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There is more to the Reserve than drilling once a month and annual training two weeks a year. Marines can serve part time with an active-duty unit, serve full-time in a unit and remain close to home, or be activated for periods of time. Although service must always satisfy the Marine Corps' needs, there is much more flexibility in Reserve duty than most people think.
The Active Reserve program allows a Reserve Marine to serve on a full-time basis in billets that support the Reserve. This includes any Inspector-Instructor billet and any billet at the Marine Forces Reserve Headquarters. Marines who leave active duty and decide they miss the Corps, or drilling Reserve Marines who would like to work full-time may be good candidates for the AR program. Marines involved with the AR program serve side-by-side with active Marines, work full-time, receive active-duty pay and benefits and can change duty stations. These Marines can also deploy and serve in additional billets such as recruiter and drill instructor. They also qualify for the same retirement benefits as active Marines. To be eligible, active-component Marines must be within six months of their expiration of active service date, be eligible for reenlistment and be willing to serve in a billet required by the AR program. Marines in the Individual Ready Reserve and Selected Marine Corps Reserve programs may be eligible as well. To find out more information, contact your local prior-service recruiter.
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INDIVIDUAL READY RESERVE If a Marine transitions from active duty after four years, he is still obligated to serve four addtional years in the Individual Ready Reserve. The IRR is a pool of Reserve Marines who can be called to active duty in a time of crisis. Marines in the IRR typically report one day a year at a "Mega Muster" to demonstrate they meet all requirements for physical appearance and uniforms. Marines who attend the muster also have the opportunity to update their contact information, learn about benefits and talk with prior-service recruiters. Marines in the IRR are eligible for reenlistment, promotion and continued service in the IRR.