i am sworn into the air force...i told them i wanted a quick ship, but i guess to them that means not call me not answer my calls or never be in the office...the fact that i am color impaired has put me on a list of shitty jobs in the air force and the army offers a lot more jobs, so having said that, in my best interest i would like to know if there is anything i can do to switch branches after already been sworn in at meps?
2007-07-30 12:41:14 · 14 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics & Government ➔ Military
Yes, at ANY stage, you can be switched over to the Army, it's switching from Army to Air Force that's the problem.
What you'd have to do is see if you can't get an "administrative release", if for some unforseen reason you can't do that, ask about going through Air Force basic and instantly do a "Blue to green"
But PLEASE don't judge the Air Force on it's recruiters, or the Army on theirs.
The Air Force recruiter is going to try to talk you out of it (it's what recruiters do). Be prepared; read AFI 36-3208 cover to cover (Just google it).
THE FOLLOWING ADVICE YOU NEED TO READ
But the most useful thing I could find for you, with a clear distinction is:
DoD Directive 1332.14
E3.A1.1.2.1.5. Inter-Service transfer of inactive reserves in accordance with DoD Directive 1205.5.
DODD 1205.5, it says if the Army approves of you joining, the Air Force has to release you
DODD 3.1 deals with terms and conditions
That combined with AFI 36-208, should be more than enough to transfer you.
2007-07-30 12:48:44 · answer #1 · answered by Jon 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Go to an Army recruiter and they will do what they can.
Explain your problem and they will tell you if they can help you and if anyone is going to help you then it will be the Army Recruiters. If nothing else their interest in you may make the Air Force realize that you are someone who could make a good soldier and so is in high demand.
In the meantime run, do some push ups and sit ups so you can handle the PT test easily and learn patience. The unwritten slogan of the military is "Hurry up and wait." More often then not you are called out to an event well before it is scheduled to happen and you have to wait a lot.
2007-07-30 12:45:46 · answer #2 · answered by Dan S 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I use to be a Recruiter. Even though technically you signed a contract, usually you are not held to it until after swearing in. The military does not want to cause bad plebiscite. As someone else suggested. Go see your Recruiter. Of course he wants the credit for you, so he will say NO. Go to an Army Recruiter, and tell them your story. If they can do it, THEY WILL!
2016-05-18 01:17:03 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well I am not to sure why you dont want to join the AF, you well be disappointed that you didnt if you end up not joining.
But talk to the Army Recruiter and he will tell you how to go about changing branches. I know it can be done, a few friends did it, but it was the other way from the Army to the AF.
2007-07-30 12:48:09 · answer #4 · answered by OH2NJUSAF 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
You are in the DEP now. You can easily get out of the DEP, but then I think you will have to wait two years before you can join another service.
So my answer is yes but it will take longer for you to join the Army than to wait and ship for the Air Force.
2007-07-30 13:15:16 · answer #5 · answered by david c 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
YES! it is possible. Do it.
You are not in until you actually ship out. Recruiters widely misrepresent this.
You'll get a better deal from the Army and you'll have more pride; Air Farce is for Nancy-boys!
Do not believe anyone who tells you that you can be forced to return to MEPS for in-processing against your will.
2007-07-30 13:40:01 · answer #6 · answered by Tommy B 6 · 0⤊ 2⤋
No, sorry. It's a shame you didn't think all your options through before you signed the papers.
The "blue to green" program is for people who may want to "re-up". It's not for active members to switch.
The Army is seeking qualified candidates for their Blue to Green program. Opportunities exist for commissioned officers, enlisted personnel and selected cadets from the Air Force and Navy interested in continuing their service to the military in the Active Army.
Must be physically fit.
Must meet Army height and weight standards
Minimum term of service is three years
Must have approved DD Form 368
2007-07-30 12:43:23 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋
The Air Force is have absolutely no problem exceeding their recruiting numbers, so I'm sure they will be happy to let you go into the army. Have fun.
2007-07-30 12:45:50 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Well since you're already in the AF. They won't call you back they already have you. Call the Army office for some more info.
2007-07-30 12:44:45 · answer #9 · answered by Michael C 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Best bet would be to contact an Army recruiter. They pull the strings needed
2007-07-30 12:43:34 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋