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SWAP INFORMATION

Find branch-specific information regarding enlisted assignment swaps for each branch below.

CG 3307 Request form

COAST GUARD

  1. Be in pay grade E-3 or above. Nonrated members must be in the same path of advancement; i.e., seamen can mutual only with seamen and firemen only with firemen.

  2. Prior to executing the orders, non-rated members must agree to serve aboard the new unit for 12 months irrespective of Class "A" School standing. Prior to executing such orders, individuals must either request cancellation of their Class "A" School Training Request, or request Commander (CG PSC-EPM-2) place their name on hold status, so that when the member's name reaches the top of the "A" School waiting list it will remain there until the member completes one year aboard the new unit. Upon completing one year at the new unit, the member will be authorized to attend "A" School when so ordered.

  3. Receive favorable command endorsement.

  4. Have at least one year of active obligated service remaining upon reporting to the new unit.

  5. Have received no unsatisfactory conduct mark or any evaluation which renders the member ineligible for a Good Conduct Award per Article 5.H.1. of reference (i), Enlisted Accessions, Evaluations, and Advancements, COMDTINST M1000.2 (series), nor NJP, court martial, or civil conviction for the previous year. This provision will not be waived.

  6. Have a minimum of six months aboard present unit prior to executing mutual or unilateral transfer orders.

  7. For a unilateral transfer, the members present unit must exceed unit allowance in his or her rate, or have the favorable endorsement of the commanding officer that no immediate replacement will be required if the request is granted.

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Download DA Form 4187

ARMY

  1. Both soldiers must agree to the SWAP, must be of the same rank, same MOS (job), and be similarly qualified.

  2. Exchanges must be CONUS (Continental United States) to CONUS or OCONUS (Overseas) within their same OCONUS command.

  3. The commanders of both soldiers concerned must concur in the proposed exchange assignment, and agree on the date of assignment.

  4. Soldiers must serve at least 12 months at current duty station and have at least 12 months time remaining in service upon arrival at the gaining installation.

  5. Soldiers will pay all costs incurred in relocation, and all travel time will be charged as ordinary leave.

  6. Eligibility for foreign service does not change, and no stabilization period is authorized for either soldier.

  7. Soldiers in receipt of AIs, or in a deployed status, are not eligible.

  8. If a married Army couple currently occupying a common household is separated because one soldier is granted an exchange assignment, the other soldier may not apply for reassignment to the same installation to reestablish a joint residence.

AIR FORCE

Requirements

  1. Enlisted personnel interested in the exchange program must be in the same Control Air Force Specialty Code and skill level and both possess the same special experience identifier if an SEI requirement applies to either requested assignment.

  2. Commanders will review applications and recommend approval or disapproval within 10 days of receipt. Approved applications will be forwarded to the Air Force Contact Center for further actions. Disapproved requests will be returned to the Airman along with justification for the denial.

  3. More detailed information can be found in the Personnel Services Delivery Transformation Web site or by calling the Air Force Contact Center at (800) 616-3775 (Option 1,1,2)

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NAVY

Download NAVPERS 1306/7

  1. Low-cost exchange of duty must meet the costing criteria of a low-cost PCS move (currently $1,000 or less).

  2. No-cost exchange of duty must meet the mileage criteria of no more than 30 miles away from Service member's present duty station (geographic location).

  3. Exchanges of duty are not authorized for transfers from continental United States (CONUS) to overseas or vice versa. For personnel stationed overseas, no change of entitlements will occur.

 

Eligibility Requirements

 

a. Complete at least 12 months on board present duty station at the time the exchange of duty actually occurs;

b. Be not in receipt of PCS orders;
c. Be of identical rate and rating, serving in the same type duty classification code, or if present assignment is based on a Navy enlisted classification (NEC) code requirement, the same NEC; and

d. Receive approval by each Service member’s commanding officer (CO) and Navy Personnel Command (NAVPERSCOM).

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