Originally Posted by
Jesterc
Would you say that most branches allow those on AD to switch to reserve at some point in their contract, or am I just making that up?
For the USN/USMC and probably the USAF...
"contract" a.k.a. commitment... USN=Wings + 8 years USAF=Wings + 10 years
Transferring over to the reserves during your commitment doesn't happen that often but it has happened. It is not the normal path.
Transferring after you commitment is up is more the norm.
So if you go AD, expect your civilian plans to be on hold for quite a while.