Commitment

• The commitment involves drilling and being ready to go on active duty.marine 1 image by Nathalie P from Fotolia.com
  
  Before you join the Marine Corps Reserves, know the level of commitment involved. Reservists commit at least one weekend a month and two weeks a year to their service in the Corps. They spend this time drilling, and at other times they are on call to be brought up to active duty if there is a national crisis.
  
  

Locations

• Marine Corps Reservists serve all over the United StatesThe United States of America flag image by Ricardo Verde Costa from Fotolia.com
  
  United States Marine Corps Reserve units are stationed in many parts of the country. The main headquarters is in New Orleans, Louisiana. There are also units in Virginia, California, Alabama, Florida and Georgia, among other states.
  
  

Bonuses and Benefits

• As a member of the USMC Reserves, you will receive a $5,000 bonus. In addition, you receive $350 a month and can use the GI Bill to help pay for college. There are also benefits for re-enlisting as well as opportunities to become an officer.
  
  

Overseas Service

• In recent years, incidences of involuntary mobilization for the USMC Reserves have increased. Involuntary mobilization is when Reserve members are called to active duty, often to serve overseas. This period lasts for one year, and is followed by a five-year period when the Marine cannot be involuntarily mobilized.