What are the service requirements?

• Navy Reservists with no previous military experience have to commit to an eight-year service. During that time, Reservists commit at least one weekend every month and two weeks a year.
  
  

What is the Basic Training for Navy Reservists?

• A person with no previous military experience will have to undergo a nine-week Recruit Training course in Great Lakes, Illinois.
  
  

What are Navy Reservists required to do?

• Navy Reservists work alongside active duty Navy and carry out all the same duties.
  
  

How much do Navy Reservists get paid?

• The pay scale for Navy Reservists and the Navy personnel on active duty is the same. Reservists are paid four days base salary for each weekend (two days) service a month, and full pay (including allowances for food and lodging) for the two-week yearly service.
  
  

Are Reservists eligible for retirement income?

• Yes. The amount of retirement income depends on your pay grade and amount of time you served as a Reservist or Reserve on Active Duty.