I am a former 11B looking to re-enlist as AF. How hard is it going to be?

SPC Ben Welk — Wed, 29 Mar 2017 14:40:25 -0400

Response by SFC Michael Hasbun made Mar 29 at 2017 2:51 PM

SFC Michael Hasbun — Wed, 29 Mar 2017 14:51:27 -0400

http://www.af.mil/News/ArticleDisplay/tabid/223/Article/484041/prior-service-program-open-but-strictly-limited.aspx

Prior service program open but strictly limited

Prior Service Program allows applicants that separated from active-duty to rejoin the Air Force.

Response by CMSgt Private RallyPoint Member made Mar 29 at 2017 2:51 PM

CMSgt Private RallyPoint Member — Wed, 29 Mar 2017 14:51:34 -0400

Did you get out completely? So you are looking to get back in on the AF side? As a Reservist?

Assuming all those answers are "yes'.... You will have to find a Recruiter, take the ASVAB again, process through MEPS again, etc... You will have to retrain into a new field (Army=MOS; AF=AFSC) since AF does not have 11B or any variation that would transfer.

Most critical, you will have to learn how to enjoy a DFAC and housekeeping services. I know, the challenges of the military, right? :)

Response by 1stSgt Private RallyPoint Member made Mar 29 at 2017 3:29 PM

1stSgt Private RallyPoint Member — Wed, 29 Mar 2017 15:29:06 -0400

Why?

Response by SSgt Private RallyPoint Member made Mar 29 at 2017 6:00 PM

SSgt Private RallyPoint Member — Wed, 29 Mar 2017 18:00:23 -0400

SPC Ben Welk probably the closest thing to 11b (and it's a stretch, but probably the closest thing that the AF has to offer) is Security Forces - we're the only ones they trust enough to let have guns :)
Shouldn't be too hard. Your biggest challenges will be what that good CMSgt Private RallyPoint Member said, ESPECIALLY that last part.

Response by CPT Private RallyPoint Member made Mar 29 at 2017 6:14 PM

CPT Private RallyPoint Member — Wed, 29 Mar 2017 18:14:28 -0400

Might do the same thing after I finish my initial commission obligation... Started out enlisted in the Air Force before the Army anyway. Might try to go back in a few years. Who knows?

Response by SFC George Smith made Mar 29 at 2017 9:18 PM

SFC George Smith — Wed, 29 Mar 2017 21:18:11 -0400

this is a Question... that should be addressed to a professional Current Air Force Recruiter...

Response by LTC Private RallyPoint Member made Mar 31 at 2017 12:52 AM

LTC Private RallyPoint Member — Fri, 31 Mar 2017 00:52:06 -0400

SPC Ben Welk extremely. You will have to sleep in and enjoy cable and air condition....

In all seriousness talk to a recruiter and see what they have to offer you.

Response by SPC Private RallyPoint Member made Apr 4 at 2017 9:23 AM

SPC Private RallyPoint Member — Tue, 04 Apr 2017 09:23:59 -0400

Go PJ or SecForce, and you should be fine. That would probably be the easiest transition for grunts into the AF