Joining the military?

[BSeals71]

Hey Guys,

I have a question… Keep in mind this is coming from a civilian.
Is it possible to be in two different military branches at the same time?
Is there something prohibiting you from holding two different types of ranks?
Or a requirement to be a civilian before joining another branch?


For example if I join the Air National Guard. Go threw all of the required training to get myself on my feet. Then can I still join the Coast Guard Reserve to fill up free time and pull in a little more cash. I know this probably sounds like a dumb question, but just didn’t know if it was possible.

Thanks,

 

[Steve]

Hey Guys,

I have a question… Keep in mind this is coming from a civilian.
Is it possible to be in two different military branches at the same time?
Is there something prohibiting you from holding two different types of ranks?
Or a requirement to be a civilian before joining another branch?


For example if I join the Air National Guard. Go threw all of the required training to get myself on my feet. Then can I still join the Coast Guard Reserve to fill up free time and pull in a little more cash. I know this probably sounds like a dumb question, but just didn’t know if it was possible.

Thanks,

No. I don't see how you would ever have the time. I'm pretty sure you can not take leave from the CG to fulfill your Guard requirments. Maybe join a Police Dept. that flys and also goin the ANG?

 

[AxisVDP]

I believe what you're describing is called double dipping and they won't let you do it. I know I can't join the guard because I'm already contracted with ROTC (in the reserves).

 

[pilotyip]

Yes, you can be in two different services at the same time. It is called an exchange tour, but you are paid, promoted and assigned by your primary service and administered by your guest service. Also I believe the USCG has no reserve flying billets, is that part of the question. Happy New Year to all

 

[ExAF]

No

Hey Guys,

I have a question… Keep in mind this is coming from a civilian.
Is it possible to be in two different military branches at the same time?
Thanks,

NO. Not allowed.

 

[sardaddy]

No it is not allowed and I will share a little story to prove it.

I was released from the Army in 1997 with no additional obligations whatsoever. I entered the Coast Guard in 1999 and everything was going great. I had a minor pay problem and when I was gettting it corrected, my admin officer received a letter that generally stated the following.

You have an officer that is fraudulently commissioned in the Coast Guard as he currently holds a commission in the Army reserve. Unless thisis corrected he will be processed out of the Coast Guard.

Of course it was me. All because of a typo on my DD214. Apparently one letter on there put me in the IRR even though I was not supposed to be and had no obligation to do so. It was corrected after a few weeks and I wasn't booted out.

But it does go to show you that being in two services is not something that will work.

 

[BSeals71]

Thanks guys,

 

[HappyBear]

What specifically was wrong with your DD214...if you don't mind my asking? I would like to know what to look out for later this fall when I receive mine from the Navy.

 

[sardaddy]

I am a bit emarrassed to say, I still don't know exactly what it is supposed to say but it was in box 26 or 27. Mine say MBK and NA respectively. One of those meant that I was being assigned to the reserves instead of being released with no strings attached. As I said, I don't know what it was supposed to say. Since I got a letter of release I didn't really pursue it. Sorry.