r/armyreserve

Hello everyone. I have a question, especially for any Career Counselors or anyone who has dealt with a medical reclass or MAR2 before.
I’m an active-duty SSG, 11B, with almost 12 years of service. I’ve been on profile for most of the last two years due to ongoing knee issues, which have also had me working in a staff/shop position instead of performing normal infantry duties.
I recently had knee surgery, and my doctor told me that my knee will probably recover to around 80–85% but likely never return to 100%. My provider is now considering giving me a permanent P2 for Lower Extremities (L2).
My question is: Can an L2 permanent profile trigger a MAR2/medical reclassification, or does it specifically require a P3?
From what I’ve been reading, 11B requires an L1. If that is correct, would receiving an L2 mean that I no longer meet the physical requirements for 11B and therefore have to be reclassified into another MOS that is compatible with my permanent profile? Or can I remain 11B with an L2?
I’m getting conflicting information regarding whether a P2 can result in a medical reclass versus needing a P3 to initiate MAR2.
If any Career Counselors or Soldiers who have actually gone through this process can clarify how it works, especially for an 11B with an L2, I’d really appreciate it. Thank you.

I would like to expedite my process with my fiance somehow…anybody have an idea? The thing is I’m legally widow I have a kid and I give the custody to my mother every time I have long period of training but next month my mother is leaving the country for like 6 months for a work project. I won’t be able to attend any training without her, what do I do?

Title: I’m at the point where I’ll take basically any deployment, Middle East included
I’m seriously trying to get on a deployment, mobilization, or long-term ADOS orders as soon as possible. I’ve had a Tour of Duty application sitting there for over 3 months and absolutely nothing seems to be moving.

At this point I’ll go wherever they need somebody. Kuwait, Saudi, Jordan, Iraq, anywhere in the Middle East. And when I say I want to go somewhere hot, I don’t mean the temperature. I mean somewhere where things are actually happening and there is some level of danger involved.

I’m divorced, I don’t really have anything tying me down right now, and I would honestly rather be somewhere overseas working nonstop, staying alert, and having a mission to focus on than sitting at home thinking about my ex-wife while bills keep stacking up.

I need something that keeps my mind occupied, gives me a purpose every day, and gives me steady income. At this point if somebody called me tomorrow and said they needed a volunteer for a deployment in the Middle East, I would probably have my bags packed before they finished explaining the mission.

For anyone in the USAR who has actually managed to get on orders recently, what is the fastest realistic route? Tour of Duty feels like I’m throwing applications into a black hole.

Should I be calling POCs directly? Contacting units? Looking for ADOS somewhere else? I’m an 11B, but I’m willing to take anything I can reasonably qualify for.
Seriously, if anybody knows of units looking for volunteers, especially for overseas missions, I’m all ears.

My PAR was just returned. It looks like the Army took a hated, poorly structured professional military educational requirement, and made compliance more difficult. For 2027, all ILE Phase 1 "in person" TASS classes are canceled for FY27. For all Army Reserve officers, Distance Learning is the only option available.

Hey everyone, finally got my ASVAB and Cyber Test scores back and I'm looking for some solid MOS recommendations for the Army Reserve. Recruiter said no retests since I passed and hit Category IIIA, so I'm moving forward with what I have on paper. I am also 37 years old and have been out of school for a long time lol.

Overall, my AFQT is a 55. My Cyber Test (CT) came back at 70, and my CR is 48.

For my line scores, I got GT 103, CL 101, SC 99, ST 98, EL 98, GM 96, CO 96, FA 96, OF 96, and MM 95.

My raw standard subtests were VE 53, PC 53, WK 52, MK 51, AR 50, EI 49, AO 49, AS 48, GS 43, and MC 41.

I'm mostly looking for roles with good civilian marketability, useful training or certifications, and a solid drill experience in the Reserves.

Based on these numbers, what MOSs would you recommend checking out or asking my recruiter to look up for local unit vacancies? Appreciate any real feedback from anyone currently serving.

I am in need of some advice before I move forward with minimal knowledge.

My grandfather served in the Vietnam was way back when. He was lottery drafted in against his wishes, served 2 years in Vietnam and came home after his draft ended. When he was boarded the plane back to the States he was told that he was leaving at an E5 status, however, when he returned home his paperwork was never updated. Now his paperwork says E4 status and that he was a cook in Vietnam. He never cooked a day in his life over there.

I have requested all of his military records and attempted to request all of his pay records but those have been non-existent. There is NO evidence that my grandpa was bumped to an E5 status, except for a very old DA 2139 form that faintly shows a pay level of E5 (very old). This was back in the 60's. My grandpa has filed an application for correction of military records multiple times over the past 30 years but all have been denied (they were not very substantive and basically said please correct).

My grandpa's heart breaks at the thought the he will be buried one day soon with the WRONG rank on his stone.

How can I most effectively convince the board to change his ranking?

I have written up 2 petitions on his behalf - 1) that tells his story from being drafted, to being in Vietnam and coming home. Very emotional and appeals to emotions. 2) an actual petition that argues this is in the interest of justice to change his rank pursuant to the United States Code.

PLEASE ANY AND ALL ADVICE IS WELCOME. (He also no longer has his uniform as he burned it in a drunken range shortly after returning home in the 60's - he has suffered from sever ptsd).

Thank you for everything.

In the Reserves, just got diagnosed with ADHD from a civilian Psychiatrist, got on medication.

Recently a stateside mobilization came up that I want to get on, will this prohibit me from this MOB?

So basically I have it in my contract that stipulates that qualifying student loans taken during my enlistment could be paid off using the SLRP( I was given $50000 on my contract). I already used up TA Assistance as well
I need some money for housing and navy federal is willing to provide me with some funding. Would this be covered with SLRP. I am aware that only qualifying student loans can be covered.
I really need some advice before I decide on going ahead with this.

Thank you in advance

Has anyone else had this problem with getting their tuition assistance approved? I provided them with the academic calendar, my course schedule, and my tuition bill, which should contain everything they are requesting. However, they are still giving me trouble, saying they cannot accept those documents. They need a memo from the university. I have spoken to my university veteran’s affairs department, and they said, “We do not provide these documents. Please let your education center know that all the information they are requesting is in the appropriate systems in accordance with the DoD MOU. They should be able to approve or deny your TA request using the information you provide and the information that is in the DoD systems.” I sent them that email, and they still said they will not approve it without that document, even though I've already provided all the requested information. I don't know what else to do to get my benefits approved. I've done everything I can possibly do, and I've contacted multiple departments at my university. Can someone give me any tips?

I’m joining for the college perks. Is it 100% tuition paid for? Also, do I only have to go to an in state school to get tuition paid for or am I allowed to go out of state?

So my situation is that I have a child with my gf but we are not married although we live together. Do I qualify for BAH ? my recruiter tells me that I do but something about her name can’t be on the lease agreement when I turn it into DEERS?

Just trying to get more information m?

Hello,

I have been looking at volunteering for an ADOS position on the MOBCOP site.

I see a few of the open jobs I have been looking at have more than 5 people who have applied.

My question is;

-How do they make their selection?

-Do you need to attach anything when you apply?

-Is it a lottery....just keep applying?

-How does it work to get sected?

-How did you get selected? (if you ever applied?)

Thank you all. Any input appreciated.

I plan to join the Army Reserves as a clinical psychologist and I am looking for psychologists who could describe to me what the position looks like in the reserves. Does the position seem meaningful outside of deployments? I want to use my skills and be as beneficial to my unit as possible.

I’m a civilian with no prior service considering applying for an Army Reserve Military Intelligence direct commission. I’m especially interested in perspectives from current or former 35As, recent direct-commission applicants/selectees, and reservists balancing service with young families.

My professional background is in corporate intelligence, OSINT, financial-crime investigations, and forensic analysis across Big Four consulting and in-house roles. I have led investigative teams and engagements spanning multiple jurisdictions and have experience with source interviews and related civilian HUMINT, transaction analysis, sanctions and PEP analysis, and other intelligence work supporting major defense-sector clients.

I hold a graduate degree in accounting and an undergraduate degree in finance. I do not currently hold a clearance, but I have no known issues that should prevent me from obtaining one.

Based on the Army’s published MI direct-commission criteria, my experience appears to align particularly with forensic analysis, intelligence analysis and collection, and national/strategic analysis. I previously explored Navy OCS after college, but the available vacancies shifted away from Intel and I accepted a corporate position before submitting my package. I have remained interested in serving, and the expanded direct-commission program appears more closely aligned with the experience I have developed since then.

I’m currently based in San Diego. My partner has a location-dependent career here, and we expect to begin trying for children in approximately two to three years.

A few questions:

- Does this sound like a genuinely competitive profile for the Army Reserve MI direct-commission program, or do successful civilian applicants generally have prior cleared, intelligence-community, or military experience? What would you consider the most significant weaknesses in my background?

- Is an Army Reserve direct commission normally tied to an identified 35A vacancy and gaining unit before appointment? I found the 314th MI Battalion in Fallbrook, which would be ideal geographically. Can an applicant pursue a vacancy with a particular unit, or is location determined only after selection?

- For officers who have served in the 314th or another interrogation-focused MI unit, how closely might this type of investigative and interviewing background align with the unit’s actual mission? I recognize that civilian source interviewing is not equivalent to trained military HUMINT or interrogation work, but I also imagine I may have some unique experience from the civilian side that may give me a leg up in the role compared to a fresh OCS candidate.

- Are there any recent civilian MI direct-commission applicants willing to share their application timeline, selection experience, and how constructive service credit or entry grade was evaluated?

- Is Reserve MI manageable alongside raising a newborn? I understand there is a qualification timeframe that I would have to complete before any deployment orders would be issued, but I want to get a better sense of what this process looks like and how it might impact our future family down the road.

I would appreciate candid feedback, including reasons this may not be as strong a fit as it appears on paper.

I’m currently a TPU officer serving on ADOS orders at a strategic command and have been doing well. I’m tracking toward my second MQ OER under different raters and getting valuable experience that I don’t think I’d get back home.

I recently emailed the AGR team about my intentions to extend my ADOS assignment for FY27. The response came back through my BC, who gave me a short answer that they don’t want me to extend because they need junior officers for (TPU) command and BN staff positions. I’ve never actually met with the BN CDR directly since on ADOS and have only communicated with the AGR personnel as needed.

The ADOS unit wants to keep me around. I’ve made some great connections with senior staff, gained valuable experience and insight at the strategic level, and started building a new life overseas. I currently don’t have civilian employment because my previous employer closed, and honestly, I haven’t looked back since starting ADOS.

I’ve also been reaching back out to other officers and NCOs I previously worked with at the unit, and from what I’m hearing, they are struggling with a significant shortage of officers. There are reports of being understaffed, officers getting relieved of command, limited funding for maintenance, training, and no funding available for courses or PME. On top of that, the officer pool seems to be shrinking due to WHtR, CFT, civilian job responsibilities, and other competing demands.

My current plan is to submit a packet to transition from TPU to IRR so I can stay here on ADOS a little longer. I’ll also be able to complete my PME while I’m here and start looking for KD opportunities in FY28/29. Ultimately, I want to mobilize, take on bigger assignments, and do big shit.

A few questions for the Reserve folks:

• Can my TPU BC prevent/block an ADOS extension if the gaining unit wants to retain me? ADOS packet would require O6 approval from home unit, but I assume my BDE CDR would likely follow the BN CDR’s recommendation. I’d really prefer to avoid putting my O6 in a position where they have to have an O6-to-O6 conversation over my situation.
• Is there a downside to leaving TPU status while I’m building this experience? I realize I’d be leaving my home unit short a junior officer and potentially burning that bridge, but I’m trying to make the decision that best supports my long-term career development.
• Am I overlooking another option that would allow me to stay with the ADOS unit without completely burning the bridge with my TPU unit?

I’m not trying to dodge responsibility or avoid KD. I genuinely think the experience I’m getting here is significantly better for where I want to take my career, and the gaining unit is willing to keep me.

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I recently stepped into the Company XO role and wanted to see if anyone could share their experience. I know maintenance and supply will be my primary wheelhouse. I’d love to hear your lessons learned, best practices, and advice for setting yourself up for success.