The Army is starting a new recruiting technique; recruiting from the other services.

If you are currently serving in the Air Force or Navy and anticipate honorable discharge from active duty soon, Operation Blue to Green offers you some alternatives to civilian life. Participation in Operation Blue to Green is dependent upon your service’s willingness to release you from your current active duty obligation. Marines and Coast Guardsmen may obtain releases in order to reserve training/assignment options, but will have to complete their current active duty service obligation prior to enlisting in the Army.

Depending on your rank and MOS, you may (or may not) be required to attend new training.  All new soldiers will attend a four-week version of boot camp that the Army is calling the “Warrior Transition Course,” at Fort Knox, Ky. though.  Some select MOSs are even eligible for a bonus when switching branches.

For more information on the benefits and who is actually eligible, visit the
Operation Blue to Green website.