Officer AC to RC Transition

In the past, an officer who desired to join the Navy Reserve affiliated through a Navy recruiter and was required to follow the same procedure as a non-prior service applicant.

Now, officers leaving Active Duty who have been approved for resignation and have indicated an interest in the Navy Reserve will be contacted by a Transition Assistant (TA) from the Career Transition Office (CTO) prior to separation.  The TA will help facilitate an officer's affiliation with a Reserve Unit at a local Navy Operational Support Center (NOSC).  In addition, the TA will prepare and coordinate all affiliation paperwork including billet assignment, Reserve officer appointment/oath, sponsors, bonus payments, and answer all questions concerning the Reserves.  The CTO will make your "transition" as smooth as possible by eliminating unnecessary paperwork and streamling the affiliation process. 

Officers currently serving on Active Duty who desire to affiliate with the Navy Reserve, or need more information about Navy Reserve programs and opportunities, should contact the CTO at  (901) 874-4192 or cto.officer@navy.mil.  You can also check us out on:

As a Navy veteran, there is a distinct advantage to affiliating with the Navy Reserve before you leave active duty to avoid a gap in-service. 

*****Important Affiliation Forms*****

World Wide Assignable (WWA)

NAVPERS 1300/2

 *****Navy Reserve Officer Incentive Programs*****

Officer Affiliation Bonus

This program provides a bonus to certain officers who affiliate with the Selected Reserve (SELRES) as a drilling reservist for a  three year period and possess certain designators determined to be of a critical need to the RC.   

NAVADMIN 002/12 announces recruiting incentives for Selected Reserve officers.  Please refer to the NAVADMIN for the current incentive programs.

The Medical Officer Healthcare Professional Incentive programs are currently funded for "NEW NAVY RESERVE AFFILIATES ONLY."  This includes NAVETs (First-time Navy Reserve affiliation). 

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Junior Officer (JO) APPLY

Members of the SELRES are eligible to apply for vacant billets using JO APPLY.  Reserve Junior Officers can login to the site, register, and review non-command JO billet opportunities.  Interested parties who cannot obtain a JO APPLY login may still browse the vacant JO billets.  To access the site, you will need to register with the Commander, Navy Reserve Forces website.  Once logged into the private side, select Apply from the Applications drop-down menu.

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Critical Wartime Healthcare Professional Incentives

Loan Repayment Program (LRP) and STIPEND

A service member in a residency program may be eligible for LRP and STIPEND.  Contact the CTO to find out if you qualify.