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Active Duty
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Army Reserves
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| Age Requirements | Be between the ages of 17-42 years. | Be between the ages of 17-42 years. |
| Length of Service | 2-6 year commitment/Serve a total of 8 years in the military | 1-6 year unit commitment/ Serve a total of 8 years in the military |
| Retirement | May Retire after 20 yrs. of qualifying service | Modified retirement possible after 20 yrs. of qualifying service |
| Job Choices | 200 jobs to choose from | 180 jobs to choose from |
| Medical / Dental Benefits | Medical and dental benefits | Medical and dental benefits when on active duty |
| Job training opportunities | Specialized job training (AIT) | Specialized job training (AIT) |
| Location of duty | May be stationed at home or on foreign soil | Stationed at home unless called to active duty |
| Work Schedule | Serve 5 days a week | Serve one weekend a month and two contiguous weeks a year |
| Vacation & Leave | 30 days military leave per year (paid vacation) | Paid vacation only if you are on extended active duty |
| Social & Recreational Programs | Unlimited access to all military Morale, Welfare and Recreation (MWR) facilities or programs | Unlimited access to all military Morale, Welfare and Recreation (MWR) facilities or programs |
| Education Benefits | Educational benefits | Some Educational benefits |
| Commissary Privileges | Unlimited post exchange and commissary privileges | Unlimited post exchange and commissary privileges Unlimited post exchange privileges and up to 24 commissary visits per year |
| Physical Requirements | Physical training 3-4 times a week | Responsible for maintaining your own physical fitness (you will be tested twice a year) |
