HOW LONG IS THE OBLIGATION?
All individuals who enlist in any branch of the military incur and obligation of 8 years. The individual may then choose how long he/she would like to be in a drilling status. To receive most benefits, they must choose to remain in a drilling status for 6 years. At the end of the 6 years, or however long they choose they would have the option to reenlist or serve out the remainder of their time in an inactive status.