USNR and EOD

[mgran]

I am an OSSN in USNR in KY with Comphibron 8. My understanding is that I am eligible for the EOD pipeline as a Reservist and can still remain a Reservist after completion of the pipeline. Evidently I would have to reaffiliate with one of the Mobile Units.
I have a question on re-affiliating.I'm unclear on what affiliation means. Does affiliation mean having to live in the units geographic area? If I complete the EOD pipeline, would I still be allowed to drill in KY but be affiliated with one of the Mobile Units (as in be deployed with these Units ect.)? I appreciate any information. (Not trying to spam anyone-posted similar question at navy knowledge online awaiting response)

[bmf]

Tough questions... for an Active duty guy. I honestly can't answer any of those because I know very little about the reserve side. I'll try to ask some of the activated reservists we have at our unit right now.

bmf

[mgran]

Roger that. Any info appreciated.
mgran

[jw]

iIf EODDVR is around, he can answer your qoestions. He was, until recently, an EOD OIC at MU10. Like BMF said, the Active and Reserve sides are completely different.

[mgran]

jw,
Thank you. PM sent to EODVR.
mgran

[EODDVR]

JW howya doing? Check PM.

[DFC5343]

Affiliation means you are an active drilling reservist, 4 drills per month and 12 days active duty a year, with a unit. Doesn't matter which unit but you are obligated for a certian time as per whatever contract you sign. Considered an obligated time of service, 2 years, 3 years or whatever. If you go to any school you will have so many years to serve in reserve status. I do not think you can go the full EOD ride without active time but could be wrong. I do know you can do the EOD assistant and stay reserve but you have to be dive qualified first.