by poorphd » Fri Feb 03, 2023 11:37 am
Hi there,
I am in the Coast Guard Reserves, I did not join during Phase 2, but was already in when I applied to the DOD Smart. In all honesty, I think being part of the Reserves actually made my application stand out as it shows you like applying yourself to larger missions and support the US.
Anyway, you should be fine to join during Phase 2. Tons of folks who work for the DOD are also in the Reserves. Additionally, you are legally protected through the USERRA Act. This means that you can't be negatively penalized in any sort of way for leaving your post to complete reserve training. So if your boss gives you any sort of push back, skips over you for promotion, or retaliates in any way, you can call up the USERRA reps and they will fight for you.
Best of luck!
(P.s Check out the CG Reserve Officer Candidate Indoctrination (ROCI) program too)
Hi there,
I am in the Coast Guard Reserves, I did not join during Phase 2, but was already in when I applied to the DOD Smart. In all honesty, I think being part of the Reserves actually made my application stand out as it shows you like applying yourself to larger missions and support the US.
Anyway, you should be fine to join during Phase 2. Tons of folks who work for the DOD are also in the Reserves. Additionally, you are legally protected through the USERRA Act. This means that you can't be negatively penalized in any sort of way for leaving your post to complete reserve training. So if your boss gives you any sort of push back, skips over you for promotion, or retaliates in any way, you can call up the USERRA reps and they will fight for you.
Best of luck!
(P.s Check out the CG Reserve Officer Candidate Indoctrination (ROCI) program too)