Is it possible to serve in multiple branches of the military ?

BLUF; Yes. Not concurrently however. Once you complete your mandated (contracted) AD period and returned to Reserve status,you can apply for enlistment into a second branches. The recruiter for the branc your applying for has the guidelines on how to get you released from the branch you are leaving. Depending on the new branch you select however, you may need to attend that branches Initial Entry Training

Multitasking:-)Interesting !!!

I think as long as you qualify you can serve in any branch. My best friend served in the Marines, Navy Reserve and finally the Army. However, if you want to make a career of the military, I suggest that you stick to one branch and ride out a 40 year career.

Don't get ahead of yourself, figure out if you love what you do (it sometimes takes a while) and then go from there.

Yes! I had a friend who Served in 4 Branches. He started in the Navy, went into the Marine Corps, Army and finished in the Air Force. Just as long as you finished your enlistment.

Everyone has posted good advice, one thing that comes to mind is that it seems to me that the people I have known that have been in multiple branches promote slower. As with anything, some people do bust on through and promote fast anyway
I would agree that whichever branch you choose, stay with it.
Retrain and learn a new skill. The closer you are to your final date of separation (hopefully retirement), try to find a job that translates well to the outside world. Medical is one of the really good crossovers. IT has been good for people also.
Being a highly trained killer is always exciting, and a adrenaline rush, but the matching job pool is just a little small on the outside ;)
Good luck, make it fun !!

Of course. Hell, in today's military you can be two different sexes while in only one branch. The sky's the limit.

My Dad served in the Navy in WWII, and the Army during Korea....

I was in the Navy from 85-89, the Marines from 90-94, and the Coast Guard from 99-2012. The Navy wasn’t a good fit, I liked the Marine’s but I was home much to raise my children. I retired from the CG, it worked out well for me. The draw backs are starting over and learning all the particulars of the branch you’re in.

I have served in 2 branches. I served 6 years in the Active Army, 3 years in the National Guard, and then 3 more years in the USNavy Reserves, attached to the USMC. Before I changed, I did full tours in each branch. I was able to utilize the skills I had from each time in to enhance my value and knowledge. I learned new and different skills from each branch that increased my respect and comradeship for ALL of my extended family. The one thing I do regret is that when you cross over in services, you lose one to two ranks, having to "start over" going up the "rank ladder". If you're willing to go thru the training to an extent...again...go for it. But remember, that your first enlistment will make the most lasting impact on your military...and civilian life. You'll get used to doing things a certain way, and a change in branches can be a type of "culture shock". It's exciting to try and do new things, just be aware of all the aspects before you make your decision.

Yes its is possible to serve in various services, even though it is tempoary. In the Navy I was TAD or tempary assigned duty to the Army. I got trained at Fort Derusy to go to Afghanistan. While there I was in an Army Uniform with Navy Insignia. When I was done I went back to my permanent duty station in the Navy.

I served in both the Marine Corps (enlisted 1989 - 1992) and then in the U.S. Army (officer 1992-1998), so the answer is YES. It is possible to serve in multiple branches. I did it through a "Conditional Transfer" through my Congressperson. But I'm sure there are other ways to amok it happen.

I was a Marine, but Sgt. McDowell, now deceased served in all three branches, the Army, Navy and Air Force. He put in 33 years.

If you go into the Marines first, you will not have to go through any other basic training. If you go into another service and go through their basic training and decide to go into the Marines you will have to go through boot camp.

Give it time. After a hitch it or 2. You will feel like a jack of all trades. After my time in, in varios units that had nothing to do with my MOS. I found myself doing what engineers do, ordnance, Aviation. Etc. None of which you can claim to have done, as very little is put on your 214 as to what you actually did in the service.

That's interesting. Jack of all trades, ace in none.

By jumping around you may get a diverse exposer to the world, but will limit the heights to which you might rise by picking a career and becoming professional in it. It's a matter of "jack of all trades; master of none."

How did this work out for you??

Wait long enough, you will get your chance to integrate at a joint forces base, or overseas mission. You will get your taste for the other services. Be the best at where u are, then everything else will align itself, just wait and see...

I served in all three branches Navy, Air Force and am retired Army.