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I spent the first 4.5 years of my career in the navy reserve before I left to (at the time) attend ocs with the national guard. I dropped ocs to focus on law school.
When I left the guard, I attempted to return to the navy, and was denied because I reported an allergy to latex. I just received test results back today showing a lack of said allergy, but I've already transitioned to the army reserve. I've done a reenlistment, but my supervisors all know I plan to pursue active duty jag corps opportunities and that my presence in the unit isn't permenant.
Would it be bad form at this point to request a release to return to the navy, assuming navy medical accepts the new documentation? I don't want bad blood or to burn bridges. I just feel as if I'm a better sailor and petty officer than I am a soldier and NCO. I'd rather finish my enlisted career where I started it. I would appreciate guidance. This is a heck of a decision I may have to make.
When I left the guard, I attempted to return to the navy, and was denied because I reported an allergy to latex. I just received test results back today showing a lack of said allergy, but I've already transitioned to the army reserve. I've done a reenlistment, but my supervisors all know I plan to pursue active duty jag corps opportunities and that my presence in the unit isn't permenant.
Would it be bad form at this point to request a release to return to the navy, assuming navy medical accepts the new documentation? I don't want bad blood or to burn bridges. I just feel as if I'm a better sailor and petty officer than I am a soldier and NCO. I'd rather finish my enlisted career where I started it. I would appreciate guidance. This is a heck of a decision I may have to make.
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Serve where you feel is right. We have plenty of folks here on RP. They did an article a while ago on a AF Reservist who has been in all 4 branches over his career.
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No.... You need to be happy. I was an enlisted MP, went to OCS, was branched Armor by HQDA PERSCOM, and had no say in the manner; that was the way it worked. Now, branching is done out of OCS, just like ROTC and USMA, which is the OML. Nevertheless being an Armor Officer was great experience, but there was no way I could have made Armor make a career. I had two options our of Armor, (1) approval of my branch transfer to Military Police, or (2) volunteering for SF. I was training for SFAS when I was notified my branch transfer was approved... Lucky me... You need to serve were you are happy.
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