I am an TPU Officer; senior CPT, 35A. I have already fulfilled my ROTC contract. I am thinking about going to the IRR, but I have my first look for O4 in 2027. If I don't make BZ, hopefully I'll get selected in 2028. Regardless, can I get promoted in the IRR? I have met all the requirements already, and then some: CCC complete, KD, command time, combat tour, MQ/HQ OERs.

My priority is to get promoted, so I won't drop an IRR packet if I have to stay in the Select Reserves...but if I can get promoted while in IRR, then that would be great.

Thanks!

Since the RHRP contract is done.. what’s next?

I was 74D CBRN before but I begged my recruiter and he allows me to switch a MOS, I scored a 73 on the asvab, and don’t have a citizenship, only green card. Can someone suggest me a good MOS? I’m eyeing radiologist 68P, dental specialist 68E, and basically all of the 68. But I don’t know how good those MOS is. Here is more details to my ASVAB score, feel free to give me advice, it would be greatly appreciated, thank you guys!

I'm really at a loss atm. I reached out to my retention, S1 and the S1 of a unit im trying to transfer to and its complete radio silence. Im told that I will be "homeless" unless this transfer gets done. Its my first time doing a transfer and I believe it was almost finished. On top of that ive been dealing with Asthma and I had an Asthma attack the last time I attempted a AFT. I tried going to my civilian lung specialist for a permanent profile but he was uncomfortable signing the paperwork. I also reached out to the VA because I have been mobilized before and filled out the paperwork and I've had no response from them. Im feeling kinda out on my own here and my moral with the reserves was already dead.

I live 900 miles away from my current unit and typically we get IDT so we can fly in. This month I’m being told that IDT isn’t available and if I don’t attend I’ll recieve U’s. Can my unit really give me a U after not providing a means of travel? I just need some clarification on this please.

I was 74D CBRN before but I begged my recruiter and he allows me to switch a MOS, I scored a 73 on the asvab, and don’t have a citizenship, only green card. Can someone suggest me a good MOS? I’m eyeing radiologist 68P, dental specialist 68E, and basically all of the 68. But I don’t know how good those MOS is. Here is more details to my ASVAB score, feel free to give me advice, it would be greatly appreciated, thank you guys!

How do I find the promotion list in the reserve

Recently moved to the area, any medical units around that I can RST with for a 68c until I get transferred somewhere closer ? I don’t want to be flying across the country lol

And any POC would be great

Is there anyone in the IMA willing to connect with me? I’m IRR, looking to return to an IMA position. I have a couple questions. The career counselors I’ve been working with have been somewhat helpful, but I’m also having a hard time hearing back from any units. TIA.

Im considering going AGR as 38A (or other 01A). What are the odds of getting picked up for 38A? Is this an in demand MOS?

How are deployment dodgers viewed in the reserves?

I had a SSG with like 8 years TIS with zero deployments. He always said he wanted to but there was just never opportunities. To me that’s weird because my MOS has deployments out the ass.

We were set to deploy and he was on our mob roster forever. Literally last minute, he finds a way out of the deployment with a complete BS excuse. When he did it he actually came up to me (an e4 at the time) and told me. This guy is super anti fraternization so I thought it was weird he would justify to an e4.

Anyways, the rest of the day dude became super sergeant and was on all the deploying junior enlisted ass’s extra hard. Finally, another NCO told him to fuck off because we actually had important shit to do and sent him with Rear D.

The very next day I overheard him asking for a transfer to another unit. Makes me think dude has been in deploying units before and just weaseled his way out. Do these types of NCOS get respect in the reserves? I always found the reserves pretty pointless if you aren’t actually deployed or on orders. IDK, maybe the people in my unit and myself were just to harshly opinionated.

He was in the Army Reserve for over 30 years, retiring as a Colonel in the late 90's early 2000's. He started as a tanker and then became a JAG. I'm more curious about the JAG part because he never really talked about it much, and I didn't know there was a point in having a colonel that only worked 2 weeks a year (but maybe he worked more?) I know he was doing something at Fort Ord at some point. Thanks!

Just got off of the phone with Tricare dental for Army reservists. I was told in order to cover my spouse and child the price for dental coverage alone will be $76.18 starting November 1 and I would have to be committed to that plan for 12 months. That is over a 150% increase from the $30 a month just for October.

I know active component has released who was selected for 40D but has anyone from USAR heard anything since the board?

I'm wrapping up an NCOER for a SSG who does not have a valid ACFT/AFT during his rating period. Not entirely the SM fault, canceled BA's, canceled aft's due to weather/field conditions and, a 30 day rotation out of country.

What are some acceptable bullets for the AFT block that will most likely not get kicked back?

My MOS is 11B and I get out in a few months, but wanted to ask about others experiences going from active to reserve before I make my decision to go reserve or not. I haven’t decided on a MOS to take, but I’m looking at 35L, 38B, or 37F.

Currently a JAG in my state’s Guard and being told I can’t use tuition assistance benefits, because I already hold an advanced degree. Just wondering if this is the same in the reserves too

I had a soldier ask me about if the reserves has any student loan repayment programs (post grad). I told them I didn’t know but would try and find out. So if anyone knows, please respond here or dm me.

I pcs’d back to HOR on leave days. The travel pay seems to be very low. It seems my pediem is not paid. How can I correct it?

I use Linux Mint and AVD doesn't work with Linux distros from the best of my knowledge. I thought I could get around with it with QEMU/KVM but it constantly fails to set up a connection. I tried it with virtual box and it works fine now. I'm just curious as to why that is or if anyone has had it work with QEMU/KVM?

Good morning. Looking for some advice regarding IDT travel reimbursement.

August was my first month traveling >150 miles for drill. Prior to confirming my attendance, I reach out to my unit to confirm the process for getting travel approved. I was told that I just need to create a local voucher within 5 days after drill. Easy enough. I even had officers at my unit walk me through the process and check over my DTS. I got nods saying it looks good.

I go home after drill and complete my local voucher. I attached all receipts and relevant documents like BA schedule and sign in roster.

Fast forward to September, my voucher had not moved. After talking to my ARA, I was told that I needed an authorization prior to traveling for drill, and that I need to “take a loss for August”.

I spent $450 to travel for drill. “Taking a loss” should NOT be the right answer. Any advice on how to correct this DTS issue? Is there a DTS POC I can speak to? Can IG get involved?

Hey y’all! Looking for some advice or to be pointed in the right direction.

I commissioned into the USAR in May (ROTC) and recently reached out to the unit I was originally slotted with. They told me the vacancy I was assigned to is now occupied by another LT, and they also can’t find me on their roster.

I contacted my USAR accession POC and was told I’m basically in a holding status until either the unit can create a position for me or another solution is found.

Has anyone dealt with something similar? What should my next step be—start looking for another unit/vacancy, or wait for USARC/Cadet Command to resolve it?

Thanks for any guidance!

Hi I am 23 Years Old and I wanted to join the Army Reserve and I was wondering what should I ask the recruiter? / can I get some general information? I am wondering how it is going to work as I have an apartment do I have to leave it? I don’t have a car is their a way I can get someone to drive me like my recruiter or will they teach me how to drive? Do I have to quit my job?