1LT Private RallyPoint Member 5538598 <div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>I commissioned in May 2019 into the army reserves and realized corporate life is not for me. I owe 6 years because ROTC payed for my entire college education. <br />My goal is to transfer to active duty, and if possible switch from Signal 25A to Cyber 17A. I feel like the branch transfer is a long shot but does anyone know the process or likelihood of going from an officer in the reserves to active duty? 2020-02-09T10:24:03-05:00 1LT Private RallyPoint Member 5538598

<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>I commissioned in May 2019 into the army reserves and realized corporate life is not for me. I owe 6 years because ROTC payed for my entire college education. <br />My goal is to transfer to active duty, and if possible switch from Signal 25A to Cyber 17A. I feel like the branch transfer is a long shot but does anyone know the process or likelihood of going from an officer in the reserves to active duty?

2020-02-09T10:24:03-05:00 2020-02-09T10:24:03-05:00 MAJ Private RallyPoint Member 5538704

<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>I did the switch from reserve to active duty. For medical folks we go through an AMEDD recruiter. I had to do the whole commissioning thing, paperwork, board, figuring out rank, etc all over again. I applied for active commission in conjunction with LTHET (long term health education) so I could go through the Army’s anesthesia program. It took time. It was easier doing the paperwork and footwork for the graduate program and LTHET stuff than the commissioning process but all worked out and was worth it.

2020-02-09T10:53:09-05:00 2020-02-09T10:53:09-05:00 MAJ Ken Landgren 5539022

<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>In regards to branch transfer. It is much easier to for combat arms officers to branch transfer because their rank structure is a pyramid. They need to get rid of officers.

2020-02-09T12:13:39-05:00 2020-02-09T12:13:39-05:00 LTC Eugene Chu 5539129

<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>Looked at volunteering for mobilization?

2020-02-09T12:53:13-05:00 2020-02-09T12:53:13-05:00 SGM Private RallyPoint Member 5542261

<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>The process is a DD 368 initiated by you and an active component recruiter, submitted through your BN S1 and approved by the fist GO in your chain of command, probably RRC for the Army Reserves. I have never seen one of these disapproved. This step takes 3-6 months, then you take the approved 368, go get the active duty contract and orders, send a copy back to the reserves for the discharge and report to active duty.<br />You would need to apply for branch transfer after you get there.<br /><br />Getting to Cyber might be easier in the Army Reserves or Army Guard, and there are AGR and T10 ADOS positions.

2020-02-10T08:10:30-05:00 2020-02-10T08:10:30-05:00 MAJ Wiley Winter 5543135

<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>Cyber&#39;s a little bit different than other branches. I can&#39;t speak for the transfer to active duty but I had a coworker who, an E-6 in the National Guard, was trying to get a warrant slot in Cyber. He had to go through a lot of documentation regarding his IT experience. He had to complete a lengthy questionnaire regarding his knowledge of IT and cyber security. <br />IT/security experience is a must! Professional certifications, like A-Plus and Security Plus, won&#39;t hurt. A CCISP (Certified Information Systems Security Professional) would be great!<br /><br />Good Luck

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