos they are amazing. They're very helpful.

@MattWard89

7 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

You have no idea how much this video just helped me.. I really appreciate it!! I was between the 2, active and reserve.. I work for the postal service already and many were wondering why I would leave this job for active when I could just go Reserve and continue.. and I agree.. i also want to get into other things out side of work... but thanks!

@kittykat2580

2 жыл бұрын

So which did you choose? I’m in the same situation. I’m not full time with the USPS though

I respect you so g d much for being insightful and unbiased. Your channel has helped me decide to join the army reserves. Ship out for basic in about 3 months

@Tygafan1232

6 жыл бұрын

Vinny Greeley 92y?

@Tygafan1232

6 жыл бұрын

Vinny Greeley or what mos ? I swear in next week I'll be 92y (only mos available in my state)

@VinnyGreeley

6 жыл бұрын

MI & the best of luck to you brother!! :)

Love the videos man keep up the good work I'm planning on joining soon and your bids motivate the hell out of me

Dude honestly thank you I’m in the same place right now my self and you have helped me a ton!!

@MattWard89

6 жыл бұрын

Great! :)

Thank you so much for this video Have a meeting with the recruiter on Monday ✌🏾✌🏾😉😉

To each their own deciding with ANY components. Kudos to ALL who raised their right hand, timing and circumstances are different for everyone. My time in the Army National Guard had its ups and downs. My initial decision factor was availability of both federal and state benefits especially for school...

I’m actually about to start my programming courses.. I’ve considered enlisting years ago but wanted to wait until my son is older. Now he’s a little older and I’m considering the reserves! This just helped my decision.

I was called yesterday from a recruiter and he asked me if I wanted to join the reserves. I was iffy about it because of school and all of those responsibilities but now that saw someone who is going through it and how it works for them im starting to think its for me. Thanks great vid

I liked your video because you know what you want and you have planned your future, which what smart people do.

This helped it definitely help get a better paid armed security as well so cheers for me

Thank you for all the information!

Are we twins 😂 your situation is exactly where I am rn I graduated Clemson University this past May and was about to sign for active. Thanks so much brodie!!🤝

I love the video, I gave me more confidence about my decision

Thank you for your service Matt! I'm starting an Army Reserve career as an E-4. I was also initially considering a special women's special forces team after scoring a 70 and 115 line on ASVAB.

I’m late to this video but it was super helpful and I think you just helped me choose weather to go reserve or active

Thank you for making this video, I'm deciding on joining the Reserves while I go to a University.

@MattWard89

6 жыл бұрын

I'm glad it helped!

@Arctic047

6 жыл бұрын

Do ROTC if you want to be an officer!

thanks for the info, I didn't know reserves was this beneficial

So I have had the luxury of doing all three, NG, Active Duty, and I am now a Reservist so with that being said I will say the Reserves has been the best so far because it has given me the best job opportunities to take advantage of-I got a DOD civilian job thru the Army Reserves and it's been great. Also he is right about the schooling while on AD, it took me 6 years to obtain a 2 year Automotive Tech degree and that included multiple re-enlistments just to get the full-time school options to do it, if you try an do school while on AD you'll drive yourself crazy depending on what your job is. CONUS (stateside) mobilizations are great too if you can volunteer for them, you'll get BAH and BAS regardless of your rank and even more depending on what your mission is.

This video helped me so much to make my decision thank you !

@MattWard89

7 жыл бұрын

Glad it helped!

@christopherbateman1003

6 жыл бұрын

We actually need more reserve troops because we were at 1.1 million reserve now it's at 900 something thousand I'm gonna join active in the US Marines

I'm so sick of seeing these blogs where people are dissing The National Guard like we're not part of the army what the fuck we're actually the oldest component of the military

@c-los89

2 ай бұрын

Why do people look down on it so much?

Extremely helpful, thank you sir

@MattWard89

6 жыл бұрын

You're welcome!

You mentioned getting to volunteer for deployment; do you get to choose a combat pump vs a training deployment or is everything at the whim of the army? I'm prior service Marines, looking into reserves (I'm a grunt) and hoping for a trip to Afghanistan...

Changing from reserves/National Guard to active is the same. It is not changing branches, it requires a DD 368 which is a conditional release. My brother switched from NG to active within 30 days. Active Duty, Reserves, and NG all have the same opportunity to attend ROTC, Airborne, Air Assault, Path Finder, Best Warrior Competition, All Army Shooting competition, etc. Difference between Reserve/NG attending ROTC (SMP) is that the NG gets tuition and room and board paid for. NG can also compete for a scholarship and go active just like the reserves. Reserves: Federal National Guard: Federal and State (duel mission) Reserves and National Guard can volunteer to be deployed. Hope this helps!

@tanicwhisper0647

5 жыл бұрын

Yeah actually it did. With this apply for Air national guard?

@thatjackal74

5 жыл бұрын

Cody Barry NG also has Infantry as an MOS option the reserves don’t

@jakebull2571

5 жыл бұрын

Very helpful

@TheDomniking

4 жыл бұрын

jakob clark If you want to be infantry be infantry all the way

@xXSgtWolfXx

4 жыл бұрын

How long was your brother in the NG before switching to Active?

Thank you for this information, it actually helped me make up my mind to what I want to do.

God. This is so helpful!

@MattWard89

6 жыл бұрын

+Sophia Hernandez haha I’m glad :)

I'm on the same boat as you. However, I'm enlisting for the 2 year active duty because according to the army page, one of the Green to Gold program requirement is that you need to have a minimum of 2 year active duty. Could you elaborate on the route you're taking to become an officer in the reserve?

Hi Matt! I’m looking at joining the reserves 68C I’m currently in Germany with my husband, he’s active duty, when we get back to the states I want to attend nursing school. I’m worried that I’ll be activated while in a nursing program. Do you know how likely it is to be activated?

Is it possible to go from active to reserves? If it's even possible how long is the process? Sorry if this is a dumb question just can't find my answer online.

Your one of my favs because your straight up with the shut

Thanks for the info man greatly appreciated.! One question what are the benefits?

Thanks for uploading. Have a question. I am in the reserve and I have a college degree. Due to many reasons I joined military after I graduate college. In this case what would be the option to become an officer from enlisted? Thanks in advance.

You heard wrong, you need to be in the guard for over a year and you just request to go active. Also, the NG gets deployed just as much as the reserves if not more, they arent just "state", they are federal and state and you get both benefits, which is why I joined the NG. you get both benefits.

Hey did you study full time ? And does army reserve qualify for va loan ? If I want to buy a home ??

Will I still get to keep the army insurance after I get out of the reserves you only serve three or four years?

I work a federal job making 1200 a paycheck should I just go to reserves instead of going active which E1 starting pay is at 800 a paycheck?

Is the level of training that we get out of the AIT reserve enough to land a job in the related field on the civilian side of things????? How did your ait training help you in your current job

Can you go from reserve to active once you finish the ROTC program? I thought that online it said you’d have to be active for 4 years. Thanks

Hey Matt, just a question. What are more or less the MOS that suits for Software Engineers?

My son is almost done with Army Boot Camp he comes home and goes to school for his senior year of high school then next summer goes to AIT. My first question is isn't AIT going to be a lot harder since they're such a break from Boot Camp and what do you suggest in preparation for that? Also will he be able to change his MOS before he starts AIT? How can he change his MOS? Is it hard to do?

I have a question about training in the reserves. If you are enrolled full time at a college, will they let you miss your yearly training? I know it’s mostly in the summer, but since I’m a high schooler and going to basic before college, I may want to catch myself and go full time in the summer. I’m aware you get some credits for college in BCT/AIT but I want that option. I’m 31B

So when you were 18 did you ended up not going to training the first time or you changed from active to reserve and then went?

Which unit will teach you how to program if your an officer?

Hi Matt Ward! Do you happen to know how comprehensive is thw educational assistance for nurse reservist who wants to go further in career specifically nurse anesthetist or nurse practioner? Thank you for your video! I hope i can meet you personally in NC soon if with chance. 😀

Thank you for the insight! I was going to do active but now I’m doing reserves.

Do you know anything about doing the reserves and law school? I plan to take a year off when I graduate in May but, I’m curious if doing the reserves and then going to law school would be a lot of work. Do you have any tips?

Helped me alot thanks 💯

What do you do when your on active duty deployed and your not busy tho do you just workout and work or what ?

So if I join the reserves I won't be able to do active right cause I don't want to do active duty so i will be a reserves right

what is your job in the army? programmer? I was interested in joining the reserves but don't want to pigeon hole myself like you said. Are you eligible to go to airborne school or learn other skills besides programming?

I have signed up for the Army activity duty but I wanted to switch to reserve how do I talk to my recruiter about it ? Or how do I switch over

I want to be a reserve but I don't want to be with family, can i stay on a base or do I have to be active ?

this was really helpful i've been considering going to the army for school, but don't know if i should go for a national guard, or reserve.

Did you have enough time to finish basic training and AIT without interfering with school? My recruiter was showing me open jobs in the area I will be going to school and the shortest AIT is 8 weeks.

Currently debating whether or not i want to do active duty or reserves. I'm not in college or anything right now, so I kind of want to go active duty.

How do I go from reserves to active duty

If I join Army reserve can I eventually go active duty? How much time will have to go by for me to do so?

You joined the reserves for school benefits? Wrong move man. National guard has federal AND state tuition assistance. For example, Minnesota National Guard pays 100% tuition up to U of M. Thousands and thousands of dollars.

@bentvk2248

6 жыл бұрын

Master- Baitor Spot on

@Havoc813

6 жыл бұрын

Master- Baitor You are absolutely correct! If school was his main focus, the Reserves doesn’t come close to the NG. Same way here in FL. The NG pays 100% up to bachelors degree and 50% of a masters. Reserves only give you federal benefits which is NOT enough to pay for school (if full time student). GI Bill SR and Kicker won’t cut it. You’ll still end up paying out of pocket. You also have to be MOSQ in order to use it. The NG’s EDD for instance, can be used as soon as you swear in. Wrong decision guy...

@StarLord1206

5 жыл бұрын

He said the main reason was because he wanted to give himself as much options as possible and stated that it's easier to switch to active duty in the reserves.

@Havoc813

5 жыл бұрын

Wrong again. It’s easy to switch to AD from NG.....

@SupremeBapeTV

5 жыл бұрын

Master- Baitor yeah but when the war in Afghanistan started 80 percent of the national guard was deployed

the process switching from guard to active is the exact same as reserves, also depending on what state you drill in, you will get better benefits for school while in the guard, i’m in illinois and i have 100% free tuition because of the guard and also get my gi bill, reserve units in illinois don’t get the 100%. just wanted to point that out because in some cases for college students guard would be the better option for your state. also the guard has more units in states than reserves with a ton of more mos’ to choose from.

I’m already in college. Can I join the reserves , and after I get my 4 year degree while still in the reserves can I still be able to become an Officer after I get my Bachelors ?

if you do reserves do you also go to AIT ?

what's difference in pay between the reserve and national guard

@shootemup89 I am currently enlisting to PR NG, i still haven’t taken the oath of enlistment yet.. but now im thinking about going active duty. I’ve been doing research but can’t understand how to transition to active duty before i take the oath. My question is how do i make that transition? How will my recruiter take the news? I really need some feedback cause i want to be in the army but don’t want to be stationed here in Puerto Rico. (It kinda sucks)

When did you go to basic training when you were in college? Did you miss and school?

Hey man I really liked your videos! I am currently just starting my junior year at a University and deciding whether I want to join the Army ROTC program that they offer their. I have no military experience though, but they told me I am able to do it without taking the ASVAB and be able to do Reserves after I graduate? I can highly relate to you when it comes down to be a leader! I have experience as a supervisor in my recent jobs and I always like to have people work for me and always like to be organized and lead the team! Any tips? I just have about 2-3 years to finish school to get my bachelors!

6 min into the video so idk if you answer this eventually . But would it help if i joined after i graduated ? I’m graduating in December with a criminal justice degree , minor in business , and a few intelligence certificates . Would these help at all? I understand in general if you join military with a degree you obtain officer rank? Correct me if I’m wrong .

Is the paid vacation to anywhere in the world? And can you travel away while in reserve army

My younger brother just left. 💪😳

✊🏽✊🏽✊🏽watching this video helps a whole lot because am a very social life person. I love being around my loved ones and associating with civilians way of life rather than being somewhere in Iraq 🇮🇶🤦🏽‍♂️

hey quick question. i was wanting to join reserve with 68c or 68w. but the thing is 68c ait is 52 weeks. and bct being about 9 weeks. would there be different circumstances for serving like hybrid contracts?

@POKEFAN023

2 жыл бұрын

I know this comment is super old but what did you pick? 68C or 68W?

Do you think that you can play a sport while being in the reserves

I graduated in 2015 with a bachelors degree in science and am in the process of joining and would love your opinion on active verses reserves. I do plan on OCS and then continuing my degree for PA school. Seems like you said it would be difficult to continue my schooling in a decent amount of time.

Thinking about joining the reserves as well 👊

2 years later and this video is steel usefull for someone like me. Thks you guys for the comments... I want to join but at 34years I have alredy so many things in my life, wife kids...and professional life so that I see that reserve then may be active gonna feet more my current state

I am currently enlisting to PR NG, i still haven’t taken the oath of enlistment yet.. but now im thinking about going active duty. I’ve been doing research but can’t understand how to transition to active duty before i take the oath. My question is how do i make that transition? How will my recruiter take the news? I really need some feedback cause i want to be in the army but don’t want to be stationed here in Puerto Rico. (It kinda sucks)

You definitely turned me on to the idea of doing army reserves after completing rotc as I am getting ready for my first semester of rotc

How soon did u started receiving the benefits money?

Do you have to go to school for ROTC to become an officer and go to OTS? Or just get any bachelors then go to OTS? This video helped a lot too!

How do you go about using your GI Bill to go to college?

Watch in 1.25 speed, none the less great video and very very informative!

@lilo4518

6 жыл бұрын

Fernando Acosta thanks

Would you join 18A to be Speical forces officer?

What kind of job do you have in the reserve?