If I transition into the Army with 8 years in the Navy will I be advanced in time (before my retention date)?

2020-02-07T06:58:33-05:00

If I join the Army after serving in the Navy for 8 years (an e4) what is the likelyhood I will be advanced before my retention date (10 years. That leaves me with 16 months)? I was thinking about converting from HM to 92Y. Also, the retention/HYT/TIS is all the same across the board right?

I have talked to a couple recruiters about this, but I want to see what you guys think.

Response by CPT Private RallyPoint Member made Feb 7 at 2020 7:31 AM

2020-02-07T07:31:19-05:00

Response by LTC Private RallyPoint Member made Feb 7 at 2020 8:36 AM

2020-02-07T08:36:31-05:00

It is "Likely" that you would be promoted before RCP.

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Feb 7 at 2020 11:39 AM

2020-02-07T11:39:48-05:00

Assuming you're Navy time is active duty time, our RCP (you call it HYT) is already 8 years for a non promotable E4 and 10 years for a promotable E4. So, you would need an exception to policy. The Army isn't going to enlist you for only 2 years, 3 is more realistic. Three years is plenty of time to advance in a critical shortage MOS. You probably won't get 92Y because it's not a shortage MOS. The Army already has to make an exception to access you and if they put you in a non critical shortage MOS there is no guarantee you would make the next rank in time. You'll be limited to whatever they're offering that day.

Response by SSG Private RallyPoint Member made Feb 26 at 2020 10:58 PM

2020-02-26T22:58:46-05:00

Business Rules will apply to your transition and you most likely will not be given the option not to be a Combat Medic as we are currently under strength at the moment.