Why I decided To Join The Army Reserves | and Not Active or National Guard

The Army Reserves is awesome imo.
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[@BULLETP808]

Army reserve is the beeeeeeeesssssssst of both world hands down and cant wait to join. In my perspective you have a 90 percent chance to be successful in LIFE, the respect in the civilian world is huge.

[@nelsonjackson5718]

Maybe from standard civis it is but the real civilians only respect the real veterans and when I say real vets I'm talking about combat vets those are the ones who will always get my highest respect active duty vets who haven't seen combat will get standard respect and well if you're reserves then well sorry no respect for you 🤷‍♂️ now through my enlistment if I dont see combat I'll tell people who thank me for my service etc an if I see combat which I hope I do wanna actually do something for pur country and defend my brothers in arms from threats hence why I've chosen 12b

[@joelfranco4946]

Explain more please man considering

[@sheldongreene8366]

Nelson Jackson I mean some soldiers can’t help that they haven’t seen combat it depends on your unit dickhead

[@user-dj2sz8qn1w]

@@nelsonjackson5718 This is not a well thought out comment.

[@kishredbird3599]

@@nelsonjackson5718 see I'm joining the reserves to get that respect. Yes I'm aiming to get a POG job that doesnt deploy not because I'm scared by any means, but because I want to serve and play my part and because I have a 2yo that needs his dad. I'd love to earn the respect of a combat warrior and maybe near the end of my career I'll possibly request to change to 11 or 12b and do at least 1 tour to fight. My life in the civilian world is too important to risk because of my child but I'll happily serve in my own way. Its overcoming and obstacle and doing something most people wouldn't never even attempt out of fear. Just passing basic puts you above most civilians in terms of strength

[@danitzacardonne5810]

That's crazy!! My fiancé is now at basic , signed up reserves and the reason why he did it is to finish college and become an officer! This is amazing information

[@titojesusmane9540]

How'd everything go for you two?

[@quarawlisstafford487]

@@titojesusmane9540 they broke up she ignored 🤣

[@ColonelRHS]

I did 34 years total in active, National Guard, and Army Reserves. Never regretted it...would do it again. I was originally going to make the Army a career, but in those days with Nam going on...I was with my wife and baby a total of 11 months in a three year period. Went in as an E1,at Ft. Polk, went to regular army OCS at Ft Benning, and retired a full Colonel. So, I was a Mustang, and I have always believed every officer should spend time as enlisted, in a line unit, to see what its like to serve under good people, incompetent people, and dangerous people. I enjoy watching your videos. My Grand son is at Benning 19D MOS.

[@LuisRivera25234]

Thank you for your service.

[@rustybuckshott1810]

Thank you for your service, any tips on being a 19D from your grandson? Or how’s he liking it? I want to be a Calvary scout.

[@aleshasinghfitness]

Thank you for your information about Reserve. I'm in the same boat deciding on Active or Reserve, but I'm for sure going in Army Reserve now.

[@MattWard89]

You're welcome, thanks for the feedback!

[@sealevelcain9303]

Shootemup89 you will be deployed soon front line combat like everybody else

[@Dsoslicc]

Sea Level Cain tf

[@fabojohnson2302]

Alesha Singh you're making the right choice by joining the reserve make sure you take advantage of the opportunity that they give you to go to college that will help you out a lot go get your associate's degree or a bachelor's degree an the military will pay for that and if not they have a lot of Grants out there for you to apply for but I'm 100% sure that the military will pay for that you can't get the tuition assistance until you're in the reserves for I think a year but you can get the Montgomery GI bill right off after you get out of basic training and AIT enroll into school I promise you that it will help you out in the long run

[@SnowQuaker]

looks like you're enlisting in the marines because you got a 3 on your ASVAB

[@JP-vy9gz]

If you have a good job and or are attending college and want a degree in life then reserves is for you if you have nothing and or want to serve your country for the whole then active is the way to go just remember if you join try to stay for 20 years the retirement is awesome.

[@MattWard89]

Pretty much. But today you don't even have to stay active for 20 years. The new retirement system will go off of time in service so if you do 15 years you can still collect some retirement if you go with that plan. I'm not 100% on specifics but anybody who signs up now is ushered into the new retirement system. Guys who joined a little earlier like me have the choice.

[@reyy568]

Shootemup89 how old you was when you joined

[@AstroSauce2002]

Doppler Boy lol

[@joelfranco4946]

oMuRDA-MiTTiNo PS4 damn look I totally would but I got 4 sisters I’m the only son 22 n no kid I need a son so I can join n won’t have a prob if I die I dnt wanna let my father down

[@dannellgreen39]

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[@iRaiderade]

I think you just convinced me man! I wasn't quite sure on what I wanted to do because I am a programmer as well and never knew you could be a soldier and a programmer! I'm going to set up a meeting with a recruiter soon. Thanks man!

[@stayup91]

Hey how did your experience turn out i am thinking about joining the reserves

[@bryanjimenez5845]

What is your mos

[@ruthannehansen6215]

So I was low key terrified but supper excited to do national guard reserves... But watching your videos and learning So much helps a TON...

[@ryanh93]

Thanks Matt, you're the only one worth listening too about the army love your vids man

[@LoKi-lj9zw]

Thank you for this information! I really needed to hear it from an actual person in reserve instead of a recruiter!

[@zachthezoomer]

Your backstory is spot on very similar to my experience in deciding to join the Reserves.

[@albertfoxx2922]

Matt I know this vid is a little old but you've just cleared up so much for me man thank you I was gonna go guard but now all the points you made about army reserve made so much sense for me and the MOS I want is available in reserves 31B

[@jenniferkrikstan6472]

Thank you for posting all your videos. They have helped me decide and also figure out I am capable. I will follow your advice to train and I will give an update when I can.

[@xaxsimplexescapex]

super informative in me weighing National Guard vs. Army Reserves! thanks!

[@deviss42]

im about to head to MEPS for possibly the last time before officially signing on and this was one video i needed to watch, thank you

[@nathaniellopez4726]

Matt this video was really helpful to me. I'm meeting with a recruiter about a potential 2 year scholarship for my junior and senior year of college. I was a little stressed becuase although I see myself as an officer in the military, Idk what being in the army reserve was like. Hearing the reasons why you joined army reserves matches the reasons why I want to. God bless and wish you luck!

[@eminent830]

How is it now? I feel like going rotc but man I’m already in the reserve and officer life seems like hell

[@somebigguy2215]

Even though this isn't a new video it's my first time coming across it, and I appreciate the info. Thanks Ward.

[@brianaburby8454]

🙂✌🏻Thank you! I appreciate the videos. God bless.

[@Yummy333]

Thank you so much for this video Have a meeting with the recruiter on Monday ✌🏾✌🏾😉😉

[@loukat126]

This helped it definitely help get a better paid armed security as well so cheers for me

[@Otaku__Guy]

I was called yesterday from a recruiter and he asked me if I wanted to join the reserves. I was iffy about it because of school and all of those responsibilities but now that saw someone who is going through it and how it works for them im starting to think its for me. Thanks great vid

[@simplechannel2909]

I love the video, I gave me more confidence about my decision

[@shirkerashirkera9057]

This video helped me so much to make my decision thank you !

[@MattWard89]

Glad it helped!

[@christopherbateman1003]

We actually need more reserve troops because we were at 1.1 million reserve now it's at 900 something thousand I'm gonna join active in the US Marines

[@rondafreeman2650]

Thank you so much for all your videos they are amazing. They're very helpful.

[@MattWard89]

Thanks!

[@akeembausley7885]

Love the videos man keep up the good work I'm planning on joining soon and your bids motivate the hell out of me

[@loganhuizinga161]

Dude honestly thank you I’m in the same place right now my self and you have helped me a ton!!

[@MattWard89]

Great! :)

[@daltonater1212]

You joined the reserves for school benefits? Wrong move man. National guard has federal AND state tuition assistance. For example, Minnesota National Guard pays 100% tuition up to U of M. Thousands and thousands of dollars.

[@bentvk2248]

Master- Baitor Spot on

[@Havoc813]

Master- Baitor You are absolutely correct! If school was his main focus, the Reserves doesn’t come close to the NG. Same way here in FL. The NG pays 100% up to bachelors degree and 50% of a masters. Reserves only give you federal benefits which is NOT enough to pay for school (if full time student). GI Bill SR and Kicker won’t cut it. You’ll still end up paying out of pocket. You also have to be MOSQ in order to use it. The NG’s EDD for instance, can be used as soon as you swear in. Wrong decision guy...

[@StarLord1206]

He said the main reason was because he wanted to give himself as much options as possible and stated that it's easier to switch to active duty in the reserves.

[@Havoc813]

Wrong again. It’s easy to switch to AD from NG.....

[@SupremeBapeTV]

Master- Baitor yeah but when the war in Afghanistan started 80 percent of the national guard was deployed

[@terrymatthewe]

Thank you for all the information!

[@sophiekcuf]

God. This is so helpful!

[@MattWard89]

+Sophia Hernandez haha I’m glad :)

[@antonioreyes2692]

To each their own deciding with ANY components. Kudos to ALL who raised their right hand, timing and circumstances are different for everyone. My time in the Army National Guard had its ups and downs. My initial decision factor was availability of both federal and state benefits especially for school...

[@bena7450]

Thank you for making this video, I'm deciding on joining the Reserves while I go to a University.

[@MattWard89]

I'm glad it helped!

[@Arctic047]

Do ROTC if you want to be an officer!

[@hawkeye770]

I’m actually about to start my programming courses.. I’ve considered enlisting years ago but wanted to wait until my son is older. Now he’s a little older and I’m considering the reserves! This just helped my decision.

[@tristonevans3140]

Are we twins 😂 your situation is exactly where I am rn I graduated Clemson University this past May and was about to sign for active. Thanks so much brodie!!🤝

[@humbledayz4129]

You have no idea how much this video just helped me.. I really appreciate it!! I was between the 2, active and reserve.. I work for the postal service already and many were wondering why I would leave this job for active when I could just go Reserve and continue.. and I agree.. i also want to get into other things out side of work... but thanks!

[@kittykat2580]

So which did you choose? I’m in the same situation. I’m not full time with the USPS though

[@jamesshannon88]

You mentioned getting to volunteer for deployment; do you get to choose a combat pump vs a training deployment or is everything at the whim of the army? I'm prior service Marines, looking into reserves (I'm a grunt) and hoping for a trip to Afghanistan...

[@VinnyGreeley]

I respect you so g d much for being insightful and unbiased. Your channel has helped me decide to join the army reserves. Ship out for basic in about 3 months

[@Tygafan1232]

Vinny Greeley 92y?

[@Tygafan1232]

Vinny Greeley or what mos ? I swear in next week I'll be 92y (only mos available in my state)

[@VinnyGreeley]

MI & the best of luck to you brother!! :)

[@neishalashayy3945]

I Always Watch Your Videos. Thank You You Made My Mind Up Reserves It Is 👏🏾

[@junmyungsong5989]

Thanks for uploading. Have a question. I am in the reserve and I have a college degree. Due to many reasons I joined military after I graduate college. In this case what would be the option to become an officer from enlisted? Thanks in advance.

[@linkguy30]

thanks for the info, I didn't know reserves was this beneficial

[@Nick7380]

So I have had the luxury of doing all three, NG, Active Duty, and I am now a Reservist so with that being said I will say the Reserves has been the best so far because it has given me the best job opportunities to take advantage of-I got a DOD civilian job thru the Army Reserves and it's been great. Also he is right about the schooling while on AD, it took me 6 years to obtain a 2 year Automotive Tech degree and that included multiple re-enlistments just to get the full-time school options to do it, if you try an do school while on AD you'll drive yourself crazy depending on what your job is. CONUS (stateside) mobilizations are great too if you can volunteer for them, you'll get BAH and BAS regardless of your rank and even more depending on what your mission is.

[@trucknz7158]

Hey did you study full time ? And does army reserve qualify for va loan ? If I want to buy a home ??

[@lancelottheknight7126]

Hey Matt, just a question. What are more or less the MOS that suits for Software Engineers?

[@JAE77518]

Which unit will teach you how to program if your an officer?

[@abrahamcruz2963]

I’m late to this video but it was super helpful and I think you just helped me choose weather to go reserve or active

[@BULLETP808]

Is the level of training that we get out of the AIT reserve enough to land a job in the related field on the civilian side of things????? How did your ait training help you in your current job

[@mellapelass4311]

My younger brother just left. 💪😳

[@slippinhard]

what is your job in the army? programmer? I was interested in joining the reserves but don't want to pigeon hole myself like you said. Are you eligible to go to airborne school or learn other skills besides programming?

[@jaxsongoeden5245]

I have a question about training in the reserves. If you are enrolled full time at a college, will they let you miss your yearly training? I know it’s mostly in the summer, but since I’m a high schooler and going to basic before college, I may want to catch myself and go full time in the summer. I’m aware you get some credits for college in BCT/AIT but I want that option. I’m 31B

[@erirojas1077]

So when you were 18 did you ended up not going to training the first time or you changed from active to reserve and then went?

[@furaslaith6810]

I liked your video because you know what you want and you have planned your future, which what smart people do.

[@MN-to6dq]

I'm on the same boat as you. However, I'm enlisting for the 2 year active duty because according to the army page, one of the Green to Gold program requirement is that you need to have a minimum of 2 year active duty. Could you elaborate on the route you're taking to become an officer in the reserve?

[@tooktheshield9631]

Currently debating whether or not i want to do active duty or reserves. I'm not in college or anything right now, so I kind of want to go active duty.

[@jacobmassey9301]

Will I still get to keep the army insurance after I get out of the reserves you only serve three or four years?

[@BridgetKingL]

Thank you for your service Matt! I'm starting an Army Reserve career as an E-4. I was also initially considering a special women's special forces team after scoring a 70 and 115 line on ASVAB.

[@victoriahuerth5932]

Hi Matt! I’m looking at joining the reserves 68C I’m currently in Germany with my husband, he’s active duty, when we get back to the states I want to attend nursing school. I’m worried that I’ll be activated while in a nursing program. Do you know how likely it is to be activated?

[@maxperrin7281]

When did you go to basic training when you were in college? Did you miss and school?

[@EthanC_09]

Can you go from reserve to active once you finish the ROTC program? I thought that online it said you’d have to be active for 4 years. Thanks

[@s123187]

Changing from reserves/National Guard to active is the same. It is not changing branches, it requires a DD 368 which is a conditional release. My brother switched from NG to active within 30 days. Active Duty, Reserves, and NG all have the same opportunity to attend ROTC, Airborne, Air Assault, Path Finder, Best Warrior Competition, All Army Shooting competition, etc. Difference between Reserve/NG attending ROTC (SMP) is that the NG gets tuition and room and board paid for. NG can also compete for a scholarship and go active just like the reserves. Reserves: Federal National Guard: Federal and State (duel mission) Reserves and National Guard can volunteer to be deployed. Hope this helps!

[@tanicwhisper0647]

Yeah actually it did. With this apply for Air national guard?

[@thatjackal74]

Cody Barry NG also has Infantry as an MOS option the reserves don’t

[@jakebull2571]

Very helpful

[@TheDomniking]

jakob clark If you want to be infantry be infantry all the way

[@xXSgtWolfXx]

How long was your brother in the NG before switching to Active?

[@xDarkInHeartachex]

Is it possible to go from active to reserves? If it's even possible how long is the process? Sorry if this is a dumb question just can't find my answer online.

[@samurairebel8]

Extremely helpful, thank you sir

[@MattWard89]

You're welcome!

[@rondafreeman2650]

My son is almost done with Army Boot Camp he comes home and goes to school for his senior year of high school then next summer goes to AIT. My first question is isn't AIT going to be a lot harder since they're such a break from Boot Camp and what do you suggest in preparation for that? Also will he be able to change his MOS before he starts AIT? How can he change his MOS? Is it hard to do?

[@miyahsanabria7657]

if you do reserves do you also go to AIT ?

[@snobbob3445]

Did you have enough time to finish basic training and AIT without interfering with school? My recruiter was showing me open jobs in the area I will be going to school and the shortest AIT is 8 weeks.

[@A-C1997]

Do you know anything about doing the reserves and law school? I plan to take a year off when I graduate in May but, I’m curious if doing the reserves and then going to law school would be a lot of work. Do you have any tips?

[@Miguel.ramostena]

How do I go from reserves to active duty

[@tas620]

the process switching from guard to active is the exact same as reserves, also depending on what state you drill in, you will get better benefits for school while in the guard, i’m in illinois and i have 100% free tuition because of the guard and also get my gi bill, reserve units in illinois don’t get the 100%. just wanted to point that out because in some cases for college students guard would be the better option for your state. also the guard has more units in states than reserves with a ton of more mos’ to choose from.

[@jazzblackvalcin3097]

How soon did u started receiving the benefits money?

[@jundom05]

Hi Matt Ward! Do you happen to know how comprehensive is thw educational assistance for nurse reservist who wants to go further in career specifically nurse anesthetist or nurse practioner? Thank you for your video! I hope i can meet you personally in NC soon if with chance. 😀

[@Himothypunch111]

Your one of my favs because your straight up with the shut

[@YJP23]

What do you do when your on active duty deployed and your not busy tho do you just workout and work or what ?

[@lennoncox3972]

I’m already in college. Can I join the reserves , and after I get my 4 year degree while still in the reserves can I still be able to become an Officer after I get my Bachelors ?

[@christengardner4780]

If I join Army reserve can I eventually go active duty? How much time will have to go by for me to do so?

[@ShadowF305]

6 min into the video so idk if you answer this eventually . But would it help if i joined after i graduated ? I’m graduating in December with a criminal justice degree , minor in business , and a few intelligence certificates . Would these help at all? I understand in general if you join military with a degree you obtain officer rank? Correct me if I’m wrong .

[@specopswolfmp]

You heard wrong, you need to be in the guard for over a year and you just request to go active. Also, the NG gets deployed just as much as the reserves if not more, they arent just "state", they are federal and state and you get both benefits, which is why I joined the NG. you get both benefits.

[@Camisha444]

I want to be a reserve but I don't want to be with family, can i stay on a base or do I have to be active ?

[@dackg.2918]

Is it at all possible to still get a degree in 4 years in the Active Army? I was kind of forced to go active due to some circumstances back home, but I know I don't wanna go Reserves unless I have to.

[@alexandriamartin9700]

Well… is it?

[@MrSodaBelly]

I work a federal job making 1200 a paycheck should I just go to reserves instead of going active which E1 starting pay is at 800 a paycheck?

[@etinmac4752]

I graduated in 2015 with a bachelors degree in science and am in the process of joining and would love your opinion on active verses reserves. I do plan on OCS and then continuing my degree for PA school. Seems like you said it would be difficult to continue my schooling in a decent amount of time.

[@vince11harris]

Do you think that you can play a sport while being in the reserves

[@jeffgun4]

So if I join the reserves I won't be able to do active right cause I don't want to do active duty so i will be a reserves right

[@raydelgado1575]

Thanks for the info man greatly appreciated.! One question what are the benefits?

[@wp31144]

Matt- I recently graduated college and trying to decide between active or reserve. I want to go the officer route. Can you explain the process of going reserve and becoming an officer? Is that possible? Do you still go to basic training and OCS as a reservist?

[@AyeDgotIt]

Did you go?

[@chaseradrian2x850]

Helped me alot thanks 💯

[@pawsy_doggu7fz]

what's difference in pay between the reserve and national guard

[@drewjefferson9352]

Do you have to go to school for ROTC to become an officer and go to OTS? Or just get any bachelors then go to OTS? This video helped a lot too!

[@mirandas6451]

For people who have hard time deciding between Active or Reservist, ask your recruiter about being an Active Guard Reserve (AGR)

[@Basskat100]

You have to have a GT Score 110 or higher. And normally AGR positions which is title 10 Federal, for the Army Reserve Component. And title 32 State Army National Guard Component. The National Guard Component of the Army and Air Force gets Federal and State Military benefits.

[@TheDomniking]

Please don't make a sound like they're passing out AGR slots like it's candy. If everybody could be active duty and stay home everybody in the city would be doing that option. You have a lot of people Who get the position and never leave so now the younger soldiers are stuck doing there waiting for AGR slots/waiting for somebody to retire. So with that means is the AGR's who have position who are not gonna leave until they retired reap the benefits of being paid full-time while the younger enlisted are getting only paid one week in a month and still have to get a part-time jobs to sustain their life. The only guarantee for for training, benefits and quality-of-life is active duty especially for younger soldiers

[@josephinejacobs2159]

Better bet is Air Force reserves for deployment with a family- 6mo Army is most likely 1yr or more

[@danawarr15]

Thank you for this information, it actually helped me make up my mind to what I want to do.

[@tipiman2112]

@shootemup89 I am currently enlisting to PR NG, i still haven’t taken the oath of enlistment yet.. but now im thinking about going active duty. I’ve been doing research but can’t understand how to transition to active duty before i take the oath. My question is how do i make that transition? How will my recruiter take the news? I really need some feedback cause i want to be in the army but don’t want to be stationed here in Puerto Rico. (It kinda sucks)

[@tboy2175]

What kind of job do you have in the reserve?

[@sybork1993]

I have signed up for the Army activity duty but I wanted to switch to reserve how do I talk to my recruiter about it ? Or how do I switch over

[@EgyptNile]

this was really helpful i've been considering going to the army for school, but don't know if i should go for a national guard, or reserve.

[@queenampadu6479]

Is the paid vacation to anywhere in the world? And can you travel away while in reserve army

[@tipiman2112]

I am currently enlisting to PR NG, i still haven’t taken the oath of enlistment yet.. but now im thinking about going active duty. I’ve been doing research but can’t understand how to transition to active duty before i take the oath. My question is how do i make that transition? How will my recruiter take the news? I really need some feedback cause i want to be in the army but don’t want to be stationed here in Puerto Rico. (It kinda sucks)

[@Hayden__Pace]

How do you go about using your GI Bill to go to college?

[@milad8255]

How much do you make a week as starter?

[@MyBodyIsMyTemple]

Hi Matt, my husband is active. Could you do a detailed video (as you always do, thank you) on what active looks like from A to Z. My husband is a tanker and currently in basic training. Maybe interview someone else who's is active...

[@johnambriz7613]

Thinking about joining the reserves as well 👊

[@chrispalaguachi6903]

Would you join 18A to be Speical forces officer?

[@jorgesweet6172]

Thank you for the insight! I was going to do active but now I’m doing reserves.

[@VituMV]

You talked about different opportunities in the reserves people don't know about. Did you make that video? I want to know more about combat training in the reserves even tough there's no combat positions in thr reserves or so I was told. Also I want to know more about what reservists do when deployed, can you talk about that?