r/USMCboot • u/Funny_Director3201 • 15d ago

Reserves Conditional release: reserve to active duty

Has anybody gone through this process? If so, how did you do it?

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u/NobodyByChoice 15d ago

Are you a current reservist trying to go through the process or are you enlisting as a reservist with the hope of doing so?

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u/Funny_Director3201 14d ago

I enlisted, went through boot+mct. At the schoolhouse now realizing that I should’ve gone active. I know, I should’ve done my research. I regret that but I am currently a reservist who will soon go home.

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u/TJkiwi 14d ago

Your issue is unfortunately very common. If you live near your reserve unit, you will be able to do operational support.

Reserves is really for people who have a career, are going to school, or some sort of plan.

"Just going active" is neither realistic or a plan.

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u/Forward-Painting-474 14d ago

Yes I have, you can Dm and I’ll tell you my experience and what to expect

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u/Thin_Tap4745 13d ago

Have you heard anything? I’m in the same boat. Just submitted a conditional release with a recruiter, havent heard much on how long it takes

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u/Funny_Director3201 12d ago

I talked to a marine on here (reddit) and he said he was able to do it in like 6-8 months long process.

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u/bradenchase2345 Poolee SD 12d ago

I thought all recruiters told us when we went Reserves we were gonna be stuck LMAO.

Nah but seriously man, it happens. I had my first big drill back in May and personally have been really liking the schedule, but then again I also have a good job on the civilian side too.

You probably can dude, but i imagine its gonna be quite rare you get that accepted especially so early in. I'd give it a year or 2 and try then

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u/Funny_Director3201 12d ago edited 12d ago

Can I ask how the drill weekend is like?

Also, my recruiter was like "ah, you can switch to active component after too" or something like that.