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What's the shortest time I can spend in the US military?
I'd like to be out before the end of 2013. At the beginning of 2014 I'm moving to another country.
So, what's the shortest time I can spend in the military, with no strings attached after the time is up?
Thank you Aaron and Brutally Honest, but when I move to that other country, I'll likely be joining their military and don't think the inactive will allow for this.
3 Answers
- HDHLv 71 decade agoFavorite Answer
8 years is the total military service obligation including Active Duty and Reserve time. You can serve three years Active Dutyand still get full Veterans benefits. If you serve just two years you will not get the GI Bill. You can use the pay for college overseas, something you should consider if the place you are moving to does not have free college. After Active Duty, the rest of your 8 years in the Inactive Reserve which means you COULD still get called up for duty, but you won't have to train at all. And I've heard if you live overseas may get excused if you are called back up.
Source(s): U.S. Army 2003-2009 - ?Lv 51 decade ago
3 years active BUT everyone that enlist has to serve for 8 years minimum. So if you serve your 3 years and get out you'll be in the inactive reserve for 5 years where if they need you, they'll call you for duty.
- 1 decade ago
Usually two years. Sometimes three. Depends on what department you enlist in.
Go to a recruiting center and ask for all the details. Whatever they offer you, get it in writing!
My buddy spent six years in Iraq when he only signed up for three, there was a 'necessity' clause he agreed to and didn't know.
