https://www.rallypoint.com/answers/when-can-i-say-i-m-in-the-reserves <div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>Real quick, I’ve been wondering this even since I signed a few day’s ago when am I consider in the army Reserves, do I have to go through boot camp before I can say I’m in the army Reserves, don’t want to say the wrong thing when people ask! Mon, 10 Aug 2020 16:31:00 -0400 https://www.rallypoint.com/answers/when-can-i-say-i-m-in-the-reserves <div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>Real quick, I’ve been wondering this even since I signed a few day’s ago when am I consider in the army Reserves, do I have to go through boot camp before I can say I’m in the army Reserves, don’t want to say the wrong thing when people ask! SPC Private RallyPoint Member Mon, 10 Aug 2020 16:31:00 -0400 2020-08-10T16:31:00-04:00 https://www.rallypoint.com/answers/when-can-i-say-i-m-in-the-reserves?n=6193354&urlhash=6193354 <div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>If you signed your contract and did your Oath of Enlistment, then you are hereby in the Reserves. What you can tell people is that you enlisted in the Reserves but you have not shipped out for training yet. MSG Private RallyPoint Member Mon, 10 Aug 2020 16:36:39 -0400 2020-08-10T16:36:39-04:00 https://www.rallypoint.com/answers/when-can-i-say-i-m-in-the-reserves?n=6193393&urlhash=6193393 <div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>Yep, your time in service started the moment ink was put to paper. Your TIME IN SERVICE and TIME IN GRADE clock has already started ticking. I&#39;d recommend getting to your next unit drill day (I&#39;m guessing COVID-19 has hindered that). <br /><br />You really need to get in contact with your unit. Know who your platoon SGT is, how to reach them, and how to figure out to know what your training schedule is once you are out of Basic Training and AIT. <br /><br />Among my first questions with new soldiers in my unit are:<br />1) Are you working or going to school?<br />2) Do you have a car, and can you get to drill? CPT Private RallyPoint Member Mon, 10 Aug 2020 16:53:07 -0400 2020-08-10T16:53:07-04:00 https://www.rallypoint.com/answers/when-can-i-say-i-m-in-the-reserves?n=6194081&urlhash=6194081 <div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>Welcome to the team. When you swore in you became a team member. Good luck- it’s going to be a great adventure. Even the bad will fill your life with unique stories- enjoy them. COL Private RallyPoint Member Mon, 10 Aug 2020 21:01:46 -0400 2020-08-10T21:01:46-04:00 https://www.rallypoint.com/answers/when-can-i-say-i-m-in-the-reserves?n=6194124&urlhash=6194124 <div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>If you have an official DOD ID then yes definitely. SFC Carlos Gamino Mon, 10 Aug 2020 21:27:46 -0400 2020-08-10T21:27:46-04:00 https://www.rallypoint.com/answers/when-can-i-say-i-m-in-the-reserves?n=6194125&urlhash=6194125 <div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>As long as you have gone to MEPS, signed your contract for your MOS and sworn the first oath then you are in the reserves, you just have not gone through any training yet for it. Nothing wrong with that at all. SSG Brian G. Mon, 10 Aug 2020 21:28:01 -0400 2020-08-10T21:28:01-04:00 https://www.rallypoint.com/answers/when-can-i-say-i-m-in-the-reserves?n=6646118&urlhash=6646118 <div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>Note: No “s” in Army or Air Force Reserve. Col Tri Trinh Sat, 09 Jan 2021 18:30:09 -0500 2021-01-09T18:30:09-05:00 2020-08-10T16:31:00-04:00