Benefits of Joining a Selected Reserve Unit
You have gained many valuable and unique job skills through formal and on-the-job training
while in the service. You should consider using these skills in the National Guard or
Reserves. The benefits of joining the Selected Reserve include the following:
- Extra pay
- Opportunity for promotion
- Full-time employment opportunity
- Military retirement opportunity
- TRICARE Reserve Select
- Exchange and commissary privileges
- Morale, welfare, and recreation programs
- Education assistance
- Officer and Non-Commissioned Officer clubs
- Travel (on a space-available basis)
- Servicemen’s Group Life Insurance
- Reserve Component Survivors Benefits Plan
- Legal assistance
- Family Centers
- Opportunities for contacts in the civilian community
- Continuation of military ties
- Reserve Component Dental Plan
Priority Placement
Priority placement in a Selected Reserve unit is authorized for “Eligible Involuntary”
separatees who apply within one year after their separation. Your installation’s retention or
personnel office can assist you. If you have already separated, contact the Reserve or
National Guard recruiter listed in your local telephone directory.
Date Last Reviewed: June 29, 2009
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