SGT Private RallyPoint Member5432475<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>I have a Soldier that’s barred for re-enlist lent due to failing a PT test but is wanting to switch branches to the Air Force. Will he be able to switch branches while barred?Can a Soldier switch branches while being barred for re-enlistment in the Army?2020-01-10T16:54:02-05:00SGT Private RallyPoint Member5432475<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>I have a Soldier that’s barred for re-enlist lent due to failing a PT test but is wanting to switch branches to the Air Force. Will he be able to switch branches while barred?Can a Soldier switch branches while being barred for re-enlistment in the Army?2020-01-10T16:54:02-05:002020-01-10T16:54:02-05:00MSG Private RallyPoint Member5432819<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>This has Retention NCO written all over it. That is the person I recommend this Soldier talk to. My initial instinct is to say that this can't happen. <a class="dark-link bold-link" role="profile-hover" data-qtip-container="body" data-id="148812" data-source-page-controller="question_response_contents" href="/profiles/148812-79s-career-counselor-usaraf-hq-usaraf-setaf">SFC Private RallyPoint Member</a>, is this possible?Response by MSG Private RallyPoint Member made Jan 10 at 2020 7:04 PM2020-01-10T19:04:53-05:002020-01-10T19:04:53-05:00SFC Private RallyPoint Member5432846<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>A Soldier can't switch branches at all. You have to ETS and then go join another branch. If the recruiter told them they could switch or "Just get this conditional release signed", it's a lie. If that Soldier separates flagged or with a bar they will receive an RE3 code and require a waiver to go into whatever branch they're trying to get into.Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Jan 10 at 2020 7:13 PM2020-01-10T19:13:46-05:002020-01-10T19:13:46-05:002020-01-10T16:54:02-05:00