transfers

[Stewby]

Gents/ladies

I am currently serving in the navy I wish to transfer to the army and have been told i cant until i have served my return of service (only another 8 months so not a massive problem.)

However I imagined id be able to take my 4 years naval service into the army and put it towards my 22, i have been told though that the only way to join the army is to leave the navy (after my return of service) and join the army as a civvie (losing my pension).

I have friends who have transfered from the army/raf into the navy who have done just this but the navy careers advisers in Portsmouth tell this is not an option as I would be transferring from a 'senior service'.

I don't expect any special treatment and am fully aware i would have to start army basic day one week one (i wouldn't want it any other way). I do wish to carry on my pension though and don't see why in these days of 'tri-service' why this isn't possible.

Anyone with any advice or knowledge on this subject please drop me a line, pm or on this thread.

Many thanks

Rob

[TickTock22]

Hi there, With regards to your pension I can only advise that you make contact with your local AFCO and speak to the Army as opposed to the Navy. They will have the up to date know how of how the process will work. I'd think the Navy wouldn't exactly rush themselves with you after you have told them your plans?

The way I understand it with my very limited knowledge mate is that what you have been told is correct, you can not just transfer. You have to actually be discharged from the Navy before joining any other service. Saying that though I found something on Army net that may help you. I'll fire it over in a PM.

But your best bet is to go and talk to your chief clerk and get an application for transfer form.