The Reserve Force Blog
IT1's Bits - June 2021
Posted onIn the last few weeks, the Navy has announced some exciting news regarding the technology we use to conduct business. I’ve compiled a list with some brief highlights. Feel free to take a peek!
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Posted onAs reservists, there are many times where we have to complete work outside of the drill weekends on our personal computers. In fact, right now most of the force is working remotely even during the drill weekends due to the current pandemic. Sometimes it is impossible trying to get certain websites to work on our personal computers.
I offer my assistance with helping you stay productive at home. Here is my first issue of “IT1’s Bits”.
continue readingThe Reserve Force Turns 1!
Posted onHappy 2021 everyone! A year ago today a shipmate and I launched The Reserve Force, our little attempt to give back to our fellow reservists. Let’s recap where we are and where we’re going.
continue readingNavy Resources During a Crisis
Posted onThe Navy has many resources available to assist you and your family during any crisis, including COVID-19. Here are a few!
continue readingCheck out Our New NOSC Directory
Posted onNavy COVID-19 Guidance
Posted onIn response to the COVID-19 (coronavirus) pandemic, the Navy has released millions of instructions to provide guidance to the Fleet. It seems like there has been a new instruction released every day. We have summarized those instructions here:
But don’t take our word for it, the actual instruction is also included!
continue readingCross-Assignments in the Navy Reserve
Posted onThe Navy Reserve has so many complex processes and one that is commonly confusing to most Sailors (mainly because there is limited information available on the topic) is cross-assignments. Here’s how they work in the Navy.
continue readingIntroducing The Reserve Force
Posted onWelcome to a fairly new website on the Internet, TheReserveForce.com. The Reserve Force is aiming to be the best online resource for military reservists. Starting with U.S. Navy reservists, we aim to provide as much information on terminology, points of contact, procedures, forms, and anything else you may need to know when being a reservist.
Why did we create this and what’s next?
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