Thank you for your interest in transferring into the United States Space Force

On behalf of Gen. B. Chance Saltzman, Chief of Space Operations, and Katharine Kelley, Deputy Chief of Space Operations for Human Capital, U.S. Space Force, we are pleased to announce that the FY24 Inter-service Transfer application window will open on Monday, 26 June 2023, and remain open until 11 July 2023.

The Inter-service Transfer (IST) program allows qualified individuals from other Uniformed Services to apply for transfer to active duty in the United States Space Force to fill select career fields. All interested and eligible Servicemembers are encouraged to apply, including those not currently performing space-related duties.

Please reference the items below for application instructions, answers to frequently asked questions, and required supplemental application materials..

Selectees for transfer will be notified directly and their selection will be announced on this site. Selection notification is expected in January 2024.

The transfer application will not be visible in myVector until 26 June; please do not attempt to apply for transfer until the application window opens.

U.S. SPACE FORCE FY24 INTERSERVICE TRANSFER PROGRAM PROCESS
IST Application Instructions for MyVector
FY24 1st CC Endorsement 
USSF Specialty Code Crosswalk

FAQS

U.S. SPACE FORCE INTERSERVICE TRANSFER (IST) PROGRAM FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS (FAQs)

UPDATE: Applicants who experienced technical issues with the myVector platform and were unable to submit a complete application are encouraged to email the USSF Enterprise Talent Management Office Inter-service Transfer Team at AFPC.ETMO.ISTApplications@spaceforce.mil with a brief description of your issue as soon as possible. Applicants who, in good faith, attempted to follow the prescribed application procedure will not be adversely affected.