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TRANSFERRINGÂ INTO THE ARMY RESERVE FAQ
HOW DO I QUALIFY FOR A BONUS?
Prior Active Duty, AGR, and some National Guard or former Army Reserve Officers qualify for an Enlisted or Officer Affiliation Bonus! They range up to $20,000 and can be earned starting at a 3-year commitment!
WILL I HAVE TO GO BACK TO MEPS?
No! Soldiers serving in the Inactive Ready Reserve (IRR) are already classified as Army Reserve Soldiers. Therefore transferring into the Army Reserve is a simple transfer form and photo ID which will transfer you from an inactive status to an active drilling status.
DO I LOSE MY CURRENT RANK?
No! You maintain your current grade and your time served while in the IRR adds to your time in grade and service with no break in service. This means once you transfer to actively drilling you have a great chance of qualifying for your next promotion!
DO I HAVE TO STAY IN MY CURRENT MOS?
No! During our discussion we will determine your options to transfer in your current MOS as well as re-class opportunities your current ASVAB scores qualify you for.
HOW DOES RE-CLASS WORK IN THE ARMY RESERVE?
The majority of re-class schools in the Army Reserve are 29 days or less or they are broken into phases to not make it too complicated for your personal life. Re-class school is not AIT, it is a professional course of mixed ranks that focuses solely on the MOS training.
HOW DOES HEALTH INSURANCE WORK?
As an Army Reserve Soldier, you qualify for Tricare Reserve Select which ranges less than $100 for individuals and less than $300 for families monthly with the same great benefits you had on Active Duty!
WHAT IF I TURNED IN MY UNIFORMS AND GEAR?
No problem! You will attend monthly Drill in business casual wear until the Unit orders your new uniforms and gear set!
DO I LOSE MY RETIREMENTÂ YEARS?
Not at all! Army Reserve retirements are based on a point system that takes into account monthly drills, Annual Training, and any active duty time. Therefore your previous Active Duty time would absolutely count toward the points you need to earn an Army Reserve retirement which you would start drawing at age 60.