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How Long Will I Serve? Enlisted positions typically require an initial service commitment of four years, but positions involving longer-term training may involve five- or six-year obligations.
A standard Navy contract typically ranges from 2 to 6 years, depending on the type of enlistment and the individual's circumstances. For example, the most common contract length for new enlistees is 4 years, with some contracts extending up to 6 years for certain Military Occupational Specialties (MOS).
Navy: Enlistment contracts typically range from 2 to 6 years, while re-enlistment contracts can range from 4 to 12 years. Officer commissions typically require a 4-year commitment. Air Force: Enlistment contracts typically range from 2 to 6 years, while re-enlistment contracts can range from 4 to 12 years.
Two Years (With a Catch) Two years is the shortest time a new enlistee can sign up for active duty, however, there is a catch. Enlistees actually have an eight-year commitment but you can perform this as an active-duty member, a Reservist, or an Individual Ready Reservist (IRR).
Navy Reserve (2-Year Contract) Navy Reserve members typically drill one weekend a month and attend annual training for two weeks. While short-term military contracts may not offer the same level of benefits as longer contracts, they still provide: Education benefits, such as the GI Bill.
All new enlistment and commissioning contracts executed on or after October 1, 2020, include the minimum four years Active Duty (AD), followed by up to two years of SELRES service and two years of Individual Ready Reserve (IRR) service to satisfy the eight-year MSO.
The contract you sign the day you join the military will dictate years of service and your life for the length of the contract. This is a legally binding contract—an agreement that defines the terms of service and is enforceable by law. Don't take it lightly.
A standard Navy contract typically ranges from 2 to 6 years, depending on the type of enlistment and the individual's circumstances. For example, the most common contract length for new enlistees is 4 years, with some contracts extending up to 6 years for certain Military Occupational Specialties (MOS).
Time: The length of your enlistment contract will depend on the type of job you choose and the branch of the Navy you're joining. Typical contracts range from two to six years. Service: As a sailor, you'll be required to serve on active duty or in the reserves.