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Originally posted by kach22i
I also recall reading that medical personel could transfer from one branch of the service to the other. My understanding was this was a Stop-Loss provision. That if held over and forced to extend service they were allowed to switch from Army to Navy or whatever. Perhaps someone could clear that up for me.
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I believe you are referring to the "Blue to Green" program. It isn't just for medical personnel. It is for all active duty. It is not a stop loss program.
Basically it goes like this: The USAF and Navy are currently reorganizing their manning...they call it "right sizing". Some people are being allowed to separate early if their specialty is considered in excess of what the branch of service needs. They are usually given a choice to cross train or separate. The Army needs people to fill in some positions in their ranks, so they are promoting this Blue to Green program to try and capture some of the people who are being given early releases from the Air Force and Navy and would otherwise become civilians. It is a voluntary program.
Link:
http://www.goarmy.com/btg/index.jsp