How does one branch move from field arty to a completely different job in the Air Force?

LCpl Private RallyPoint Member — Sat, 02 Feb 2019 09:14:12 -0500

The Corp is not the place for me I already got some problems with my body at 21. Nothing I can’t put up with but I was just wondering on the process of how I would branch move? Do I keep my same benefits, I didn’t enroll in brs so does the older one transfer over to the next branch?

Response by SSgt Jim Gilmore made Feb 2 at 2019 9:21 AM

SSgt Jim Gilmore — Sat, 02 Feb 2019 09:21:52 -0500

If you have medical issues with the USMC, what makes you think the USAF is willing to take you? Your first move is to go find a recruiter for the USAF and tell him what you'd like to do and don't hold back. TELL ALL UP FRONT...failure could could void any chance of a changeover.

Response by MSgt Steven Holt, NRP, CCEMT-P made Feb 2 at 2019 9:41 AM

MSgt Steven Holt, NRP, CCEMT-P — Sat, 02 Feb 2019 09:41:23 -0500

Best advice I have for you LCpl Private RallyPoint Member is to contact the local AF Recruiter. Ask him/her the questions you have. They would be in a much better position to answer than anyone. Good luck!

Response by LTC Jason Mackay made Feb 2 at 2019 9:48 AM

LTC Jason Mackay — Sat, 02 Feb 2019 09:48:47 -0500

LCpl Private RallyPoint Member my understanding is that you would have to opt into BRS, otherwise you are high 3. https://www.militarytimes.com/news/2017/12/19/retirement-guide-brs-or-legacy-well-help-you-find-the-right-path/

Retirement Guide: BRS or legacy? We’ll help you find the right path

More than 1.6 million service members are eligible to make a choice between the military's legacy retirement system and the new Blended Retirement System, which goes into effect Jan. 1

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Feb 2 at 2019 10:47 AM

SFC Private RallyPoint Member — Sat, 02 Feb 2019 10:47:17 -0500

There is no transferring between branches. You can begin to work a recruiter from another branch prior to your EAS, but they will require your DD214 prior to moving ahead with any real progress. It will be the same with any branch.
When enter a new service you will have 12 months to opt into the new BRS if you were eligible to previously.