Originally Posted by
BDGERJMN
AD to AD would be problematic for no other reason than the Navy would want you to be able to compete with your peers and it is just not possible.
It
is possible,... I'd guess the Navy just doesn't want to "go there".
I say this based on the fact that I've seen a ton of AD-to-AD interservice transfers (IST) in my career coming into the AF. We've even had some of them get command of squadrons.
Quality officers will usually make the cut, although it may be a harder road for them.
In the U-2, we've done a great job of getting our IST's promoted. Additionally, one of our squadrons is commanded by a former S-3 pilot, and another by a former Harrier pilot.