Terminal Leave and switching branches?

SPC Private RallyPoint Member — Wed, 31 Oct 2018 15:44:19 -0400

So I plan on switching Branch's (Army to Air Force) I just wanted to know could I start my terminal leave could I go straight to the the recruiter to start on the process or will I have to wait till my ETS?

Response by SrA John Monette made Oct 31 at 2018 3:45 PM

SrA John Monette — Wed, 31 Oct 2018 15:45:43 -0400

get the recruitment stuff out of the way before you ETS if possible. you might not have to take terminal leave

Response by MSG Private RallyPoint Member made Oct 31 at 2018 3:57 PM

MSG Private RallyPoint Member — Wed, 31 Oct 2018 15:57:21 -0400

You will have to wait six months from your ETS date to start the process. Hopefully the USAF is accepting prior service when you are eligible. Also, be prepared to get a grade determination, which means that you might come in the USAF as an E3. Good luck in your future endeavors.

Response by SrA John Monette made Oct 31 at 2018 4:20 PM

SrA John Monette — Wed, 31 Oct 2018 16:20:10 -0400

disregard, obviously, what I said

Response by SPC David S. made Oct 31 at 2018 4:25 PM

SPC David S. — Wed, 31 Oct 2018 16:25:19 -0400

To be considered prior anything you'll need a DD-214. Only one way to get that - ETS. Good luck and Aim High.

Response by SFC Ralph E Kelley made Oct 31 at 2018 6:19 PM

SFC Ralph E Kelley — Wed, 31 Oct 2018 18:19:20 -0400

SrA John Monette - Sid said it best, get the recruiting stuff done first before ETS. That way you slip from one to the other seamlessly

Response by 1SG Private RallyPoint Member made Nov 1 at 2018 10:10 AM

1SG Private RallyPoint Member — Thu, 01 Nov 2018 10:10:49 -0400

Visit a recruiter and ask about DD Form 368.
One option is to get accepted to OCS of another branch.
It appears there are programs to make it easier to go from other services to the Army (e.g., Blue to Green).
Couldn't find similar program going from Army to others.
Consider the risk that prior service goals change, and you may find yourself waiting longer than you anticipated.