I’m prior service Army and want to enlist to active Air Force. What issues might I encounter?

SGT Private RallyPoint Member — Sun, 02 Aug 2020 21:25:48 -0400

About to ETS from the Army National Guard and want to join the Air Force (Active Duty). I know their are usual complications and policies when jumping from one branch to another. Can anyone shed some light on what issues I may encounter?

Response by SGM Bill Frazer made Aug 2 at 2020 11:13 PM

SGM Bill Frazer — Sun, 02 Aug 2020 23:13:46 -0400

You have to talk to a recruiter, things can change day by day and many change month to month.

Response by SSG Private RallyPoint Member made Aug 3 at 2020 12:02 AM

SSG Private RallyPoint Member — Mon, 03 Aug 2020 00:02:51 -0400

They have a prior service quota that has already been filled this year. Talk to a recruiter about next year

Response by MSgt Private RallyPoint Member made Aug 3 at 2020 12:13 AM

MSgt Private RallyPoint Member — Mon, 03 Aug 2020 00:13:33 -0400

Yes, it would be best to contact an Air Force Recruiter.

Some issues you may encounter is losing a stripe. If your MOS doesn’t match to an AFSC you may have to change to a new AFSC and go to a tech school. If it does match up you may be able to get a waiver for the school and be awarded your 3 level. The Air Force has levels in each career field 1, 3, 5, 7 & 9 - beginner, apprentice, journeymen, craftsman and superintendent. Be prepared for a total different mentality and discipline. Good Luck!

Response by SSG Brian G. made Aug 3 at 2020 12:48 AM

SSG Brian G. — Mon, 03 Aug 2020 00:48:19 -0400

Have you talked to an Air Force recruiter? That should be your first, second and third stop and not RP where almost no one can answer that question due to the complexity of it. To start off with, even at the best of times the Air Force is notorious for not wanting to take in prior service.

Response by SGT Jose Cartagena made Aug 3 at 2020 2:07 AM

SGT Jose Cartagena — Mon, 03 Aug 2020 02:07:50 -0400

Your beat bet is to contact your local recruiter. I am a Marine and going active army. I looked on rally point, up and down for these type of answer but your local air-force recruiter will have your answer or better assist you. Best of luck why dont u go active army?

Response by SSgt G Wingate made Aug 5 at 2020 1:02 AM

SSgt G Wingate — Wed, 05 Aug 2020 01:02:44 -0400

Steaks,individual living quarters.air conditioning in the desert are just some of the hardships to be expected to be exposed too!

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Aug 7 at 2020 2:59 AM

SFC Private RallyPoint Member — Fri, 07 Aug 2020 02:59:45 -0400

Your biggest issue is going to be the fact that the Air Force is EXTREMELY picky when it comes to allowing prior service into their branch. Good luck.