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Can you join another branch while in IRR?
Contact the IRR personnel manager. Yes you can.
Can you transfer from IRR to active duty?
Of course you can… While you are in the IRR you ARE in the military. You have an MOS, you must meet retention standards. One “easy” way is to contact your Personnel Manager at Ft Knox, KY, and through a DD Form 4187, request active duty assignment.
Can you switch military branches while under contract?
Typically, the move from one branch to another requires one to complete their enlistment contract. It may take four the six years depending on the time you enlisted. Then you have to get out of the military, and then visit a recruiter to join the different service, as a prior-service recruit.
How do I transfer from IRR to reserves?
- 1 Complete your enlistment. Complete your enlistment.
- 2 Resign your post. Resign your post if you’re a commissioned officer.
- 3 Write a letter. Write a letter to your commander requesting the transfer to the IRR.
- 4 Have your commander sign the Form 4187.
- 5 Continue drilling with your current unit.
How do you go from IRR to reserve?
Can I get Tricare in the IRR?
When you’re a drilling Reserve/Guard member you’re eligible for Tricare Reserve Select. If you transfer to the IRR– even for a single day– then you lose your Tricare Reserve Select coverage.
How do I transfer from reserves to active duty?
The path to transferring from Reserves to Active Duty is similar between branches. All branches require you to fill out a Form DD 368 and work with a recruiter. It is possible to transfer in all branches, but specific details, such as being able to change positions or locations, vary.
How do I go from IRR to active duty?
While you are in the IRR you ARE in the military. You have an MOS, you must meet retention standards. One “easy” way is to contact your Personnel Manager at Ft Knox, KY, and through a DD Form 4187, request active duty assignment. You can volunteer from 30 days to a year. Also, you can always request schooling.
Is it possible to transfer from one military branch to another?
It does happen, but you must qualify with certain criteria. If you are in the Delayed Enlistment Program (DEP), you would first have to request a DEP discharge from the branch you are enlisted in, and then apply to join the other service through the other service’s recruiter.
How do I switch from the Coast Guard Reserves to active duty?
Switching from the Coast Guard Reserves to Active Duty is similar to any other branch of service. The first step is to notify your command of your intent. You will be required to fill out a form DD 368. Next you will meet with a recruiter to go over options.