AR 614-120 — Inter-service Transfer Of Commissioned Officers
AR 614-120 governs policies and procedures for transferring commissioned and warrant officers between uniformed services.
- Publication number: AR 614-120
- Title: INTER-SERVICE TRANSFER OF COMMISSIONED OFFICERS
- Date: 01/21/2022
- Proponent: G-1
- Status: ACTIVE
View AR 614-120 on armypubs.army.mil
It covers transfers into and from the U.S. Army, including applications, approvals, service obligations, eligibility, and appointment procedures. It requires concurrence from the gaining and losing services and sets conditions for processing transfers.
Topics covered
- Inter-Service transfers into the U.S. Army
- Inter-Service transfers from the U.S. Army
- Transfer applications
- Service concurrence
- Officer transfer eligibility
- Active duty and reserve status
- Appointment procedures
Questions and answers
Do both uniformed services have to approve an inter-service transfer?
Transfers are subject to concurrence of both the gaining and losing uniformed services. (paragraph 1-6)
Can an officer be transferred without submitting a request or giving consent?
No officer will be transferred without their written request or consent. (paragraph 1-6)
Can officers who were passed over for promotion apply for an inter-service transfer?
Applications from officers, who have been non-selected for promotion in their current grade, will not be considered. (paragraph 1)
How long must an ADL officer serve after transferring to the Army?
An ADL officer who is transferred to the Army must agree to serve at least 3 years on active duty after transferring. A RASL officer must agree to serve at least 3 years of obligated service. (paragraph 2-1)
What happens if the Army approves a transfer but the gaining service disapproves it?
If the transfer request is approved by the CG, HRC; CCH; TJAG; TSG; and ASA (M&RA) as appropriate, but disapproved by the gaining service, then the officer concerned shall not be transferred. (paragraph 1)