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Transfers
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The Army offers a career and not just a job so if you feel like a new challenge why not consider transfer to another capbadge. In 2002/2003 over 700 soldiers took this option for a change of career whilst continuing to serve. This does not include those soldiers who chose to change trade but remain with the same capbadge. There are over 143 trades, called Career Employment Groups (CEGs), within the Army and all welcome the additional skills that soldiers from other capbadges bring with them. A list of CEGs and trade descriptions where there are vacancies is included in the Directory of Vacant Soldier Posts.
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What Can Other Capbadges Offer? |
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As can be seen from the wide variety of employments on offer, transferring within the Army can provide the opportunity to learn new skills and accept more quickly greater responsibility. As promotion opportunity varies widely between capbadges, and even trades within a capbadge, it is worth exploring all option open and, where possible, discuss these with members of the other capbadge. To meet their operational role different capbadges employ their soldiers in a variety of ways. Some soldiers can expect to serve in a single unit for many years whilst others will be moved frequently, attached to a variety of other capbadge units across the Army. There is something to suit most soldiers. |
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Internal Transfer Procedure |
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The Army is keen to provide soldiers with improved opportunities to gain wider service and experience and has simplified the transfer process to take no more than 2-3 months from initiation of application to approval. Actual tranfer, i.e. change of capbadge, normally requires successful completion of an attachment or appropriate course of instruction, and the date of transfer depends on the availability of course places. For this reason, it is important to remember that small specialist trades may only run one or two courses each year and therefore the timing of an application can be important. Check with the Directory of Vacant Soldier Posts and the MCM Div of the capbadge you are interested in through your RCMO or OC.
Soldiers who wish to transfer must first identify their choice of capbadge and trade and then apply through their chain of command using Army Form 241 - Request to Transfer, available in unit orderly rooms. Once initiated the form must be forwardec to the APC, it may not be delayed or refused in the unit for any reason, however the actual transfer may be delayed in exceptional circumstances such as when the unit has been formally warned for an Operational Tour when the CO may request the APC to delay the transfer until after completion of the Tour. |
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Transfers Out to Other Services |
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Soldiers also have the right to apply to transfer to one of the other services. Although classified as a transfer soldiers are actually discharged from the Army before joining the other service, although this is not recorded as a break in service for pay purposes.
Applications are submitted in the same way as described above for transfers between Corps. Soldiers are not required to be interviewed at Part 4 of the form, as the Director of Manning Army will liase direct with the other service concerned after the application has been submitted. Details of opportunities with the other Services can be found by following the following links:
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How do I Transfer? |
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If you would like to transfer, or just find out more about the opportunities available, speak to your RCMO, or Adjt/RAO who will advise you and possibly make arrangements for you to be attached to a unit employing the trade you wish to join. This will allow you to experience the new trade first hand. If you do decide to transfer, the RCMO or RAO will assist you in completing a form AFB 241 Request for Transfer. You will then be interviewed by your Commanding Officer and subsequently by a representative from the capbadge to which you would like to transfer. He/She will be able to advise you directly about the trade, any special entry requirements and the training required. After the interview the form will be sent to Colour Service Section, APC Glasgow who will action the transfer request. If you are accepted for transfer by the MCM Division of the capbadge you wish to join, you will receive a letter giving a date for reporting either direct to your new unit or to a training establishment. Normally, you will retain your present capbadge until you have passed any training. It is important to note that your unit may not delay the processing of the application form, however the actual transfer may be formally delayed in exceptional circumstances such as when the unit has been formally warned for an Operational Tour.In this instance they may request a delay to the date of transfer until after completion of the Op Tour. For a soldier who has already had a transfer agreed when the unit has been warned this is unlikely to be authorised unless you volunteer to stay for the tour.
A full explanation of the procedures and who fills out which part of the form is explained here. |
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Whilst every effort has been taken to ensure the accuracy of this information, personnel must confirm details through the chain of command or with their Administrative Office before taking any action or making any commitment.
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Last Reviewed: 28 Aug 03
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