Does the Warrior Transition Course still exist?
FORT SILL, Okla. — These future Soldiers may have worn different uniforms in the past, but they’re only wearing Army green now. The Warrior Transition Course (WTC) is graduating its last class at Fort Sill Dec.
Do prior service go to Army basic training?
Will you have to go to Basic Training again? Prior Service personnel must have successfully completed an Army Basic Combat Training (BCT) course, Warrior Transition Course, or U.S.Marine Corps BCT course during previous military service. These personnel will not be sent to BCT.
How long is prior service Army integration course?
b. For USAR and ARNG only, the following requirements apply: (1) PS personnel must have successfully completed an Army BCT course, Warrior Transition Course, or U.S. Marine Corps BCT course during previous military service. These personnel will not be sent to BCT.
Is the Army taking prior service?
The Air Force is the hardest active duty service for prior service to enlist, and the Army is the easiest. The Marine Corps and the Navy accept prior service, but not in large numbers. With the exception of the Army, waiting times of a year or more for prior service to enlist are not uncommon.
What is the Army Warrior Transition Course?
The purpose of the Warrior Transition Course is to transition active and prior service Navy and Air Force enlisted personnel to the Army, as well as retrain prior service Army personnel who are not required to attend Basic Combat Training.
What is the Blue to Green program?
Operation Blue to Green (From Navy or AF to the Army) There is a program that will allow members of the Navy and Air Force who are serving in over-manned jobs to request early discharge, in exchange for agreeing to a three-year active duty enlistment in the Army. The name of this program is “Blue to Green.”
Do you have to retake the Asvab if you are prior service?
A new ASVAB test is not required as long as previous ASVAB scores can be verified. However you are eligible to retake the ASVAB if necessary in order to qualify for a new MOS.
Do prior service get bonuses?
A qualifying Prior Service Soldier can receive a bonus amount of up to $20,000 for enlisting into designated skill positions. To determine your eligibility, ask your recruiter for more details.
Can prior service join the Army Reserves?
New to the Military Many people transfer to the reserves from the Active Component. But you can join the National Guard or military reserves without prior military experience.
What is the hardest branch of the military to get into?
the Air Force
The hardest military branch to get into in terms of education requirements is the Air Force. The military branch with the toughest basic training is the Marine Corps. The hardest military branch for non-males because of exclusivity and male dominance is the Marine Corps.
How do I get assigned to the warrior transition unit?
A Soldier will be eligible for Warrior in Transition status and may be assigned or attached to a WTU only when nominated by both the Soldier’s commander and the treating medical provider. Packets of Soldiers nominated will be reviewed by a triad of leadership.
How long is prior service basic training?
What About Basic Training? When you want to re-enlist, in order to get prior service, you must have 6-months of post basic-training experience at minimum. You may have to go back to basic training even if you do have 180 days in the military if you were still in AIT or ADT.
What is the purpose of the warrior transition course?
The purpose of the Warrior Transition Course is to transition active and prior service Navy and Air Force enlisted personnel to the Army, as well as retrain prior service Army personnel who are not required to attend Basic Combat Training. Throughout the Warrior Transition Course, the Army Values and Warrior Ethos are instilled in every Soldier.
How long is the warrior training Couse ( WTC )?
WTC (Warrior Training Course) for Prior Service Soldiers that decide to go back into the Army. Prior service soldiers do have separate rules and regulations compared to soldiers that are just starting out and our going through basic training. It is a five week training course in Oklahoma or New Mexico.
How long is basic training in the Army?
Prior service soldiers do have separate rules and regulations compared to soldiers that are just starting out and our going through basic training. It is a five week training course in Oklahoma or New Mexico. Basically it is 10 weeks of basic training crammed into 5 weeks.
How many days of prior service is considered prior service?
Individuals with less than 24 months of Active Duty are considered “previous service.” Previous service personnel are classified and processed the same as non-prior service and given an RE Code (or receive a waiver) on their DD Form 214. The Navy considers applicants with 180 consecutive days or more of prior active duty service as “prior service.”