Can you be in National Guard and Army Reserve?

Both Guard Soldiers and Army Reserve Soldiers can be called into full-time service to support Army combat missions. The main difference is that Guard Soldiers serve a dual mission. They can be called on by their state governor or the federal government.

Can you be in the National Guard and ROTC at the same time?

The Simultaneous Membership Program (SMP) allows people to be a part of both the Army National Guard and their college’s ROTC program. The immediate benefits are being able to use the tuition assistance of the GI Bill after a year of service in the Guard or Reserves.

Can I lose my job if I enlist?

Basic protections under the law include: Employers may not deny employment, reemployment, retention in employment, promotion or any other benefit of employment because of past or present membership in the armed forces or intent to join the military. Employers must grant time off for military duty.

Can I join the reserves and keep my job?

The Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act (USERRA) is a federal law that gives members and former members of the U.S. armed forces (Active and Reserve) the right to go back to a civilian job held before being called up for Active duty.

Do Army Reserves get housing allowance?

BAH Reserve Component/Transit (BAH RC/T) BAH RC/T is a non-locality housing allowance for Service members in particular circumstances, for example, Reservists on active duty for 30 or fewer days. It also applies when a Service member is in transit from selected areas where no prior BAH rate exists (such as overseas).

Do Army Reserves go to basic training?

Army Reserve Soldiers receive the same training as active-duty Soldiers. After Basic Combat Training (BCT) and Advanced Individual Training (AIT), Army Reserve Soldiers return to their civilian lives and spend one weekend a month and two weeks per year training to keep their skills sharp.

How much does an E4 make on a drill weekend?

Pay is based on two weeks of training each year and one weekend each month….Drill Pay for Army Reserve and Army National Guard Soldiers.

RANK	Specialist or Corporal (E4)
< 2 YEARS	$4,893.84
4 YEARS	$5,698.35
6 YEARS	$5,940.90
8 YEARS	$5,940.90