Lets say i join the Marines and become a Lt. If i don't like the Marines after my term can i switch to the Navy and still retain my grade as an officer? Also Army to Navy? I know the Navy and Marines go through the same NROTC program at State colleges so i would think you can.
2007-09-06 12:03:55 · 5 answers · asked by mikeym_84 2 in Politics & Government ➔ Military
not necessarily. needs of the military take precedence. First your current Branch would have to agree to let you go, and the one you want to join would have to agree to take you. Keeping Rank is NOT a guarantee either.
Currently it is easier to Go to Army or Marines from Navy or Air Force. AF is not taking ANY PS people at all, and the Navy takes only those who transfer directly into a severely undermanned community( like METOC) with no additional training required.
2007-09-06 15:46:39 · answer #1 · answered by Mrsjvb 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Not sure about officers, If you served in the Marine Corps, you can transfer without attending the other branches Boot camp. Only the Marines are permitted to do this, due to the extent of cross training received in Marine Boot camp. Don't know how this pertains to officers. The Marine Corps are a branch of the Navy, so that would be a no brainer...
2007-09-06 19:44:52 · answer #2 · answered by b.douglaswyatt 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
If you are a Doctor, Dentist, Pharmacist, Lawyer -not too hard to switch services!
2007-09-06 19:52:04 · answer #3 · answered by momofukuando 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes.
2007-09-06 19:10:21 · answer #4 · answered by macaroni 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Not automatically.
But it is done.
2007-09-06 19:15:18 · answer #5 · answered by TedEx 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋