https://www.rallypoint.com/answers/what-advice-would-you-give-an-nco-that-recently-transferred-from-the-air-force-to-the-army <div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>I was in the Air Force for 7 years serving as a 2P0X1(TMDE) and 3P0X1(Security Forces). Recently, back in March I decided for a multitude of reasons to make the switch to the Army. For obvious reasons, I&#39;m at a slight disadvantage with now having to re-learn basic level tasks as an NCO that Privates learn early on in their career. Additionally, I did not attend Army BCT, but went straight to AIT for reclassification. I&#39;m genuinely curious if there&#39;s any other Airmen out there that made the switch like myself, that have any advice on the transition. Thu, 19 Sep 2024 02:17:12 -0400 https://www.rallypoint.com/answers/what-advice-would-you-give-an-nco-that-recently-transferred-from-the-air-force-to-the-army <div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>I was in the Air Force for 7 years serving as a 2P0X1(TMDE) and 3P0X1(Security Forces). Recently, back in March I decided for a multitude of reasons to make the switch to the Army. For obvious reasons, I&#39;m at a slight disadvantage with now having to re-learn basic level tasks as an NCO that Privates learn early on in their career. Additionally, I did not attend Army BCT, but went straight to AIT for reclassification. I&#39;m genuinely curious if there&#39;s any other Airmen out there that made the switch like myself, that have any advice on the transition. SGT Private RallyPoint Member Thu, 19 Sep 2024 02:17:12 -0400 2024-09-19T02:17:12-04:00 https://www.rallypoint.com/answers/what-advice-would-you-give-an-nco-that-recently-transferred-from-the-air-force-to-the-army?n=8872355&urlhash=8872355 <div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>I didn&#39;t serve in separate branches but I did lateral move from Infantry to Data Communications. It was a tough transition but it&#39;s doable. The best advice I can have for you is to stay hungry for information and stay humble. Use your knowledge and prior experience but don&#39;t get comfortable. You need to supplement what you know with all the little pieces you don&#39;t and the only way to fill the gaps is to absorb everything, take notes and learn as fast as you can. Staying humble will help you a lot and prevent building friction with anyone<br />. SSgt Christophe Murphy Thu, 19 Sep 2024 12:21:42 -0400 2024-09-19T12:21:42-04:00 https://www.rallypoint.com/answers/what-advice-would-you-give-an-nco-that-recently-transferred-from-the-air-force-to-the-army?n=8872418&urlhash=8872418 <div class="images-v2-count-0"></div><a class="dark-link bold-link" role="profile-hover" data-qtip-container="body" data-id="1986219" data-source-page-controller="question_response_contents" href="/profiles/1986219-35f-enlisted-intelligence-analyst">SGT Private RallyPoint Member</a> Not a prior Airman, but perhaps helpful advice from someone who has worked with many prior service Soldiers from other branches:<br />Don&#39;t be the guy that mentions they were in the Air Force every 5 minutes or why it is better/worse than your current assignment.<br /><br />Let your conduct and performance speak for itself. If you want your subordinates to know about your prior service, give them a military bio and encourage them to do one.<br /><br />This does not mean don&#39;t talk about your experiences, we all do it, but do it in a way that is about the lessons learned rather than storytelling mode that might come off in a way that is not intended.<br /><br />Being a leader in the Army isn&#39;t that much different than the expectations in any other branch: Soldiers are entitled to exceptional leadership, you will provide that leadership. Treat all Soldiers with dignity and respect, train them, mentor them, develop them to be better Soldiers and leaders than before they met you.<br />That means you have work to do in your MOS and in the Army. You have all new systems and programs to learn, utilize and teach. CSM William Everroad Thu, 19 Sep 2024 15:43:08 -0400 2024-09-19T15:43:08-04:00 https://www.rallypoint.com/answers/what-advice-would-you-give-an-nco-that-recently-transferred-from-the-air-force-to-the-army?n=8874530&urlhash=8874530 <div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>It is rare for AF folks to make the transition to Green. You might be the only one I have heard of doing that, maybe the second. I have met a few prior Navy and Marines... never met in person a prior AF guy... wait... I take that back. One of my last OICs got out as Enlisted AF, got their degree and commissioned in the Army and is gonna retire as a MAJ if he isn&#39;t retired already. Good dude. So there is that. At a time in my life, I was thinking about going Green to Blue. You missing that quality of life yet? Lol jk.<br />What MOS are you in now?<br />My advice is be humble enough to learn from your junior troops, make notes about everything you learn so that you may pass the knowledge on (MS One Drive has been amazing for me), make friends in all of the shops, don&#39;t be a yes man but don&#39;t be afraid to do favors, just be a team player. Lead by example; never ask your Soldiers to do something you would not/ could not do yourself. Enjoy and welcome. SFC Private RallyPoint Member Mon, 23 Sep 2024 08:48:22 -0400 2024-09-23T08:48:22-04:00 https://www.rallypoint.com/answers/what-advice-would-you-give-an-nco-that-recently-transferred-from-the-air-force-to-the-army?n=8888655&urlhash=8888655 <div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>I did the opposite. I went from ANG to AFRES. I often say the Air Force is a lot like the military. Meaning SGt Germany it is now gonna get real for you. TSgt Private RallyPoint Member Wed, 16 Oct 2024 02:33:39 -0400 2024-10-16T02:33:39-04:00 2024-09-19T02:17:12-04:00