Posted on Mar 1, 2021
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Not that I want to change a branch that I'm currently part of, I'm just wondering what happens to your rank if you switch a branch. (ex. navy to army, army to airforce, airforce to navy, etc...)
Does it come along? or does it change?
In what circumstance?
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SGM Bill Frazer
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It doesn't have to- its like re-classing if they are only taking E1-E5 and you are E6, you either bet a waiver or go home.
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SFC Casey O'Mally
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It will depend on each services needs and policies at the time. Sometimes you can transfer and not lose rank, and then a few months later you can't transfer at all, and then a year later you can transfer with some loss of rank.

These things change on a regular basis, just like Army in and out calls change, and bonuses change.
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MSG Intermediate Care Technician
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It would depend on factors that would only be best answered by a Recruiter. Is it possible to keep your Pay Grade? Yes, especially for E4 and below. E5 and above...possible but highly unlikely. But no guarantees
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