Blue to Green after completing my 4 year degree?

PO2 Private RallyPoint Member — Sun, 08 Feb 2015 20:00:27 -0500

I am currently in the Navy as an AT I've been in for a year and a half I have two years left till I have my 4 year degree but I'm 30 so going OCS is going to be very hard to go through. I love the Navy but I'm much to active for my Job I want something more challenging. I was looking into going Army Ranger can anyone give me some insight?

Response by PO2 Private RallyPoint Member made Feb 9 at 2015 5:53 AM

PO2 Private RallyPoint Member — Mon, 09 Feb 2015 05:53:06 -0500

It is helpful, I plan on at least finishing my degree I wouldn't try to go blue to green till I have my degree since I'm shore duty. I just feel that I'm not doing enough if that makes sense :) Everything I can do at my current rank I'm doing but I'm not challenged

Response by CSM Private RallyPoint Member made Feb 9 at 2015 7:25 AM

CSM Private RallyPoint Member — Mon, 09 Feb 2015 07:25:42 -0500

It has been awhile since I have been a recruiter but it is hit or miss on whether we accept prior service, even prior service Army. Coming from the Navy you would have to attend Basic Combat Training and Advanced Individual Training. I am pretty confident you would not get a guaranteed Ranger contract or even Airborne school. Prior service enlistee's are pretty much needs of the Army and based off your ASVAB scores or if your current job translates into an Army job.

I went through Ranger school when I was 25ish and it was rough. I know a lot of people who went through at an older age and passed so it's not impossible for sure. I would talk to an in service recruiter and see if they can help you. SMSgt Minister Gerald A. Thomas makes a valid point about sticking with what you have and try to excel.

Good luck

Response by CPT Private RallyPoint Member made Feb 9 at 2015 7:46 AM

CPT Private RallyPoint Member — Mon, 09 Feb 2015 07:46:05 -0500

39 is young. I went to OCS at 39. Finish your degree and your first enlistment in the Navy. You are probably going to need an age waiver to become an officer. Do a lot of research before you jump into another Service. You probably won't get a 'Ranger Contract' to be in the Ranger BN, but a Combat Arms officer (Infantry, Armor, Field Artillery, etc) on Active Duty has a better than fair shot to go to Ranger School. What about commissioning in the Navy? It might be easier. Also, the Navy has some high speed units like the Special Boat Teams, or even The SEAL teams.

Response by TSgt Joshua Copeland made Feb 9 at 2015 7:48 AM

TSgt Joshua Copeland — Mon, 09 Feb 2015 07:48:45 -0500

PO2 Private RallyPoint Member, you would honestly have more options if you are open to going Guard/Reserve and then trying to get an AGR/ART slot or trying to go active Army from there. This is based on a multitude of folks I have known try similar things trying to cross branches. This is especially true now that we have hit a draw down.

Response by PO2 Private RallyPoint Member made Feb 9 at 2015 1:53 PM

PO2 Private RallyPoint Member — Mon, 09 Feb 2015 13:53:22 -0500

I plan on doing my best with the navy, but I only have about two years left on this contract so I want to make sure I'm heading in a proper direction. I know I can gain rank I scored a 93 on my asvab I can run a 630 mile I'm athletic and smart so I feel that I'm not using all my abilities to better my country.

Response by SSG Private RallyPoint Member made Feb 9 at 2015 1:54 PM

SSG Private RallyPoint Member — Mon, 09 Feb 2015 13:54:46 -0500

I will tell you as someone that was in your position, that leaving the navy is amongst the decisions I regret most in my life. I enjoy my job in the army but I miss the Navy.