army reserve pay

[pattyrn376]

I was wondering when we get paid. I got comissioned in jan. got orders in may, 1st drill in june and the recruiter that was at drill says it will take at least 90 days before I start getting paid for drill and he didnt say when I would get the bonus. I know of another nurse that has been drilling for over a year and she hasnt gotten her bonus yet. I also know of another nurse that comissioned jan. of 08 that opted for loan repayment and still hasnt seen anything with regards to that. has anyone else had any of these issues. when do you usually get paid for drill? does it usually start a few months after you start drill? I dont mean to sound greedy but I am trying to put my son thru college by myself and it is getting expensive. The commander told about educational benefits and tuition assistance are they as iffy about paying that as they are other things. Just getting a little discouraged, it took me 18 months to get to drill from the time I started working with the recruiter. any ideas? I was hoping I would get some of the bonus before the fall semester starts again.

[athena55, BSN, RN]

patty:

I hope you had a positive experience with your first BA/Drill.

As a word of caution: I waited over one year before inquiring about the bonus I was supposed to get when I transitioned into the USANC, Reserves. Guess what? My Recruiter never submitted the required forms

Make sure your: DD Form 368, DA Form 71, USAREC Form's 1252, 1205, 1166-R-E and 1103 are properly filled out and submitted.

You should have these forms in your "I Love Me" file [or your own 201 file] If you don't have a big folder or three ring note holder I would suggest you start one now. Everything and anything related to the Army (Reserves or Active) you should make a copy of and stick it in your folder. I know that most everything is on computers....But you can go to your ORB (Officer Record Brief) tab on AKO and access your on-line folder and make hard copies of the stuff that is there.

Or go to https://www.hrc.army.mil/

Good Luck. I would become proactive and start inquiring as to time-line of when you should start to expect to see your bonus $$

As far as your drill pay, you will get notice via your AKO account, that your pay was submitted/direct deposited.

Go to: https://mypay.dfas.mil/mypay.aspx

Good luck!

athena

[pattyrn376]

at drill we tried to get me an ako account but couldnt. too bad drill is on weekends when main offices are closed. apparently my file wasnt quite ready to issue orders at least that is what they say ha ha. I only got orders after I went to my unit and the col. got on their butt and magically I got a call and email the very next morning. something gives me the feeling that if I didnt march into my unit that day I would still be waiting.

as for drill it was easier than I anticipated I work at the va and I am used to having 6 to 8 pts at separate ends of the floor 2 getting multiple blood products, 1 on tpn, at least 1 etoher with a bac of over 400 going into dt's when their bac goes below 300, of course at least 1 alzheimers pt that is bound and determined to fall. 1 fresh cardiac cath, and of course they are all diabetic. I am usually physically running to get things done, usually after 8pm when visitors arent in the way.

at drill we went in formation 4 times a day for a few seconds. heard a quick lecture on posse comitatis (cant go in and take over a state) waited around for folks to do their ua (everybody who shows up gets tested to compensate for those who dont show up) and then we just hung out.

I run more at the va than I did in drill. so far anyway

[momofabmtcs]

Patty,

None of this makes any sense.. I got my bonus before I even went to my first drill. Paid the 15th of that month when I did my first drill. I would be making some phone calls now....