I JOINED THE ARMY RESERVES!! | HOW MUCH WAS MY BONUS? HOW WAS THE PROCESS?

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4 жыл бұрын

Back In October I signed a 3 year contract with the US Army Reserves as a 68W! In this video I talk about how the process for myself specifically went, considering I was joining the Reserves after doing 4 years in Active Duty! Feel free to comment down below if you have any questions about the process whatsoever! Be sure to show the love and subscribe for more active duty/reserve Army content!
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@TheBenAllen. 4 жыл бұрын

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@lovebeauty3877 4 жыл бұрын

Lol I made it !! I just graduated from AIT !

@jacksonblake3771 4 жыл бұрын

dang man, the recruiter got you again.

@TheBenAllen. 4 жыл бұрын

Jackson Blake nah lol this one was actually straight up 😂

@manondumouchel5298 4 жыл бұрын

Well said Sir, your determination is absolutely beautiful, love it..Thanks for the post

@zeddieb5150 4 жыл бұрын

Love the videos man I still regret not having a military career I so thinking tore my ACL to o shreds in high school just before Christmas 1990 the recruiter wouldn't have me that was then now so many years longer would you believe that isy worst regret in life I dreamed of being a soldier as young as I can remember I appreciate what all you guys have done for our country🇺🇲

@montrealpatrick2907 4 жыл бұрын

"Dont wanna deal with the day to day bullshit on active" my biggest reason for wantin to go reserves its fuckin chill

@hermilogarcia7510 4 жыл бұрын

Awesome content Ben! Could you please make a video about the Army Reserve Loan Repayment Program and what MoS qualifies for that? Thank you!

@quayreacts6877 2 жыл бұрын

How long did it take to get your bonus after you turned in your bonus paperwork?

@thatmidkid.1631 2 жыл бұрын

Is being a 68w reserve fun? How much work do you guys do? Is it too much work? Do you heal peoples injuries on the battlefield? Is it boring? If yes, what times are boring?

@MsReeTV 3 жыл бұрын

Do you know how retirement time is calculated? I’m active duty right now but I’m ready to switch over

@Snipero10 4 жыл бұрын

So how long is basic training and ocid toghther after you can come back home??

@jasonramero6274 4 жыл бұрын

You are right on the fact that National guard is better for tuition.

@relaxcity4197 2 жыл бұрын

Hi. Ben when you are in the reserves can you get discounts or any help to buy a house or a car?

@vivianguo7624 3 жыл бұрын

Can you do 2 years contract of active duty and volunteer to join the reserves ?

@ThatGuy33121 4 жыл бұрын

Congrats man .

@TheBenAllen. 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks bro! 🎉

@yajboi303 4 жыл бұрын

Hi Ben, I’ve been thinking about the army for a while now. This video helps me a lot. I truthfully didn’t know about reserves and it definitely intrigues me. I’m 29, have a decent career but want to join the army to serve, make some more income, and for the help of tuition. Do you know if army reserves help with student debt? Also, how many weeks is Basic training and AIT? If I’m serious about this, I’d want to work with my current employer and figure out timing, etc.

@TheBenAllen. 4 жыл бұрын

The reserves can help with student debt, and basic is 9-10 weeks long, and AIT length is dependent on the job you choose.

@yajboi303 4 жыл бұрын

Ben Allen another question. I’m confused on pay and MOS. If I’m an E1, I’m paid a base salary, but do I get an additional salary from my MOS? Or is there just one base salary despite your MOS?

@TheBenAllen. 4 жыл бұрын

K. Y. You don’t get anything for your mos.

@frankopokukoduah194 2 жыл бұрын

My army reserve unit is moving to a different location How do I transfer to a company or in IT in another state

@aibel_ortiz 2 жыл бұрын

Can you tell me how much they pay for month if I reserve.

@pablochavez968 3 жыл бұрын

I’m thinking of joining the army this year. I have a BA Degree and a family, but my old ass is going to be 31 this year. My plan is to join for two years active duty to see if I would really like it. My question is, aside the limited MOS’s that you’re able to do, do you still get full benefits such as BAH and so on with a two year contract or would I have to enlist for longer than two years. Thanks!

@TheBenAllen. 3 жыл бұрын

Longer than 2 for the full gi bill

@Logan-yo4yl 2 жыл бұрын

What’s up old man! 31 and planning to join too.

@GonzoDev 4 жыл бұрын

congratulations!! us weekend warriors stick together ✊

@TheBenAllen. 4 жыл бұрын

E G. Hell yeah! Still getting used to it! Just went to my first Battle Assembly this past weekend!

@orlandomaldonado2960 4 жыл бұрын

I'm 17 I'm joining the split ops enlistment and I'm asking if the process from going from reserves to active duty that difficult? I'm trying to do reserves until I graduate and then go full on active duty. Fyi I'm trying to do a medic mos and idk if I will be taught my mos there.

@TheBenAllen. 4 жыл бұрын

I heard it can be difficult yes. And you will learn your 68w job once you go to AIT after Basic.

@bmo3522 4 жыл бұрын

Me too! I’m wondering about the same thing because I’ll only be in school for two years then I want to go active too

@aashishrokachhetri3826 4 жыл бұрын

Hey I wanna know about the monthly pay in army reserve and also how many days leave annually?thank u

@TheBenAllen. 4 жыл бұрын

I make like 350 in the Reserves for the 2 days that I go as a SGT if you are a lower rank you’ll make less. And you don’t get any leave days in the Reserves since you only show up 2 days out of the month.

@jordanjpl6100 3 жыл бұрын

Also, so how much is was the bonus I listened most the time but

@xavientomas 4 жыл бұрын

Question which is better, I am debating between 68w and peralegal specialist dont know what to choose

@TheBenAllen. 4 жыл бұрын

68w

@ajochoa6216 4 жыл бұрын

What was the total pay while in basic training? I want to join the reserve but I'm 33 yrs old with a family and would be taking a pay cut for basic. Just wondering if I could still pay my Bills while in basic.

@TheBenAllen. 4 жыл бұрын

So basic as a private you’ll make like 650-700 every 2 weeks.

@boltononabudget7423 2 жыл бұрын

Did you end up enlisting? AJ?

@ajochoa6216 2 жыл бұрын

@@boltononabudget7423 No I would but I can't afford the salary. I suggest joining young before having too much on your plate.

@smoreno3 2 жыл бұрын

@@ajochoa6216 keep your head up high

@BitcoinBart 4 жыл бұрын

yo bro they make you use your old uniforms ? or do I get fresh gear :D

@TheBenAllen. 4 жыл бұрын

When you get to the Reserves they give you mew stuff!

@Destinixoxx 4 жыл бұрын

I’m joining from active duty to reserves with a bonus &stabilization. Did they offer u that?

@rakiyis-jewellthomas8239 3 жыл бұрын

What does that mean? Stabilization? I get out in October and just wanna set myself up for goodness ya know.

@kyleolangford 4 жыл бұрын

How much schooling does the reserves pay for. I’m shipping for basic on September 8th. 68W

@TheBenAllen. 4 жыл бұрын

I good amount! You can find the exact answer online

@adamfriedrich6664 4 жыл бұрын

Hey Ben thank you for your service and everything you do you make amazing videos man new subscriber to btw but I took the asvab awhile ago and got a 28 do you know any good recourses to use to help me pass thank you

@TheBenAllen. 4 жыл бұрын

There a lot on google just type in asvab study guides!

@adamfriedrich6664 4 жыл бұрын

Ben Allen Thank you

@1993cobra347 4 жыл бұрын

Congratulations

@TheBenAllen. 4 жыл бұрын

Thank You! 🔥

@Napoleon1323 11 ай бұрын

Does OSC give age wavier to the age of 42

@warrenleonard4516 2 жыл бұрын

How long did it take for you to get your bonus? Just switched from active duty. Turned in my paperwork about 2 weeks ago.

@eatchas 10 ай бұрын

How long did it take you? My info just posted on IPERMS. My administrator told me I’d have to wait because I’m not the only person in the Army. Idk how much wait is reasonable vs him having me on the bottom of his pile.

@warrenleonard4516 10 ай бұрын

@@eatchas it ended up taking about 2 or so months due to the paperwork getting lost the first go around.

@eatchas 10 ай бұрын

@@warrenleonard4516 thanks bro. I’m at the one month point hopefully it comes through soon.

@Percattack 4 ай бұрын

@@eatchasdid you ever get it

@eatchas 4 ай бұрын

@@Percattack NOPE. Was supposed to get news on the 21st. But I got distracted by multiple family emergencies. This past weekend was drill but we went to the field and my retention NCO wasn’t there.

@paigeburton8995 Жыл бұрын

I'm trying to go reserves. I'd there a 3x5 contract

@daxswag3693 4 жыл бұрын

What kind of battalion will you be in? I'll be in a signal battalion.

@TheBenAllen. 4 жыл бұрын

DaxSwag's#1Fan im in a Blood Detachment!

@heavenclark3903 4 жыл бұрын

is it possible to go to med school and be a reserve at the same time?

@TheBenAllen. 4 жыл бұрын

Heaven Clark yes!

@brandonlopez7418 4 жыл бұрын

How

@IfukedURgirl1 4 жыл бұрын

Hey with the bonuses does that mean if you chose 6 years for 10k then they would just hand you 10k??

@IfukedURgirl1 4 жыл бұрын

I’m really looking to join but i can’t get enough info

@TheBenAllen. 4 жыл бұрын

It’ll be taxed so it’ll be less than 10k

@IfukedURgirl1 4 жыл бұрын

Ben Allen cool but they’ll give you cash in your bank account?

@TheBenAllen. 4 жыл бұрын

For the most part yeah, you just gotta turn in the bonus paperwork when you get to the new unit.

@elgalletasyeldanny4880 4 жыл бұрын

Swearing in next wensday for Army Reserves! Thinking between 68G or 68J 😬

@TheBenAllen. 4 жыл бұрын

Best of luck bro!

@elgalletasyeldanny4880 4 жыл бұрын

Ben Allen thank you bro! Love ur army videos, stay grinding! 💪🏼

@TheBenAllen. 4 жыл бұрын

Of course bro! Thank you! Please share the videos to your other friends as well!

@novaskyzero 4 жыл бұрын

I'm going in active duty at the end of this month and my biggest worry is just making friends.

@TheBenAllen. 4 жыл бұрын

Nova Sky it’s really not that hard, it’ll come easier than you think! 🎉

@Sjonathan91 4 жыл бұрын

If you think you’re weird don’t worry there’s weird people there. If you thinks it’s because you’re to quite don’t worry they’ll make sure that you’re not lol

@thairice._. 3 жыл бұрын

Man, this is 10 months ago. I wonder how's he doing.

@luisriba8082 3 жыл бұрын

you'll have a lot of friends. You are going to need a lot of strength dealing with politics.

@markrobertson5398 4 жыл бұрын

Hey so much a year would you make? I’m interested in doing these

@TheBenAllen. 4 жыл бұрын

Not a lot honestly

@freebandz8472 3 жыл бұрын

It’s like 4-5k a year but benefits are good

@Lance67327 4 жыл бұрын

You didn’t have to do MEPS again?

@TheBenAllen. 4 жыл бұрын

Nope

@AGSOP110 4 жыл бұрын

I’m 30 and really want to join the military. I have no school but 20 years of life experience as an entrepreneur in international business. Not sure what MOS is similar to my experience.

@TheBenAllen. 4 жыл бұрын

Are you thinking Active Duty or Reserve/NG?

@AGSOP110 4 жыл бұрын

Ben Allen Not sure, I know I want to get a degree and also become an officer when the time comes. What do you recommend?

@TheBenAllen. 4 жыл бұрын

Well if getting a degree is your main concern I would recommend Reserves/NG

@AGSOP110 4 жыл бұрын

Ben Allen Good and what brings me to the next topic is Branch AF vs ARMY which would rank “faster”? Or worth the 20 years I would be willing to put in.

@TheBenAllen. 4 жыл бұрын

I don’t really know a whole lot on the AF but Army does rank up pretty fast depending on the job.

@NateAmado Ай бұрын

Glad I’m staying with the reserves 😂

@_matty.gainz_ 3 жыл бұрын

Did I just watch someone get killed in the intro 😂😂

@bibleverses416 3 жыл бұрын

Do u earn bonuses for how much people u live with??

@TheBenAllen. 3 жыл бұрын

@danielfrausto9697 4 жыл бұрын

Aye Ben is being a 11b so bad ? Like being treated badly then others?

@TheBenAllen. 4 жыл бұрын

It’s a little true, yeah!

@danielfrausto9697 4 жыл бұрын

Ben Allen thank you man for replying ! I always wanted to do infantry but in your opinion do you think it’s worth joining that mos ?

@Zz-zc1sq 3 жыл бұрын

@@danielfrausto9697 fuk no man. Think again theres hundereds of mos in army.

@darneal119 3 жыл бұрын

I was planning to join Army reserve but I can’t decide between Active/National guard/Reserve, I’m 19 yr old and I can’t decide which?

@MysticSoul19 3 жыл бұрын

Go active first don’t like it join the reserves

@carlosquintana9228 3 жыл бұрын

@@MysticSoul19 it’s reserves first n if u do like it. Then u switch to ACTIVE. You get honorably discharged n messes up things for u in the civilian life.

@carlosquintana9228 3 жыл бұрын

I mean what I was told it’s best to do that.