How to Join — Officer

Interservice Transfer

The Inter-Service Transfer process can be long and drawn-out, but if you are willing to be persistent and patient after being selected at STO/TACPO/CRO Phase II, an AFSPECWAR career is absolutely worth it. Below is an overview of the steps required to accomplish an IST.

IST Process Overview

Socialize the possibility of a conditional release with your current career field Assignment Manager, Developer, or Detailer.

If that possibility exists, submit an STO, TACPO, or CRO Phase I application. All applications can be found on the Officer Career Fields page.

If selected by the Phase I board and invited to Phase II, attend and complete the week-long screening.

If selected from Phase II, initiate the official process to obtain a conditional release from your current Service.

Contact the AF Interservice Transfer Program Manager at afpc.dpmlt.interservicetrans@us.af.mil as soon as possible for AF IST application requirements.

Once you have obtained an official conditional release and assembled your AF IST package, submit the package to the IST org box. Keep Capt Mackenzie Donnell (AFPC 19Z Assignment Officer, mackenzie.donnell@us.af.mil) copied on all AF IST correspondence so the 19Z community can maintain situational awareness on your case.

Important Note

There is not currently a pathway for prior service officers to come onto Active Duty Air Force directly. You will need to remain in your current Service until you are approved to cross over to the AF without any break in service. This is the only pathway presently available, unless you are pursuing a Guard or Reserve position.

Questions?

Contact eric.sanderson.2@us.af.mil