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The Selection Process
Applications for lateral transfer submitted under this article will
be considered by the semi-annual selection board convened by the
Secretary of the Navy that meets in conjunction with the Regular
Navy Transfer Board in April and October. Applications received
after the deadline dates will be referred to the next scheduled
board. Results of the board's deliberations will be published by
an ALNAV.
Reserve officers on the active duty list in grades O-4 and above
selected for lateral transfer will be tendered regular commissions,
if eligible, when Regular officer authorized strength within the
gaining community permits. Reserve officers in grades O-3 and below
who request lateral transfer or redesignation under this article,
concurrent with reappointment in the Regular Navy, may be tendered
a Regular appointment depending on the recommendations of the Board.
Active duty officers can expect assignment to a billet appropriate
to their new designation within 6 months from approval of lateral
transfer or change of designator or at projected rotation date (PRD),
whichever occurs earlier.
Officers Who Do Not Fulfill the Requirements
If you do not completely fulfill the stated requirements, you may
apply, and your application will be considered per the needs of
the service. Requests for waiver of any eligibility requirement
in this article must be thoroughly substantiated.
Officers Being Processed for Separation
Applications for redesignation and lateral transfer will not be
accepted from officers who are being processed for administrative
separation.
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