Active Duty

Active Duty service members are full-time employees of the U.S. military. They receive full base pay, BAH housing allowance, BAS food allowance, TRICARE healthcare, and the full Post-9/11 GI Bill. A typical first enlistment is 3–6 years of active service, plus enough time in the IRR to complete the 8-year MSO. Active Duty members live on or near a base and follow orders at all times.