How do I join the Air Force Reserves?

If you are interested in joining the Air Force Reserve, please fill out the form linked below and one of our advisors will contact you to determine your eligibility. You may also call 800-257-1212. at (800) 257-1212.

How long is Air Force Reserve training?

eight and a half weeks
As with full-time Air Force recruits, reservists spend eight and a half weeks in Basic Military Training at Lackland Air Force Base in San Antonio, Texas. During this time, trainees develop the discipline, confidence and skills to grow into Airmen.

How long is Air Force Reserve commitment?

As a member of the Air Force Reserve, your commitment — after going through basic training and your initial technical schools — will be for one drill a month and one period of annual training per year. People with no prior military experience who join the Reserve will incur an eight-year obligation.

Can you join the Air Force Reserve with prior military experience?

If the result is less than 40, you may be eligible to join the Air Force Reserve.) Candidates with prior military experience will not have to repeat Basic Military Training (BMT). You can continue your service, and, in many cases, keep your rank.

Does the Air Force Reserves pay for insurance?

Not only do you earn an income and earn free training in your career field, there are other benefits to assist both you and your family. You may be considering joining the Air Force Reserves, but are unsure about insurance or other reserve benefits.

What happens if you get deployed in the Navy Reserve?

When members of the Navy Reserve get deployed, they are considered to be on Active Duty status, earn active duty pay and benefits, and sailors who are on a deployment lasting 120 continuous days or more earn the ability to take advantage of a Navy Tuition Assistance (TA) Program.

How long can you serve in the Air Force after AGR?

Once in the career program, a member may serve until his or her mandatory separation date or high year tenure date. This will eliminate the need for an AGR review board-like decision for greater than 20 years of active duty service. 1.