joining the navy reserve

[x-wing]

I dont think this is possible, but just need to make sure.
Is it possible to join the Navy reserve as a pilot with no prior service time?

 

[gregsivers]

For a short while earlier this year it was. They were taking some SNAs to alleviate the overcrowding problem, but other than that no I don't think it is possible.

 

[A4sForever]

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[saltpeter]

After the BRAC list was released I would say any need for future manpower evaporated. However, the Air Guard will be more than happy to offer you a helo slot without prior experience.

 

[ip568]

My active duty P-3 squadron PPC did not join the Reserves and missed it. Several years later he tried to join and was turned-down. The Army then offered him a helo slot and sent him through Army helo school. Went O-3 (LT) to W-1 but stayed and really enjoyed it (finally made W-4).

 

[Goober]

Went O-3 (LT) to W-1 but stayed and really enjoyed it (finally made W-4).

WTF? Why would anyone do such a thing? Sheesh - find a guard job somewhere as an AGR (active guard/reserve). Eventually you can find a flight slot, but why "demote" yourself intentionally? Army warrants are not commissioned officers like their Navy counterparts - they get their "warrant" from the Secretary of the Army (or at least that's how it used to work).

 

[Pags]

For a short while earlier this year it was. They were taking some SNAs to alleviate the overcrowding problem, but other than that no I don't think it is possible.

The VR slots were only open to people from certain year groups...02/03 I believe. But the people who got those VR slots didn't know that it was an option until they were already active duty officers.