Does an Inter-Service Transfer from Army to Air Force happen often or is that a rare occurrence?

SGT Private RallyPoint Member — Tue, 08 Jan 2019 22:22:20 -0500

This morning my chaplain told myself that she was awaiting for her separation papers from the Army, because she got approved for the change. Does that happen often or is that a rare occurrence?

Response by Sgt Private RallyPoint Member made Jan 8 at 2019 10:38 PM

Sgt Private RallyPoint Member — Tue, 08 Jan 2019 22:38:58 -0500

SGT Private RallyPoint Member They occur, but are not common per the link below. If you enter "Inter-Service Transfer" in the Search bar above, hit enter, and then click on "Answers', you will find other Posts that deal with this topic.

https://www.thebalancecareers.com/transferring-between-military-branches-3357016

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Response by LT Private RallyPoint Member made Jan 9 at 2019 7:33 AM

LT Private RallyPoint Member — Wed, 09 Jan 2019 07:33:03 -0500

It's a lot easier for chaplains than for many other MOS's and therefore relatively more common. I transferred from the ARNG to the AD Navy. Interservice transfers tend to happen more frequently when moving from the active to reserve components.