If possible, what would be the steps for Army Reserve (O1) to transfer branch before BOLC?

2LT Private RallyPoint Member — Thu, 29 Nov 2018 16:55:34 -0500

12A transfer to Signal

Response by Private RallyPoint Member made Nov 29 at 2018 6:35 PM

Private RallyPoint Member — Thu, 29 Nov 2018 18:35:12 -0500

My initial thought would be to talk to the Reserve branch manager...

Response by 2LT Private RallyPoint Member made Nov 29 at 2018 10:10 PM

2LT Private RallyPoint Member — Thu, 29 Nov 2018 22:10:07 -0500

Yes, it is absolutely possible! I’m actually going through the process of transferring from MI to SC right now.
What you would need to do is send these following documents to your reserve branch manager;
- College transcripts
- Signed memo from your unit commander
- Written letter stating why you want to transfer
- Find a unit with a vacancy that’s willing to take you (The most important part)

Let me know if this helps!!

Response by LTC Jason Mackay made Nov 29 at 2018 10:14 PM

LTC Jason Mackay — Thu, 29 Nov 2018 22:14:51 -0500

2LT Private RallyPoint Member AD branch transfers are either immediately following accession or at the three year mark. The reserve components are more fluid, in general terms. The process at the three year mark is the gaining and losing branch has to agree. If either branch says no, you don't go. It starts with a branch manager conversation. The post accessions process is different.

looking at your profile, you are two years in and haven't done BOLC?

Response by CPT Private RallyPoint Member made Dec 27 at 2018 7:57 AM

CPT Private RallyPoint Member — Thu, 27 Dec 2018 07:57:28 -0500

On Active Duty so much is controlled by the Branch Manager. Reserves are going to be a different beast and Guard it is up to the MSC commanders & the "TAG." One of your peers stated that they are going through this process. My advice is to start an IM between you two. Also do yourself a favor, include your unit commander. All it takes is for the potentially receiving unit to call your commander and ask about you to get a bad impression. If the receiving unit hears, "This is the first I have heard of this," you can kiss acceptance from the receiving unit goodbye.