Is it possible to transition from Army Reservist to Navy Officer after completing my degree? If so, what is the process?

2018-04-30T11:32:34-04:00

Response by SPC Dontay Parrish made Apr 30 at 2018 11:33 AM

2018-04-30T11:33:37-04:00

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Response by SGT Eric Davis made Apr 30 at 2018 11:39 AM

2018-04-30T11:39:48-04:00

It is but since you already in the army why not do it in the army cause it will be much easier than switching branches

Response by CPT Private RallyPoint Member made Apr 30 at 2018 11:51 AM

2018-04-30T11:51:45-04:00

You’d have to contact a Navy Recruiter. Keep in mind that Navy and Air Force don’t really like us prior Army. Once the recruiter agrees to work with you, you’d need to secure a 368 from your command releasing you if you are selected by Navy. What are you wanting to do? The army is a big place too...

Response by Lt Col Jim Coe made Apr 30 at 2018 12:43 PM

2018-04-30T12:43:01-04:00

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.

Response by LTJG Private RallyPoint Member made Apr 30 at 2018 1:16 PM

2018-04-30T13:16:57-04:00

Private message me. I just did that exact process. Here at flight school right now

Response by LT Brad McInnis made Apr 30 at 2018 4:00 PM

2018-04-30T16:00:16-04:00

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!!!

Response by LT Michael Watson made May 6 at 2018 9:28 PM

2018-05-06T21:28:02-04:00

Anything is possible. As you have completed your degree, get in contact with the local recruiting district, at the officer recruitment level. They will be thrilled to lead you through the process and get you fast tracked. Be wary of what they promise, but given the needs of the service, they will bring you in. After that, you may have to go through OCS (just suck it up buttercup) and then you are one of the chosen.