Anyone knowledgeable on going USMC to Army National Guard

SGT(P) Private RallyPoint Member — Fri, 31 Jan 2014 10:12:13 -0500

Can anyone walk me through the process of tranfering from USMC to Army MP? I got out of USMC in 04 and just re-enlisted into the Army National Guard_144th MP Co. Corunna, MI. I picked up Sgt. In USMC IRR but re-enlisted in Army as SPC because I picked up Sgt in IRR.

Response by SFC James Baber made Jan 31 at 2014 11:45 AM

SFC James Baber — Fri, 31 Jan 2014 11:45:52 -0500

My 1st question would be did you go to WLC for the E5 or was it just awarded, also if you had a break in service and it was longer than 2 years, you many times will lose at least one stripe, but again not enough information in your post to give an accurate answer or where the send you for further guidance.

Response by 1SG Private RallyPoint Member made Mar 13 at 2014 7:22 AM

1SG Private RallyPoint Member — Thu, 13 Mar 2014 07:22:53 -0400

Welcome to the MI Guard.
It appears that your questions have been already answered. I do know quite a few NCOs in the 144 MP Co and
they will definitely help with your transition.
I am currently working with USMC in Liberia and I will say that there isn’t’
too many differences between the USAR and USMC.
Few things to remember are that we don’t have an “AllHands” in the Army;
it’s just a meeting or CUB/BUB. We also don’t
call “Attention on deck” for grade Officers, just Attention adding a specific location
if needed (E.I. - Attention in the TOC).
E7 -SFC, usually a platoon sergeant and referred to as SGT not
Gysgt. We actually just use “SGT” for E5
to E7. E8 and above is when you would
use the complete rank. There is no “Master guns” just MSG. Lastly, the uniform is very similar with the
exception that we don’t roll up our sleeves as that has been recently authorized
by the USMC. We also wear patches to identify unit... Everything else will be OJT for you. I know this is a bit Barney Style; however it’s
just few of the differences that I had seen here. Good Luck.

Response by 1SG John Millan made Feb 15 at 2024 11:14 PM

1SG John Millan — Thu, 15 Feb 2024 23:14:49 -0500

Yes, VERY streamlined process! The NG LOVES us prior ordeal dogs! It was easy when I switched from USMCR to NG in 90 after USMC active duty and it’s even easier now.