Posted on Apr 30, 2018
Is it possible to transition from Army Reservist to Navy Officer after completing my degree? If so, what is the process?
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I had a Navy officer that worked for me who was prior Army. The main thing I remember is they said to talk to all recruiters involved (both Army and Navy, active and Reservist). He was able to get the best deal with Active Navy. Best of luck, and BTW he was a pretty good Navy officer, so don't let anyone tell you an Army guy can't make it in the Navy! You don't get seasick do you? Ha ha ha!!!
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PO1 Gery Bastiani
Being a Seabee we rarely travel by boat, but for 6 days we rode on the supply ship from McMurdo Station Antarctica to Christchurch, NZ. And didn't get sick, not to bad out of 22yrs only 6 days on a boat
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My daughter went from Air National Guard SSgt to Navy Reserve LT (O-3).
Her Process: Honorable discharge from Air Guard. Complete BSN and get licensed. Wait 8 years. Talk with Army, Navy, and Air Force medical recruiters. Take the best deal in terms of rank, accession date, and credit for years served. The Navy Reserve offered her the best deal.
She's now a LCDR (O-4) and just completed her first command.
Most important point from her experience: talk to all of the active and Reserve Component recruiters before making your final decision. Take the deal that works best for your life goals and family.
Her Process: Honorable discharge from Air Guard. Complete BSN and get licensed. Wait 8 years. Talk with Army, Navy, and Air Force medical recruiters. Take the best deal in terms of rank, accession date, and credit for years served. The Navy Reserve offered her the best deal.
She's now a LCDR (O-4) and just completed her first command.
Most important point from her experience: talk to all of the active and Reserve Component recruiters before making your final decision. Take the deal that works best for your life goals and family.
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SPC Dontay Parrish
Really good advice sir, I'll definitely be talking to some recruiters here soon then.
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Private message me. I just did that exact process. Here at flight school right now
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SSG Carlos Madden
SPC Dontay Parrish - Send LTJG (Join to see) a connection request and once you're connected you should be able to message each other.
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