SpaceApe29
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Soldiers who want to cross over - don't let your S-1 or Chain of Command tell you otherwise, here is how to do it.
1) Let your Chain of Command know what's going on. The more they know the less of a headache you will give them and the better the Letters of Recommendation will be.
2) Find an Officer Recruiter who is willing to do this. I was told many times I had to get out before I talked to my current recruiter who knows this process well. This guy should be Sainted for his patience.
3) Your first priority is to get your DD form 368 signed. The approval authority is the first O-6 (Brigade commander) in your chain. If anyone gives you a "no" on this, refer to COMNAVCRUITCOMINST 1131.2C Chapter 2 on this Navy side saying that they will take Active Duty from other services and Army Regulation 614-120, which normally applies to already commissioned officers but gives guidelines on how the process goes.
4) MEPS or your post flight surgeon can do your DD 2808 and DD 2807 Phyical (OCS or flight physical stamped). If your post is far away from MEPS it's most likely better to get it at your local ACH (Army Community Hospital). From what I understand so far, you shouldn't even have to go to MEPS for anything as it is a TDY School like Army OCS, but we shall see and I will update.
5) Be prepared to wait the full 30 days for that DD 368 to come back. You will also get a counseling on crossing over, have to take an APFT, and Height / Weight. The standards will be graded for both services. If on Jump Status you will still jump, Airborne.
6) As stated in your counseling "You are required to meet the physical standards of both services until the day you leave for Navy OCS".
7) After the DD 368 comes back all business with your recruiter and anyone else you have to interview with is considered military business.
This is as far as I have gotten and will amend with updates as my process goes along. I just barely missed the March board cutoff so now I'm on to the next one. Good luck all.
1) Let your Chain of Command know what's going on. The more they know the less of a headache you will give them and the better the Letters of Recommendation will be.
2) Find an Officer Recruiter who is willing to do this. I was told many times I had to get out before I talked to my current recruiter who knows this process well. This guy should be Sainted for his patience.
3) Your first priority is to get your DD form 368 signed. The approval authority is the first O-6 (Brigade commander) in your chain. If anyone gives you a "no" on this, refer to COMNAVCRUITCOMINST 1131.2C Chapter 2 on this Navy side saying that they will take Active Duty from other services and Army Regulation 614-120, which normally applies to already commissioned officers but gives guidelines on how the process goes.
4) MEPS or your post flight surgeon can do your DD 2808 and DD 2807 Phyical (OCS or flight physical stamped). If your post is far away from MEPS it's most likely better to get it at your local ACH (Army Community Hospital). From what I understand so far, you shouldn't even have to go to MEPS for anything as it is a TDY School like Army OCS, but we shall see and I will update.
5) Be prepared to wait the full 30 days for that DD 368 to come back. You will also get a counseling on crossing over, have to take an APFT, and Height / Weight. The standards will be graded for both services. If on Jump Status you will still jump, Airborne.
6) As stated in your counseling "You are required to meet the physical standards of both services until the day you leave for Navy OCS".
7) After the DD 368 comes back all business with your recruiter and anyone else you have to interview with is considered military business.
This is as far as I have gotten and will amend with updates as my process goes along. I just barely missed the March board cutoff so now I'm on to the next one. Good luck all.
