Originally Posted by
HuggyU2
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.
Huggy, I agree, big Navy has shown a propensity to scoff at ISTs and not take care of them, though I suppose it is possible if the stars aligned, just haven't seen it in my time. I think that S-3 guy was a former T-45 IP of mine in Kingsville back in the day.