How can I retrain out of a critically manned career?

SSgt Private RallyPoint Member — Fri, 27 Jul 2018 21:45:58 -0400

Been in a 2A career for almost 10 years now. Body is wore out and honestly I don’t enjoy it anymore. Love being in the Air Force though. I want to see a new side of things. There’s a policy letter restricting 2A’s from retraining outside of an FTA retrain window. Unless it’s to another 2A. I’ve exhausted MYPERS, all available options within my current job, and AMS has jack for my position. Anyone know of any other options I could try? I really don’t wanna leave. But I do not want to do this job anymore. Thanks!

Response by SSG Private RallyPoint Member made Jul 27 at 2018 9:56 PM

SSG Private RallyPoint Member — Fri, 27 Jul 2018 21:56:06 -0400

I don’t know if it’s the same concept as the Army, butbwe have Whats called “In/Out” calls. If there is a “No” for out calls (which is probably similar to being critically manned), you can’t get out unless you re-enlist. The only other option (for Army) would be to drop a SOF packet for SF, PSYOP, or CA. Is there anyway for you to get into AFSOC? Maybe as a PJ? I don’t know air force career paths, just trying to help out.