Will I have to go through Army BCT after making an inter service transfer from the Air Force Security Forces?

2021-02-05T00:03:14-05:00

I'm Air Force Security Forces in the middle of a inter service transfer and I'm curious about whether or not I have to go through BCT for the Army? Some stuff I've seen says I don't because of my tech school for Security Forces, some stuff says everyone but Marines have to go through BCT. I'm just wanting to know if anyone has some first hand knowledge on the subject. If I have to go through basic again then I will. It doesn't bother me but I'd just like to know the options.

Response by SSgt Austin Beams made Feb 5 at 2021 12:04 AM

2021-02-05T00:04:47-05:00

I'm also an E-5, forgot to mention that

Response by CSM Charles Hayden made Feb 5 at 2021 12:30 AM

2021-02-05T00:30:16-05:00

A direct transfer - w/o the assistance of a recruiter? They are versed in responses to such questions. SSgt Austin Beams

Response by LTC Private RallyPoint Member made Feb 5 at 2021 1:37 AM

2021-02-05T01:37:57-05:00

I have read That recently you have to go through basic training if you had a separation of service for more than a few years even if you In the army Before as a staff sergeant. This just looks like you'll be in charge of a platoon in the drill sergeants will probably be pretty easy on you.

https://www.armytimes.com/news/your-army/2020/01/14/59-year-old-afghanistan-veteran-will-report-to-army-basic-training-this-summer/#:~:text=After%20a%2010%2Dyear%20break,Monte%20L.&text=The%2059%2Dyear%2Dold%20former,more%20time%20with%20his%20family.

59-year-old Afghanistan veteran will report to Army basic training this summer

Response by SGT Private RallyPoint Member made Feb 5 at 2021 7:30 AM

2021-02-05T07:30:02-05:00

You would have to go... prior service has to attend basic training unless you were in the Marines. Best of luck

Response by CPT Lawrence Cable made Feb 5 at 2021 7:37 AM

2021-02-05T07:37:06-05:00

Depending on how long you have been out, no. Air Force Security Forces are exempt for BCT along with Marines and a few others. I believe the gap in service allowed is now 3 years. It used to be 5 years.

Response by SSG Private RallyPoint Member made Feb 5 at 2021 7:39 AM

2021-02-05T07:39:34-05:00

My understanding is that anyone coming into the Army, outside of a the Marines, will have to completed BCT. Unless you are prior Army, with a break in service less than 3 years. However, you will keep your rank, stay in separate barracks and treated much better ... so long as you remember you are an NCO and expected to be and do better.

Response by SGT Private RallyPoint Member made Feb 5 at 2021 7:40 AM

2021-02-05T07:40:54-05:00

I've always heard everyone but prior Marines or Army with no more than three years gap in service. Things could have changed though. Ask the recruiter.

Response by PFC Private RallyPoint Member made Feb 5 at 2021 9:23 AM

2021-02-05T09:23:50-05:00

Im in training right now as prior service one of the guys with me is an E-5 who also was security forces in the air force. We have separate bays with 8 beds in each room. You will be separated.

Response by SSG Bill McCoy made Feb 5 at 2021 4:18 PM

2021-02-05T16:18:50-05:00

I went from the Navy to the Army with a six month lapse between. I was sent to Ft. Dix, and at first, they put me in an Overseas Replacement barracks. A few hours before my flight to Germany, an E7 came in and got me. Ended up I had to go through Army Basic after all. When I complained about it, saying I had just done a year in Nam with the Marine infantry, they said, "Too bad. ALL Navy AND Air Force must do Basic Combat Training!" That was in 1971, but I'd guess they still do that.

Response by SSG Don Maggart made Feb 6 at 2021 12:54 PM

2021-02-06T12:54:50-05:00

,is that an Occupation

Response by SSG Don Maggart made Feb 6 at 2021 12:56 PM

2021-02-06T12:56:46-05:00

Y'all ran to Pay Table and Breakfast Right...