How can I transfer from active duty Army to Navy? Also, does Navy take prior service?

PVT Private RallyPoint Member — Fri, 20 Jul 2018 13:02:53 -0400

Is it possible to switch branches from
Active duty army to active duty navy, ive always had a love for being on the sea and exploring I should have did the usn first but I got a great opportunity and I’m willing to serve it out the rest of my contract with the army. what can I do?

Response by PO1 Private RallyPoint Member made Jul 20 at 2018 1:05 PM

PO1 Private RallyPoint Member — Fri, 20 Jul 2018 13:05:15 -0400

Once you come up on the end of your Army contract, contact a Navy recruiter. You will be considered a prior service vet but as long as you still meet at ualifications and haven’t been in the Army for long you will fine. As a recruiter I am currently working with 2 guys who are prior Army trying to go Navy.

Response by SGM Bill Frazer made Jul 20 at 2018 9:23 PM

SGM Bill Frazer — Fri, 20 Jul 2018 21:23:46 -0400

Upon ETS, or maybe re-enlisting, maybe the only way.

Response by CPO Private RallyPoint Member made Jul 20 at 2018 10:02 PM

CPO Private RallyPoint Member — Fri, 20 Jul 2018 22:02:06 -0400

You can speak to a Navy recruiter regarding this by calling the nearest station. You could get a conditional release, (DD 368,) and if your CoC buys off and approves, then you can start the process of joining. All depends on how much time you have remaining on your current contract until your EAOS though.