Has anybody changed branches specifically Army to Navy?

SPC Private RallyPoint Member — Tue, 01 Sep 2020 11:20:42 -0400

If so include transition process, schools, etc.

Response by LTC Private RallyPoint Member made Sep 1 at 2020 11:49 AM

LTC Private RallyPoint Member — Tue, 01 Sep 2020 11:49:56 -0400

Can't help you. I changed Air Force to Army but that was nearly 30 years ago. I didn't have to do any schools because my Air Force specialty code translated into a couple of Army MOS, so I was MOSQ from the start. I would imagine that the reverse is more difficult because the USAF and Navy career fields tend to be more technical than Army MOS.

Response by SFC Michael Hasbun made Sep 1 at 2020 11:58 AM

SFC Michael Hasbun — Tue, 01 Sep 2020 11:58:49 -0400

I went from Marines to Army...

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Sep 1 at 2020 12:04 PM

SFC Private RallyPoint Member — Tue, 01 Sep 2020 12:04:00 -0400

To transition you just ETS, walk over to the Navy recruiter and hand them your DD214. The rest will depend on the Navy recruiting policies at that time

Response by Lt Col Jim Coe made Sep 1 at 2020 2:07 PM

Lt Col Jim Coe — Tue, 01 Sep 2020 14:07:23 -0400

My daughter went Air National Guard to Navy Reserve. She had about a 10-year break in service. During that time she completed her BSN, MSN, and Nurse Practitioner plus nursing experience. She resigned from ANG and completed her contract in the IRR. When she decided she wanted to serve, she went to recruiters for all the services, active, reserve, and Guard. Navy Reserve gave her the best deal. Counted all of her "good" years in Guard and IRR time toward total service. Offered her direct commission in Nurse Corps as a Lieutenant (O-3), a nurse practitioner billet, and a drill location reasonably close to her home. Her Medical Officer Training was 4 weeks--mostly history, mission capabilities, customs and courtesies. She did have to pass physical and Navy physical fitness tests. After about 8 years, she was recently selected for Commander (O-5).

Response by MSgt Private RallyPoint Member made Sep 1 at 2020 10:48 PM

MSgt Private RallyPoint Member — Tue, 01 Sep 2020 22:48:00 -0400

You can request a conditional release if all parties agree. It’s much easier if your a reservist. I went from the Corps to Air National Guard to Navy Reserve back to Air National Guard.

Response by LTJG Dave Dempsey made Nov 15 at 2020 8:41 PM

LTJG Dave Dempsey — Sun, 15 Nov 2020 20:41:51 -0500

I jumped from Army to Navy after a nine year break. I enlisted on the Reserve side as after a 9 year break under the PRISE-R program. The available rates were extremely limited and only a few required A School. The rate I selected didn't so all I had to do was pass the E4 exam with a 36% to make the rate permanent

Response by PO1 Larry Monroe made Nov 21 at 2020 4:09 PM

PO1 Larry Monroe — Sat, 21 Nov 2020 16:09:31 -0500

I went Navy to Army, boot camp in both. I found Army to be a lot more fun!

Response by SGT Kent Carter made Aug 8 at 2021 12:38 PM

SGT Kent Carter — Sun, 08 Aug 2021 12:38:34 -0400

I went active in the Navy, then took that knowledge and trained the Army !