Changing Branches




 
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June 1st, 2004  
Desert Blossom
 

Topic: Changing Branches


I'm probably going to be called crazy for this one but currently I'm in the AF and I'm wanting to go to the Marines. I've just found that the AF is way to easy for me and there are no challenges at all.
Is anybody familiar with the process of doing this?
June 1st, 2004  
Redneck
 
 
I'm pretty sure RnderSafe can help you out there, he made the Army-Marine jump.
June 1st, 2004  
Desert Blossom
 
Awesome...I've asked several people about it and they just look at me like I"m nuts and don't give me any real answers.
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June 1st, 2004  
Sooners1
 
 
At least now you are makin a good choice to bad you had a brief moment of insanity and now you are clear headed and goin to the USMC
June 1st, 2004  
Mark Conley
 
 
actually its easy...but watch out! them AF personnel people will try to keep you.

June 1st, 2004  
Desert Blossom
 
Yeah I've had several people try to talk me out of it but yeah...that's not happening.
June 1st, 2004  
Mark Conley
 
 
Nope Nope Nope..Ive realised something in my life..if its not what you want, go for something you do!

And that ole rank thing well in the AF its kind of like you really dont command anything till E-5 but in the marines, remember they have corporals and sergeants that actually have leadership power , at lower enlisted grades.

Good luck!
June 1st, 2004  
Desert Blossom
 
Yeah that's true...That's one thing that I just don't like about the AF...You pretty much aren't considered capable of doing anything until you reach
E-5. I was surprised that they even deployed me this time because they kept saying that I wasn't ready and I didn't have enough training. I have been doing my job for over 2 years now. I just couldn't understand it.
June 2nd, 2004  
RnderSafe
 
 
Interservice transfers from active duty with one service to active duty with another is an option only to officers, as far as I am aware.

I know of cases where enlisted AD members have transferred to reserve and guard units, however, what is most common is going from reserve/guard to active.

I can tell you that your first step will be in contacting a recruiter, preferably one specialising in prior service enlistment. Most likely he will have to fill out a DD 368 Form for you. The AF will have to approve and release you, so do not expect much if you received a bonus, education payments or if your career field is critical.

http://www.dior.whs.mil/forms/DD0368.PDF

Above is a link to DD 368 Form, conditional release form.

If the Marine Corps Reserves ends up not being an option, and you're adamant about leaving the AF, you can always try the Army Reserves and Army National Guard. Just remember not to burn any bridges with the Air Force while attempting to leave them.
June 2nd, 2004  
Desert Blossom
 
Great...Thanks for the info.
Honestly I was going to finish out my enlistment in the AF first.