If you switch from Army to Navy, would you have to go through Navy basic training?

PVT Private RallyPoint Member — Sat, 11 Nov 2017 12:35:41 -0500

Hey I was wondering if anyone knew about this topic, would you have to go threw navy basic training if you switched over from army? I've been thinking about this for a while just figured I'd see if anyone knew anything

Response by SFC Christopher Taggart made Nov 11 at 2017 1:00 PM

SFC Christopher Taggart — Sat, 11 Nov 2017 13:00:25 -0500

I have no knowledge of the situation, but I'll share my opinion. I would have to say, probably not, but try it, if you plan to change components.

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Nov 11 at 2017 1:16 PM

SFC Private RallyPoint Member — Sat, 11 Nov 2017 13:16:37 -0500

Normally the Navy does not take prior service. But hings do change.

Response by PO1 Brian Austin made Nov 11 at 2017 1:18 PM

PO1 Brian Austin — Sat, 11 Nov 2017 13:18:06 -0500

Best thing would be to contact a Navy Recruiter to find out specifics. If i remember right years ago, Other Service Vets (OSVETS) went through an abbreviated boot camp (4 wks i think). Mainly it was for uniform issue, familiarization with Navy regulations and terminologies and to learn shipboard fire fighting and damage control. I'm guessing things have changed quite a bit since then .

Response by SN Greg Wright made Nov 16 at 2017 10:48 PM

SN Greg Wright — Thu, 16 Nov 2017 22:48:46 -0500

Beginning and ending of possible advice: Talk to a recruiter. That said, Navy boot camp does things no other services do except the CG. Teach you how to swim through burning oil, and basic firefighting, for example. So I'm pretty sure you'd have to go.