The Reserve Components of the Armed Forces are: The Army National Guard of the United States, The Army Reserve, The Naval Reserve, The Marine Corps Reserve, The Air National Guard of the United States, The Air Force Reserve, and The Coast Guard Reserve. All Reserve and Guard service members are assigned to one of three Reserve Component categories--the Ready Reserve, the Standby Reserve, and the Retired Reserve.
   Reservists are eligible for numerous federal benefits and entitlements based upon their Reserve Component membership. These federal benefits can be divided into four major areas: inactive duty for training (drill); active duty for training and active duty; Retired Reserve under age 60; Retired Reserve at least age 60.
   In addition, the Selected Reserve Incentive Program offers bonuses for enlistment, reenlistment, a priori-service enlistment, affiliation, enlistment in the Individual Ready Reserve, and repayment of student loans for enlisted members and health professionals.
   Although members of the Reserve Forces are under federal control, many states offer benefits to Reservists, including additional tax considerations or leave entitlements. The phenomenon of the National Guard receiving more state benefits than Reserve Forces is gradually changing.
   For further information, visit National Committee for Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve.