for example, can a helo pilot in the navy decide he would rather fly helo's in the marines could he be able to switch.
2007-10-22 10:46:39 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics & Government ➔ Military
not really, no.
2007-10-22 11:06:49 · answer #1 · answered by Mrsjvb 7 · 0⤊ 2⤋
Yes. The Coast Guard has a lot of prior Marine, Army, and Air Force pilots flying for them. Usually you must fulfill your obligation with the other service first.
2007-10-22 18:51:47 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is possible for an officer to transfer to another branch. The transfers are carefully coordinated to ensure that the officer has no break in service.
The officer applies for the transfer, and has to indicate why the transfer is in the national interest.
One thing a transferring officer should consider is the effect on his or her promotion chances. Sure, you have the same grade and date of rank...but you don't have the same experiences as your peers in the new service.
Most of the folks who successfully transfer without hurting their careers are medical officers (doctors, nurses, other health specialties) who are in demand across the board. A line officer would probably not fare as well.
Bonus: Army warrant officer helicopter pilots are eligible to apply for a direct commission as an ensign (O-1) in the Coast Guard.
MSgt, USAF (Retired)
2007-10-22 18:22:53 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes & no. They will not release you from your contract. They spent too much getting you ready to fill one of their slots to just let you go over to another branch. However, after your contract is up you can get out & go over to another branch that will recognize your rank & flight status, usually bring you into training on one of their airframes and put you to work. Lots of Army WOs do this, cause they can get in at 18-20 and after a 7 year contract they are still pretty young, so flying multi-engine transports as an air force reserve officer is a good upgrade to get that airline job.
2007-10-23 01:38:45 · answer #4 · answered by djack 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You would have to resign your commission in the first service and then receive a commission in the second via some sort of commissioning source. If you were formerly an officer in another branch of the armed forces, it is possible for you to come in higher than O-1. However, as a pilot you would have to requalify on a new platform if it's not offered in the new service, which would extend your commitment period.
2007-10-22 18:13:45 · answer #5 · answered by MVR 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
It's possible. One of my Army helicopter pilots is now an Air Force helicopter pilot.
2007-10-22 19:35:45 · answer #6 · answered by Smoker06 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes,but it has not happened since the vietnam war,back then,a few airmen and naval personnel were being tad'ed(transferred) to the marine units
2007-10-22 19:52:35 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
what would the point of switching be but however if the person in question can keep up with p.t. standards of new service his contract is up and really wants to then he can.
2007-10-22 17:54:54 · answer #8 · answered by ggates1982 3 · 1⤊ 1⤋