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Recruit Training Command
Navy Reserve training, like full-time Navy training, begins with seven to nine weeks of Boot Camp at Recruit Training Command in Great Lakes, Illinois.
Thus former or current members of the National Guard or Reserves are not considered to be veterans unless they had prior or subsequent service with an active component of the Armed Forces. (Reservists called to active duty by Executive Order qualify as veterans.)
How long is Navy Reserve basic training?
approximately seven weeks
Recruit training, or “boot camp,” will be approximately seven weeks long. The goal of this training is to transform you from a civilian into a Sailor with all of the skills necessary to perform in the fleet.
Where can I find my Navy reserve retirement points?
Sailors can log on to BUPERS Online at www.bol.navy.mil to view their annual retirement point records and annual statements of service history, or ARPR/ASOSH, to view their points.
| United States Navy Reserve | |
|---|---|
| Founded | 3 March 1915 (as the Naval Reserve Force) 2005 (as the U.S. Navy Reserve) |
| Country | United States |
| Branch | United States Navy |
| Type | Reserve military component |
As a Navy Reserve Sailor, you could potentially be deployed while serving your country. If you’re a current or former Navy servicemember (NAVET), you can receive guaranteed initial deployment deferment for periods of up to two years when you affiliate with the Navy Reserve.
What is the age limit for Navy Reserve officer?
Be a U.S. citizen or resident alien. Be between the ages of 17 and 42 (general requirement range; age varies by branch).
Do Navy Reserves get pension?
Generally, a Reservist is eligible for Non-Regular Retirement once they have 20 Qualifying Years of service. Also known as a Good Year, a member accrues a Qualifying Year after they have earned a minimum of 50 retirement points in their own Anniversary Year.
How many years do you have to do in the reserves to retire?
20 years
Generally, a member retiring with a Reserve (non-regular) retirement must have 20 years of service for entitlement and they will receive a letter from their Service advising when this criteria has been met. The second category we shall call- Years of Service for Pay Base.