Is the bonus for enlisting in the Navy Reserve paid in one lump sum?
928027
Well, here is your answer…  The only program that offers a LUMP sum bonus with the Navy Reserve falls under the Non-Prior Service Basic Program.  Under this program if you select a job (rate) that you qualified for and is a critical fill job (i.e. construction jobs with the Seabees / Medical) you may be offered a lump sum bonus between $10,000 to $20,000.  This bonus is paid upon completion of ‘A’ school and is tax deductible.  You sound like you have a strong desire to serve the Navy and your country.  I commend you on your decision and wish you well.  Be advised that USNR pays the bonus and that if you should decide to go active under a USN contract during the first six years, your bonus will be recouped. (This does not include any time you spend on active duty as a reservist (i.e., your 2-week annual training, or any other volunteered mobilization).  Ask your job counselor at MEPS to review your enlistment annex with you.  This will have all the detail of the bonus contract spelled out.
60259
sub,\n\nGood for you, man.  I served eight years active duty with the Navy, and am a drilling reservist.  I want to thank you for considering this and all others out there who volunteer to do a tough job to keep this nation strong.  Please disregard the crass, un-intelligent responses herein...at least you're keeping an open mind, looking into things and not bad-mouthing things you know nothing about.\n\nAs far as pay is concerned, I saw a link to a "dot-mil" site which probably will take you to a enlisted and officer's current pay scale.  Please note that you'll get a housing allowance, which is scaled according to an average of homes and apartments for rent in the area where you are stationed.  You'll also get separate rations, which is a fixed rate according to rank, and other allowances for different things.  You'll only pay income taxes on your base pay, and that's all that's reported.\n\nYou and your family will get commissary and exchange privileges, which may save you some money.  Full medical and dental coverage for all members of your family, and a lot of installations have day care facilities, should you need one.  There's more that I can't think of right now...a lot of responses here are right-on.\n\nGood luck.
757702
First, you can't just decide to go on reserve.  Once your active enlistment is up, you can then enlist to serve in the reserves.  Reserve pay is dependent upon the number of drills you take part in.  If you are making 30k a year, you would have to be at least the rank of Sergeant (E-5) and have spent 8 years or more in the service. The same grade and time in service would net you about $330 for a weekend's worth of drill before taxes.
188929
this should get you started\n\nhttp://benefits.military.com/misc/installations/Base_Content.jsp?select=done&scategory=INSTDATA&stopic=MAJUNTLST&stitle=Major+Unit+Listing&id=1210&style=01
600219
My husband is also in the military, and he gets paid on the Friday before the 15th and 30th.  He is in the USMC so I don't know about army or navy or guard.  Hope this helps.
799699
you cant thats classified. you most likely dont need to know so they arent going to give that to you. ask a recruiter
42464
the sign on bonus goes by rate (or job) you choose in the military.\nthe national guard is a reserve branch and you will get paid reservist pay.\nyou get paid by rank in the military.  you get more money for housing (which goes by where you are stationed), food, bonuses, time-in-rate (the longer you are in the more money you make), being married, have kids, etc.\nas an e-3 active duty with one kid not married max taxes i bring home about 2500 dollars a month after taxes.  i got a 8000 bonus and when you get a sign on bnus you have to agree to staying in an extra year.\ngo to navy.mil and search for basic pay to get pay rates for all ranks.
464666
My brother is going into the Army, he's shipping out to basic this coming Monday.\n\nThey offer in their commercials and whatever "up to $30,000" signing bonus.\n\nKey words: "up to"\n\nHe's going to be getting somewhere around a $14,000 bonus at the end of his 3 years; not exactly as much as he had hoped or thought he'd get, but still a big chunk of change.\n\nNot too sure if it's the same, but just an example that might prepare him if the paper work says otherwise.
125172
The Navy, Army, and Marines all have programs like this.  But you must sign up for 4 years of service one you've finished school.  They pay for school and also give you amonthly stipend of around 1000.  It's a great deal if you don't mind serving when you're done.  You'd have to check on their age requirements.
979581
It sounds like you need to apply to be transferred to the Individual Ready Reserve (IRR). Speak to your Readiness NCO/full-timer and they will explain how to do this. You will probably have to provide documentation so be prepared with your paperwork. Other than that - best of luck!
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My father gets extra for family members and some medical help. I don't know how it all works out for sure, but I found a website and you may find some information there?\n\nhttp://www.military.com/Resources/ResourcesContent/0,13964,38349,00.html
841139
Whatever your recruiter promised, make sure it's in your contract. Some of them will say anything to get you signed up.  I'm not in the National Guard but my husband is.  He got his bonus and the medical coverage.  Tricare is great as long as you're on active duty when you use it.  Also, dont be fooled by the name "National Guard".  As my husband says now, they are technically the "International Guard".  He served fifteen months in Iraq.  Hopefully you wont have to.
398828
A service member's pay is dependent on their pay grade, and their time in service. A Green Beret may also qualify for special pays for things like being "jump" qualified, dive qualified, hazardous duty pay, demolitions pay, etc.  The website in the source has the FY2006 pay charts and listing for the "special" pays.  Sorry I can't give you an exact figure, but this should help you out.
714945
I believe the annuity disbursement you receive is the retirement benefit and will not change.  You can contact the Army personnel office at any base and they should be able to tell you.
327892
Don't know anything about the Navy... But I've done 15 years in the Army now... And when I have a soldier that is getting out I make him write down all the reasons he's getting out... then I tell them to put it in their wallet and before they go back into a recruiters office... pull it out and read it... If they still come back... good for them... if not then good for them...  \n\nAny way... \n\nI say if it's so hard a decision for you... then don't make it... stay where you are... You've done your bit for God and Country... nothin wrong with being a civilian... just make sure you get something out of it... USE YOUR GI BILL!! get some edu-macation!!! Get that job that you swore you could get that paid you a lot more than you made 'swabbin the decks' in the Navy!!! \n\nBottom Line: \n\nGOOD LUCK, GOD BLESS, AND THANK YOU FOR YOUR SERVICE \n\nNEXT!!!!
1124442
Go online the pay rates for e-1 to 0-6 and higher are published each year in the Military times Ie NAVY times. As well as BAQ BAS and most hazzardous duity pay. If you already have a contract signed you should go see your Officer recruiter has he will have the list of published current pay rates.
666845
Paying in one lump sum is usually greater incentive.  When you call them, tell you you will pay $xxx that day only, via online or telephone payment.  If they don't accept, tell them you are thinking about credit counseling, which usually abates interest and will make paying them much easier for you.