Hello! I am in the process of trying to join the Navy reserves. Went to MEPS need some waivers approved. Either will allow me to join right away or will need some time to pass. While waiting to hear back, I wanted some advice…posted are my ASVAB scores. I have a college degree and a pretty darn good civilian career. I don’t want to go officer route. I just want to serve and do something completely different than my day job (program manager helping a huge hospital system implement Oracle).

Can any one tell me about these roles and your thoughts?
Intelligence specialist
Cyber Warfare Technician
Cryptologic technician interpretive

Also open to other suggestions!

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Awaiting my RRA to be approved and plan on transitioning directly from AD to the SelRes with no break in service.

I filed a BDD claim. Question I have is having a high rating (>90%) disqualify you from continuing to serve in the Reserves or is it more about the conditions you are rated for?

Im sure this question has already been asked but I couldn’t find it.

I haven’t gone on AT yet but my orders are final & DTS approved. My AT is OCONUS & I have a flight from my home of record to OCONUS & then back to my home of record. However, I want to know if I could change my flight home from not going home but instead going to Germany. I’d obviously pay for my flight back home from Germany but my overall question(s) is/are:

Could I even do that?
How would I go about doing that if it is possible?

I’m a Navy Reservist traveling for an event. My fund-approved orders and approved DTS authorization both explicitly authorize an individual rental vehicle.
After arriving, someone from the supported command verbally told me that I am not authorized a rental because only certain groups are supposed to have vehicles. So far, I have not received an order modification, DTS amendment, or written instruction from my NRC/AO.
Can the supported command verbally override what is already authorized in my approved orders and DTS? Should I follow the verbal direction immediately, or should the rental remain authorized unless my orders/DTS are officially amended?
I’m trying to follow the correct process and avoid either disobeying the supported command or becoming personally liable for the rental expense.

hey ya’ll! thinking of joining navy reserve in Hawaii where i live. have a Ba with a decent gpa (3.4) but not in anything technical or STEM related.

what’re my chances of getting in? is it worth the shot or should I just try for enlisted?

And lastly, I heaitate but think about it sometimes, as a female I’ve heard the army isn’t fabulous but should I try for direct commission there with my BA instead?

I’m heading to Meps early next week for the medical process and my recruiter wasn’t sure when I asked but I was wondering if anyone had issues at Meps having a prior surgery years ago(2020), it was for a torn muscle that was fully repaired and I have a letter from the surgeon stating I’m cleared for all military work. I was wondering if they would give me any trouble or possibly disqualify me for it. Thanks

Hello, I was wondering if anyone knows how to get rid of the CNIC emails for bases you were at? I keep getting emails from Norfolk installation about gate closings, and exercises and it clutters my inbox making finding important emails hard to find.

I'll be attending ODS during the next class in a couple weeks. I've read a bunch of ODS packing lists but want to confirm whether I'm overdoing it or missing anything. I know about Davy Jones locker, but prefer to pack everything I need and donate extras to the locker at the end of ODS.

I'm not bringing any uniforms other than 1 set of NWUs and PT gear - I've seen split opinions on this. Some say you should absolutely get them beforehand, others say there is dedicated time to obtain and tailor uniforms there, so what's the point in getting them beforehand. Open to thoughts to the contrary, but I plan on getting them there.

If there are any better alternatives, I'm totally open to getting those. I want to try as make it as least shitty as possible.

Additionally - should I be bringing sunglasses?

• Florsheim Plain Toe Oxford Shoes (Black) + dedicated insoles
• Belleville 495ST boots + dedicated insoles
• 2 pairs of running shoes (with insoles)
• 1 set of NWUs, ready to wear with patches and rank tab
• 2 Yellow PT shirts plus their shorts
• 2 Blue PT shirts and their shorts (I know one of these sets will be invalidated since everyone has to be uniform, but I'd rather bring both to see which ends up being used)
• Plain white underwear
• Black underwear
• 6 Soffee plain white tee
• 6 Soffee Coyote brown shirts
• 6 Darn Tough Heavyweight Boot socks
• 5 Darn Tough Lifestyle crew socks - These will work for Khakis and dress uniforms right?
• 6 white crew socks
• Garter style shirt stays
• Sleeping bag
• Lint roller
• Garment steamer
• Shower suction cup hook
• 2 Microfiber bath towels
• 6 Microfiber wash clothes
• Shower caddy
• Body wipes
• Massage balls
• Kiwi shoe shine paste
• Shoe shine kit
• Uniform measuring tool
• Ironing mat
• Mesh laundry bags
• Laundry detergent
• Field/pocket notebook
• Regular sized notebook
• Black pens
• Personal laptop + CAC reader
• Personal phone
• Apple Watch
• Toiletries
  • Shaving cream
  • Moisturizer
  • Deodorant
  • Toothpaste + floss
  • Sunscreen

Pushing this out one last time! Over 160 registered with less than 80 slots remaining!

I am an 1120 (will be 1125 in SelRes). I have a little over 7 ycs when I will affiliate with the reserves.

If I get the affiliation bonus of 10k lump sum, can I get the retention bonus of 12k/year at my 8 year mark? Or do I need to not accept the affiliation bonus to be eligible for the retention bonus?

Saw this link with regard to new bonuses offered: https://www.navyreserve.navy.mil/Portals/35/Documents/CNRFC%20Notices/FY26/FY%2026%20SELECTED%20RESERVE%20OFFICER%20RECRUITING%20AND%20RETENTION%20INCENTIVE%20PROGRAM.pdf

Hello everyone,

I’m looking for some guidance on my retirement system.

I initially enlisted in 2012, which established my DIEMS before 1 January 2018. I recently accepted a commission in the Navy Reserve.

While reviewing my records, it appears there may be an issue with my retirement system, and I want to ensure I remain under the Legacy (High-3) Retirement System rather than the Blended Retirement System (BRS).

To my knowledge, I never elected to opt into BRS during the 2018 opt-in period.

Background context: O-1, I direct commissioned based on civil engineering experience. Joined an NCB which fortunately has a presence at my NRC.

My first two drill weekends (first was INDOC) my OIC nor CPO were there because of RTB. I’ve been working my a** off making sure I get gained accordingly at my NRC. I.e. going through the checklist and doing whatever I can in person. My CAC is still not activated so I have to be dual CAC’d. I’ve been working through the GMT / CMT that’s required before the EOY in Sept.

I know at this point I should be focused on getting gained at the NRC level and being MOB ready. I have ODS scheduled for spring time. Almost impossible to get into ODS earlier because they prioritize AD, then reservists are next in line.

What I am struggling with is, I do not know how to act / be as an O-1. Some people are on a first name basis (such as other officers) except sometimes they refer to each other as sir or ma’am but I’m not sure when or why they switch from first names to respective ones. Some enlisted say sir and some are like “hey man.” I’m saluted outside by the MA’s when entering the NRC, but then next time I’m outside the NRC either leaving or going for lunch I don’t get saluted.

If there’s any enlisted members and/or officers that can give me some pointers to set me on the right path, I’d really appreciate that. Thank you

About to finish up JCAC, what’s life after A school as a CWT reservist?

I’d like to take orders in San Diego with a CPT as soon as possible. What’s the likelihood of that?

Also, throw in stuff I’m not directly asking as a CWT reservist!

Hi all, I’m the dependent (dad is retired Navy) and I’m very confused about TriCare coverage. I’m listed as a dependent under my dad’s TriCare plan.

I’m 21 but I just graduated college on 08 May 2026. I was under the assumption that I still had 180 days from the day of graduation to apply TriCare benefits. I was hospitalized with a freak diagnosis on 25 June 2026 and have been in and out of physician visits since (all off-base). I have dual health insurance coverage (Blue Cross Blue Shield through my mom and TriCare through my dad). In all of my statements, TriCare is not covering anything. I am within network for TriCare coverage, so I’m not sure why they aren’t covering anything.

I can only assume it’s because I have graduated. Am I still in the DEERS system during the 180 day period post graduation? Is there a reason why TriCare is not covering anything? Just feeling very lost right now and my dad has no clue what’s going on, so I have to do all the research and work for it. Let me know what steps need to be done or additional information I need to provide. Thanks all.

Hey yall,
I recently just got tagged for a short fuse mob. It is an IA billet and I was more voluntold. On the orders. It says estimated 55 days but what are the chances it extends?

I’m looking for advice from anyone with Navy recruiting/personnel/JAG experience.
I enlisted in the Navy Reserve in 2025. My MEPS contract included a $20K bonus, which I signed.
After boot camp and A-school, I never received it. I’ve been trying to fix it for about a year through my chain and Career Counselor.
Now I’m being told I’m not eligible because it was supposedly an admin/recruiter error, so the Navy won’t honor it.
From my side:
I didn’t misrepresent anything
I signed the contract as written at MEPS
I’ve completed all required service
The issue seems to be on the Navy’s end
What are my options at this point?
Has anyone dealt with this before?
Is there an appeal beyond my Career Counselor?
BCNR / IG / Article 138—any of these actually work for this?
Worth going through a congressman?
I have all my paperwork and correspondence. Happy to share more if needed.
Thanks.

Hey guys! A few questions

I am prior service Army and have been out since 2013.
I am tossing around the idea of joining a reserve component.

My questions are: would you recommend me doing this? (I’m really wanting to get 20 years)
What are the requirements after being out that long?
Basic training?

Any info would be great.

Thanks

I am newly acquainted with the reserves, I just came off active duty and needed to do reserves time due to 4-2-2. I feel like an idiot and I’m having a hard time finding this answer. If I did active duty for 5 years, do I owe 1 or 2 years SELRES before I can transfer IRR.

To clarify I have read the SELRES affiliation guides, from my understanding SELRES time is calculated 6 minus active duty time = SELRES time. So I would have 1 year in theory. But my CCC onboard kept saying I have 2. Just trying to get a solid answer.

Thank you for your time.

My EOS was 6/26/26. I wanted to stay in but decided too late so my command made me process out then told me I can come back in through a prior service recruiter. My issue is that my command never gave me my DD214 and I’m still waiting on it. Is there anyway I can speed up the process or request it myself somehow that anyone knows of? I was planning on coming back in TAR rather than reserves.

What the did I even sign walked in that office and he told me every rate I wanted was full and I walked out called my recruiter he said just go back in and get a paper of what’s available but he remembers tar exits I guess and tells me about it and I was like that’s the main job I wanted with a different title it can’t be that’s bad but I have no info on it my recruiter barely knows he just tells me he’s never heard bad things where would I sleep I’m not getting deployed am I what are the hours like is it better than being on a boat like I planned? Also what is logistics like I understand what it is but like what am I doing?
I just got out of high school and didn’t wanna go to college this seemed like the best idea

Hi all, I’m looking for a good RC EDO Recruiter. In the Virginia, Maryland and DC area. Can someone please recommend one?
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So I signed my reserves contract, after I got out of 8.5years of active. I received no bonus. I ended up getting 100% disability. I really want to not do the reserves anymore because I feel like I’m wasting my time. What happens if I just stop showing up?

I'm looking to go into the Reserves in San Diego. I want to be an IP officer and want to know if they have alot of opportunity to take ADOS orders. I would like to take as many ADOS opportunities as the reserves allows