Posted on Jan 4, 2020

My enlistment paperwork has me classified as a reservist when I went in to sign for active duty. Is that normal?

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When I was signing my paperwork at MEPS, the detailer told me that I was going to be classified as a reservist. The next time I go back to ship out, I would resign and it would change to active duty. Is it normal for this to happen?? Hope I'm not screwed!!

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Posted 5 y ago

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Posted 5 y ago

This is what it is supposed to be. You're enrolled in the Delayed Entry Program with a term of 8 years total. Your DD4/3 will have a term of active duty service that you sign when you ship out. When your active duty contract ends you will he placed into the IRR for the rest of the 8 years

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Thanks!

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Lt Col Jim Coe

Posted 5 y ago

You’re learning an important lesson that many new recruits miss: if you don’t understand, ask. The process is simple and essential. Ask (with appropriate military courtesy), listen to the answer, learn. Repeat as necessary.

Best of luck!

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