Also, it helps when there is a program set up to do so - ie: Blue To Green. The biggest hurdle will be getting your DD approved - the second biggest hurdle is gaining approval to accept you into the branch you're trying to transfer into. If you're serious about this - I would begin talking to your career counselor once you're around 9 months out from the end of your enlistment - and around 3 months out, begin talking to a recruiter as well.
Between those two people - you should receive more accurate, up to date information on whether or not if it's possible and if it is, what's the process and where to begin. Vote up. Vote down. I had an uncle that went from Air Force to Army. He Loved both that he was in. Also had another uncle and my father were air force. My step grandfather was Navy I myself went Army.
My husband family all army. We are just missing coast guard and Marines. SSG Carlos M. Hello Aaron. There was a similar discussion recently about this. I think it will help you. The short answer seems to be "yes.
SFC Join to see. If you are not selected to transfer in FY21, you can reapply as opportunities increase in future years. Q: What if I apply for transfer and change my mind and decide to stay in my original service? A: If you are approved for transfer, you may elect to change your mind. The Space Force will provide a timeframe for declination when you are notified of your selection to transfer to the Space Force.
Is there really a difference? A: Yes, there is a difference. Space Force. A: Yes, personnel selected for transfer to the Space Force will incur an Active Duty Service Commitment of two or four years as outlined below:.
Q: I am eligible for retirement in the near future. A: The Space Force will consider individuals nearing retirement unless the individual is nearing their mandatory retirement date MRD.
To ensure equity among personnel and a continuity of experience within the new Service, Space Force leadership directed members who transfer to incur a two or four-year active duty service commitment. A : Upon selection for transfer to the USSF, all personnel must request and be released for inter-service transfer according to the procedures, rules and regulations of their parent service.
If the parent service approves release, you will receive a targeted message detailing all the steps that are required i. A : The Space Force has not yet determined what the process will be for crossflow or crosstraining within the Space Force. Both the Air Force and Space Force will maintain their own common career fields.
Nevertheless, those who actually join the Space Force will gain the depth of knowledge and experience required to support operations in the Space domain.
Additionally, there are opportunities at other smaller GSUs available around the world. A: Space Force Uniforms are currently in development but a date has not yet been set for implementation. These items are available for immediate purchase. A: As part of the Department of the Air Force, Space Force is currently following Air Force guidance and instructions; however, Space Force is working to develop distinct policies where appropriate, such as fitness, promotions, and evaluations.
Existing Air National Guard and Reserve units and personnel remain critical to the space mission and will be aligned to the U. Space Force as directed by the Secretary of the Air Force. The Space Force will consider opening the Interservice Transfer program to these members in the future. Air Force Reserve and Air National Guard units aligned to the Space Force remain critical to space mission execution and will continue supporting Space Force missions in this status while the future of the Reserve Component for the Space Force is determined.
A: The DoD vision is to eventually consolidate space missions from across the existing Armed Forces into the Space Force in the future, as appropriate and consistent with law. Will I be able to transfer with my unit? You will receive a targeted message at a future date outlining your options to transfer in FY Q: What if my unit is transferring to the Space Force and I choose not to transfer? A: Individuals who are part of a unit move to USSF will have the option to transfer with the unit or to decline to transfer and remain part of their current Service.
If you choose not to transfer, you will be required to follow the policies of your current service. All provisions of law and policies affecting civilians will remain the same. There is no change to pay, benefits, or retirement. A: Yes, all members transferring into the Space Force retain their existing grade. Personnel are transferred in the same status grade, duty, and pay status they had prior to transfer. There will be no penalty for transferring to the Space Force, and it will not affect time-in-grade or retirement eligibility.
Q: What grades will the Space Force have? What will the ranks be called? A: At this time, the Space Force has the same grade structure as the other military services i. The ranks are as follows:. Q: How will promotion opportunities and advancement be impacted for those who move to the Space Force? Promotion and advancement will be based on date of rank.
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