TSgt Private RallyPoint Member 217059 <div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>I'm a very timid person (that's what I've been told at least). So just wondering if I'd get eaten alive? I'd imagine I would lose at least one rank and assume that there's no possible way I could get into the same career that I am in now (since I heard they only let E-6 and above into that career field). Thanks!<br /><br />Basically I like my career field but I feel like the enlisted side gets held back. 2014-08-25T18:48:03-04:00 TSgt Private RallyPoint Member 217059

<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>I'm a very timid person (that's what I've been told at least). So just wondering if I'd get eaten alive? I'd imagine I would lose at least one rank and assume that there's no possible way I could get into the same career that I am in now (since I heard they only let E-6 and above into that career field). Thanks!<br /><br />Basically I like my career field but I feel like the enlisted side gets held back.

2014-08-25T18:48:03-04:00 2014-08-25T18:48:03-04:00 SFC Mark Merino 217570

<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>How many years do you have in? My friend is a recruiter and I could send you his email if you want.

2014-08-26T04:37:33-04:00 2014-08-26T04:37:33-04:00 TSgt Private RallyPoint Member 218636

<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>Also I heard that in the Army you're an infantry guy first and whatever your job is second. Is that true?

2014-08-26T22:28:39-04:00 2014-08-26T22:28:39-04:00 SSG V. Michelle Woods 218653

<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>I don&#39;t think you&#39;d lose any rank however I have to say, the life of any SrA is guaranteed to be better than the life of dang near anyone in the Army. Haven&#39;t you seen the memes man?? Lol they&#39;re funny but there&#39;s a reason Air Force is always made fun of. Y&#39;all have it so good! <br /><br />As far as being timid, just come on over to my unit. I&#39;ll help ya out lol.

2014-08-26T22:37:34-04:00 2014-08-26T22:37:34-04:00 CPT Private RallyPoint Member 218665

<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>This would be a cautious situation. There are not many opportunities for prior service to join the army. Pretty much if you could even get in as anything I would be impressed. If they do take prior service they usually try to keep you in the same field. Not all prior service are allowed to retrain. <br /><br />Why would you leave the AF to go into the Army?

2014-08-26T22:42:42-04:00 2014-08-26T22:42:42-04:00 SSG Private RallyPoint Member 218706

<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>I'm not exactly an outgoing type-A individual but I've managed to survive for 8 years.

2014-08-26T23:10:18-04:00 2014-08-26T23:10:18-04:00 SGT Private RallyPoint Member 218901

<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>You prob should speak to a recruiter to see because i do think you do loose some rank from switching over but not all of it and being E-4 you may not loose any at all

2014-08-27T04:04:33-04:00 2014-08-27T04:04:33-04:00 Jordan Gaudard 218936

<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>SrA Madison,<br />First off I want to let you know I am not a career advisor by any means. But the one thing I have going for me in responding to this is that I am currently deployed with the Air Force, under Air Force command, and even did my pre deployment training with the Air Force. <br />So I was reading through all the questions and responses on the page, I did skip few a couple of them. What I did not see a good response to is why you want to join the Army. So you have been in more than a couple years, you have at least reenlisted once I believe. Right now you know the Air force and understand how that system works. If you transition to Army and you keep your rank and get promoted right off the bat, you will have quite a bit of experience in the military, but not necessarily the Army. There are minor and major differences on operations in the Air Force and the Army, also how you handle Soldiers can be extremely different. What I am trying to explain to you is you already know the Air Force, if you plan on staying enlisted stay Air Force. I have been in the Army for 7 years, made E-6 at my 6 year mark. When I finally get to do the job I enlisted to do I will send you an email and tell you how excited I am. If you want to change services, go officer. I have to agree with the LT on this one.

2014-08-27T07:00:43-04:00 2014-08-27T07:00:43-04:00 Capt Private RallyPoint Member 231733

<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>If you feel like you&#39;re being held back as an enlisted member, you could see about getting into ROTC or OTS and commissioning. That would be my recommendation, above trying to switch services. I don&#39;t know a lot about the other services but I will say my observation has been that the suck goes around to everybody so if you&#39;re hurting in Blue, chances are your brothers in Green are feeling the same kind of hurt. Just my $0.02

2014-09-07T16:14:22-04:00 2014-09-07T16:14:22-04:00 SSgt Private RallyPoint Member 246681

<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>SrA Merino, <br /><br />I was in the active duty Army if you have any questions let me know.

2014-09-18T19:11:56-04:00 2014-09-18T19:11:56-04:00 MSgt Charles Johnson 357380

<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>lol, can't believe you censored me.

2014-12-06T00:31:03-05:00 2014-12-06T00:31:03-05:00 SSG(P) Private RallyPoint Member 421573

<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>It depends on the career field you are trying to get into. The Army has a lot of jobs that get held back too on both the enlisted and officer side. I don't think you would get eaten alive but you would have a more difficult time if you are really timid.

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