https://www.rallypoint.com/answers/what-is-the-biggest-barriers-for-prior-service-members-trying-to-join-another-branch-of-service <div class="images-v2-count-0"></div> Fri, 22 May 2015 13:41:09 -0400 https://www.rallypoint.com/answers/what-is-the-biggest-barriers-for-prior-service-members-trying-to-join-another-branch-of-service <div class="images-v2-count-0"></div> SGT Jamell Culbreath Fri, 22 May 2015 13:41:09 -0400 2015-05-22T13:41:09-04:00 https://www.rallypoint.com/answers/what-is-the-biggest-barriers-for-prior-service-members-trying-to-join-another-branch-of-service?n=688917&urlhash=688917 <div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>Recruiters not getting the points for recruiting prior service. MSG Private RallyPoint Member Fri, 22 May 2015 14:16:23 -0400 2015-05-22T14:16:23-04:00 https://www.rallypoint.com/answers/what-is-the-biggest-barriers-for-prior-service-members-trying-to-join-another-branch-of-service?n=688957&urlhash=688957 <div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>From a rumour I was told, if you decide to join another branch you have to go through that branch's basic training again unless you went to Marine Corp basic training? SrA Edward Vong Fri, 22 May 2015 14:37:46 -0400 2015-05-22T14:37:46-04:00 https://www.rallypoint.com/answers/what-is-the-biggest-barriers-for-prior-service-members-trying-to-join-another-branch-of-service?n=771370&urlhash=771370 <div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>I had real problems with the Army (National Guard) accepting my Navy NEC and "C" schools. Apparently the Army does not recognize the Navy's Hospital Corps School, Field Medical Service School, Independent Duty Corpsman School, and Aviation Medicine Specialist School. It took almost a year for my credentials to be verified and accepted. SGT Douglas Blackwood Thu, 25 Jun 2015 21:42:46 -0400 2015-06-25T21:42:46-04:00 https://www.rallypoint.com/answers/what-is-the-biggest-barriers-for-prior-service-members-trying-to-join-another-branch-of-service?n=816884&urlhash=816884 <div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>It was a very interesting experience for me. I basically had to learn everything all over again. I switched from the marines so no basic training however I wish there was a transition process. I switched in 2008 when the army had a program called blue to green. 1 day I finished my USMC contract next day I was a sldr SFC Private RallyPoint Member Wed, 15 Jul 2015 12:59:59 -0400 2015-07-15T12:59:59-04:00 https://www.rallypoint.com/answers/what-is-the-biggest-barriers-for-prior-service-members-trying-to-join-another-branch-of-service?n=1193962&urlhash=1193962 <div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>It completely depends on the people you know and what branch you are going to. As a NG member it took me maybe a month to finish the process to go active duty. but all of my higher ups were family friends and so my paperwork was fast. a friend of mine is still trying to go active from the guard and it has been over a year. SPC(P) Private RallyPoint Member Wed, 23 Dec 2015 16:02:03 -0500 2015-12-23T16:02:03-05:00 https://www.rallypoint.com/answers/what-is-the-biggest-barriers-for-prior-service-members-trying-to-join-another-branch-of-service?n=1491592&urlhash=1491592 <div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>especially if you have a break in service I would have to say lost records!!!!! CPL Wilfred Roberge Sat, 30 Apr 2016 16:54:41 -0400 2016-04-30T16:54:41-04:00 2015-05-22T13:41:09-04:00