Whether you have previously served in the military or have always wanted to join, the Navy Reserves is an opportunity to continue with your civilian life as well as serve your country.
One weekend each month and two weeks each year is all it takes to make a difference in service to your country while enhancing your own civilian career as well. The Navy will work with you so you can be flexible in scheduling your Reserve time. It is the best of both worlds. You serve your country – and stay true to yourself!
General Requirements:
Direct Commission –
- For those not previously commissioned in the military. Civilians and Prior Enlisted.
- Designator dependent
- Bachelors degree from accredited institution
- Masters degree increases competitiveness
- Work experience is crucial – both civilian and military
- Proven record of performance
- Clean background – i.e. no police record, legal issues etc.
- Age: 21-42 (Most Programs – some also have age waivers)
Programs available:
- Intelligence http://www.navyreserveintelligence.com
- Supply corps
- Information professional
- Aviation engineer
- Seals/EOD
- Civil engineering corps
- Engineering duty officer
- Human resources
- Public affairs officer
- Cryptology
- Nurse corps
- Physician (residency program also available)
- Medical service corps
- Chaplain corps
Training: Two week Direct Commission Officer School in Newport, RI https://www.netc.navy.mil/nstc/otcn/Schoolhouses/DCO/index.htm and
Community Specific Training
Navy Reserve Supply Corps Officers
Supply Corps officers are the Navy's business managers. They perform management functions in purchasing, inventory control, storage, financial management, auditing, merchandising, transportation, computer systems, contracting and other related areas. They ensure that the Navy is supplied with more than two million items essential to the operation of modern ships, aircraft and facilities.
Initial training for the Navy Reserve Supply Corps officer consists of two successive two-week AT periods at the Navy Supply Corps School in Athens, Ga. Subjects taught include disbursing, supply management, food service and retail operations management, and introduction to leadership and management. This initial training is followed by 15 months of extensive correspondence course work.
Navy Reserve Supply Corps officers may serve aboard every type of ship in the fleet during later AT periods. Ashore, they may serve in contracting centers, at inventory control points, shipyards, air stations and supply centers and depots.
Basic Education and Experience Requirements
A bachelor's degree from an accredited college, preferably in business or a related field, and significant related work experience. A Master of Business Administration degree and extensive related work experience is preferred, given the high level of competition.
Navy Reserve Public Affairs Officers
Public Affairs Officers (PAOs) in the Navy Reserve develop awareness of the Navy Reserve through media relations, community relations and internal information. They sometimes disseminate information to external audiences through marketing and advertising.
They attend an indoctrination course at Pensacola during one AT period. Other assignments could be aboard a ship, at a naval hospital or base, a major shore command or a fleet command.
Basic Education Requirement
A bachelor's degree from an accredited college in a communications field such as journalism, advertising, radio/TV, cinematography, speech, marketing, motion picture production, industrial relations or photojournalism. A Master'ss is always a plus, though not required.
Professional expertise in the media industry is also considered, either to enhance the education requirement or compensate for the lack of a media-related degree.
Navy Reserve Chaplain Corps Officers
Ministers, priests, clerics, and rabbis who qualify are offered a unique opportunity to render valuable, worldwide service in the Navy Reserve Chaplain Corps. Navy Reserve chaplains may serve alone or as part of a team of clergy. They provide spiritual leadership, offer pastoral counseling, teach religious education and conduct religious services for members of the sea services (Navy and Marines) and their families.
Navy Reserve chaplains must complete the seven-week course at Naval Chaplains School in Newport, R.I. The course may be divided into two parts and completed over two years. The course is scheduled several times per year.
Basic Education Requirement
A bachelor's degree from an accredited college, three resident years of graduate professional study in theology or related subjects (validated by a Master of Divinity or equivalent degree, or 90 semester hours) from an accredited seminary or graduate school of religion, and endorsement by an ecclesiastical agency recognized by the Armed Forces Chaplain Board. (Contact officials of your religious body to determine if you are eligible for endorsement.)
Navy Reserve Meteorological Oceanographic Officers
Meteorological/Oceanographic officers (METOCs) in the Navy Reserve are forecasters in meteorology and oceanography as these areas pertain to naval operations and weapons systems.
Training opportunities include courses in the basics of meteorology and oceanography, conventional and flight weather forecasting, geophysics and satellite application in meteorology and oceanography.
Basic Education Requirement
At least a bachelor's degree from an accredited college in any field of meteorology, engineering, chemistry, oceanography, geophysics, physics or mathematics with at least 30 semester hours in meteorology.
Navy Reserve Civil Engineer Corps Officers (CEC)
Civil Engineer Corps (CEC) officers are responsible for managing the construction and maintenance of the Navy's shore facilities.
Navy Reserve CEC officers may be assigned to manage the construction on diverse facilities throughout the world such as schools, streets, parks, factories, hospitals, research centers, airports, harbors, radio stations and utility systems. They also manage oil and mineral deposits, and millions of acres of timberland.
Initial Annual Training (AT) is spent at the Reserve Naval Construction Force (RNCF) Junior Officer Orientation School at Port Hueneme, CA.
Basic Education Requirement
At least a bachelor's degree in engineering from a college accredited by the Accreditation Board of Engineering and Technology (ABET) or in architecture from a program accredited by the National Architectural
Accrediting Board (NAAB). Preferred engineering fields of study are civil, mechanical, electrical, mining, petroleum or architectural. EIT/PE is a real plus!!
A degree in Engineering Technology is acceptable if the applicant has an Engineer In Training (EIT) and/or Professional Engineer (PE) certificate.
Engineering Duty Officer
EDOs apply technical expertise, practical engineering judgment, and business acumen to the research, development, design, acquisition, construction, life cycle maintenance, modernization, and disposal of ships and submarines and their associated warfare support systems. EDOs work in Fleet Maintenance & Industrial Management (50%), Acquisition (20%), and Systems Engineering (30%).
Must have a Bachelors Degree in a related and accredited Engineering fields, as well as have at least started a Masters in Engineering.
Navy Reserve Medical Fields
Job Description
Navy Reserve Nurse Corps officers, like those in the Regular Navy, are graduates of accredited U.S. nursing education programs. They provide quality health care in diverse clinical settings, management and supervision, and instruction for other hospital staff in the Navy Reserve.
Qualifications
Age – At least 20 and less than 40 years of age at time of appointment. Maximum age limit may be waived on a case-by-case basis (up to age 51), depending on a person’s qualifications and the needs of the Navy. Age limits may be adjusted for previous commissioned service.
Physical – Meet general physical requirements for commissioned officers in the Navy.
Marital Status – No restrictions.
Citizenship – U.S. citizen.
Education – Should be a graduate of a U.S. nursing education program granting a Bachelor’s degree (BSN) accredited by the appropriate state board of nursing and the National League of Nursing (NLN). Foreign degrees are not recognized unless accredited by US institution or superceded by a US-granted MSN degree.
Direct Appointment
A registered nurse, licensed, in good standing and presently engaged in nursing practice is eligible to apply for a direct appointment in the Navy Reserve as a Nurse Corps officer. The rank offered at the time of appointment is determined by the applicant’s education, professional experience and current Navy policy.
Training Opportunities
Medical training may take place at Naval Hospitals, local Navy clinics, Navy Operational Support Centers, Naval Air sites, occasionally aboard ships and Marine Corps training exercises.
Training opportunities also exist in the Navy Reserve Fleet Hospital Program. Fleet Hospitals, configured in 250- to 500-bed sizes, provide comprehensive medical support to the Fleet and Fleet Marine Forces engaged in combat operations. All direct appointment officers attend officer indoctrination school (OIS) in Pensacola, FL as their first AT.
Advanced Training
Nurse Corps officers are encouraged to continue their education and take advantage of available Navy-sponsored workshops, seminars and other professional education opportunities paid by the Navy Reserve. A wide selection of programs are available to gain continuing education units (CEUs) to improve nursing expertise and assist in license renewal.
Benefits
• Pride and prestige as a Navy Reserve officer.
• Camaraderie and interesting assignments.
• A second paycheck. (Pay for training every month, plus full Navy pay and allowances for two weeks of AT each year).
• Periodic promotions based on performance and longevity.
• Flexible training options to accommodate demanding civilian careers.
• A Student Loan Repayment Program (LRP) for Naval Reserve nurses in certain specialties.
• STIPEND program for Naval Reserve nurses enrolled full time in accredited nursing programs in specialties critically needed in wartime.
• Advanced educational opportunities and continuing education funding.
• Funded nursing research opportunities are available
• Malpractice protection during Naval Reserve participation.
• Base exchange (department store), commissary (grocery store) and base recreational facilities privileges.
• Low-cost life insurance available.
• Health care for any injury or illness sustained during training periods.
• Veterans Administration home-loan guarantee program now includes reserves with at least six years of honorable reserve service.
• Retirement pay beginning at age 60 after completion of 20 or more qualifying years of service.
Health Care Professionals Incentives
The Navy Reserve offers financial incentives in addition to normal monthly pay to qualified health care professionals. The following information provides details on the Selected Reserve Bonus, the Specialized Training Assistance Program (STIPEND) and the Loan Repayment programs. Acceptance into the incentive programs is available to health care professionals in certain critical specialties based on the needs of the Navy Reserve. The amount of the incentives changes periodically.
Program Descriptions
The Selected Reserve Bonus program offers financial incentives to qualified health care professionals in certain specialties. The bonus amount is based on the officer's specialty and the number of years obligated to serve in the Naval Reserve (from one to three). The bonus is paid in annual increments equal to the term of the initial affiliation contract.
The STIPEND Program. The STIPEND program is for those enrolled in advanced training leading to a skill critically needed by the Navy Reserve (i.e., Nurse Anesthetists). Payments are made on a monthly basis. For each year financial assistance is given, participants incur a two‑year drilling obligation in the Naval Reserve after completion of the training program. Participants receive drill pay in addition to the STIPEND payment.
Loan Repayment Program. The Loan Repayment program is for nurse anesthetists who have completed their training. A portion of loans obtained, insured or guaranteed for medical training is repaid through this program. Reservists can earn a loan repayment of up to $20,000 after each year of satisfactory service performed. The total repayment of loans to any member cannot exceed $50,000.
The programs listed above are subject to revision based on the needs of the Naval Reserve. Officers who accept financial incentives incur a drilling obligation. For the latest information contact your local Naval Reserve officer recruiter.
Medical In Training (MIT) and REFLEX Training Options
The following information provides details on the Navy's Medical-In-Training (MIT) and Reserve Flexibility (REFLEX) training options for medical department personnel. This allows you to receive drill credit and a salary for attending graduate school, in lieu of drill. Your Navy Reserve Officer Recruiter can provide further details on these programs.
Training Options Descriptions
Medical-In-Training (MIT) and REFLEX offers training opportunities to physicians, nurses and other medical personnel. Both options permit training periods (drills) to be accrued on an hourly basis.
Medical-In-Training. This program gives health care professionals an opportunity to earn Reserve pay and retirement points while performing drills at teaching hospitals, medical schools and universities while in MIT status. Drills can also be accomplished at naval hospitals, clinics or fleet hospital detachments, and Navy Reserve activities. Fleet hospitals ranging from 250 to 500 beds provide comprehensive medical support to the Fleet and Fleet Marine Forces engaged in combat operations.
REFLEX. This program authorizes drill flexibility for health care professionals in conventional Reserve units. These drills can be for:
• drills at naval medical and dental treatment facilities;
• conducting physical examinations at supporting Naval Reserve activities;
• providing mutual support at federal medical treatment facilities.
Who Can Participate
• MIT units are open to health care professionals in critically undermanned specialties.
• REFLEX is for all medical personnel assigned to conventional medical units.
Annual Training and Training Drills
Annual training for MIT and REFLEX may include training or study in:
• clinical training duty at Navy medical and dental treatment facilities in the United States or overseas;
•combat casualty care;
• chemical, biological, radiological defense;
• medical effects of nuclear weapons;
• field medical service;
• landing force medical planning.
• Drill activities include:
• attending professional meetings and seminars that contribute to professional or mobilization readiness;
• participating in medical symposia;
• attending grand rounds and pre‑grand rounds;
• attending military courses.
Training drills for MIT and REFLEX participants do not necessarily have to take place on weekends, though they may. Many reservists perform drills during the week to fit their busy schedules.
Benefits
Medical personnel participating in MIT or REFLEX arc eligible for all benefits of the Navy Reserve including equity toward retirement, funded continuing medical education, pay for participation as well as the opportunity to participate in the Navy Reserve's Loan Repayment and STIPEND programs.
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