Can a soldier Commission or Warrant into another branch (Army to Marines, etc)?

2023-03-19T22:31:54-04:00

Graduated USMC Boot Camp April 2006, Just looking for ideas of probabilities.

Response by MSG Private RallyPoint Member made Mar 19 at 2023 11:03 PM

2023-03-19T23:03:29-04:00

I'm betting a Marine Officer Recruiter could answer this.

Response by SSgt Christophe Murphy made Mar 20 at 2023 2:22 AM

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You need to speak to a Officer Recruiter because you are most likely going to run into age limitations in regards to commissioning. Warrant Officer will be an issue as the application process is an internal screening process for eligible candidates from the enlisted ranks. The Marine Warrant Officer pipeline is much different than the Army. Getting a Marine Commission is technically possible but it all depends on the details and most importantly your age. https://www.marines.com/become-a-marine/process-to-join/become-an-officer.html

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Response by LTC Private RallyPoint Member made Mar 20 at 2023 2:51 AM

2023-03-20T02:51:08-04:00

When I got my commission in the California Army National guard, you have to be under 35 when commissioned. Looks like they pushed it to 42 years old unless it's been changed back. I commissioned at 33 years 9 months. Once your commission, you can always switch over to the Army Reserve if you are branch is different or if you want to switch. I went for military police to armor in the National Guard. I later went into civil Affairs branch in the Army Reserve.

Get your foot in the door and then you can move laterally though the Marine Corps is a different animal. You have more flexibility as a commissioned officer than a warrant. Nothing wrong with warrants but you're really restricted down a narrow path. Second Lieutenant at 33 years 9 months, for lieutenant at about 36 years old. Captain at 43. Major at 48, Lieutenant Colonel at 55. Retired at 59.

Response by LTC Private RallyPoint Member made Mar 20 at 2023 2:51 AM

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https://work.chron.com/age-requirements-army-national-guard-officers-14369.html

What Are the Age Requirements for Army National Guard Officers?

Army National Guard soldiers are unique in that they may serve locally in their community after natural disasters as well as internationally to defend the United States. There are a few requirements you must meet to serve in the Guard, including an age limit for National Guard officers.

Response by CPT Private RallyPoint Member made Mar 20 at 2023 11:48 AM

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I tried this. You may notice that I am still in an Army uniform. I was attempting to try the Marines at one time but then worked with the AF to try go into their Special Operations as an Officer. Both the AF and the Marines are very small and have a very small amount of officers compared to the Army. The Army has a lot of random jobs that only officers fill outside of units. This isn't the case a lot of times with the other branches. When I was looking at the AF I was told that I would have to compete for the next OTS, officer training school, in a year. The Marines pretty said that I was too old. I was 32 at the time I believe. From a quick search you can't be older than 30 to commission in the Marines. I would guess to say you are older than that.

Response by SGM Private RallyPoint Member made Mar 20 at 2023 11:56 AM

2023-03-20T11:56:35-04:00

Yes, but specifically for Marine OCS, there are a couple of issues to consider:
1. for Marine OCS you need to be discahrged from the Army; Marine OCS is a 10 week contract, even current active Marines are discharged and re-contracted into OCS, at least they were in my class.
2. age: boot in 2006 means at least 35 years old today. Talk to an OSO about the age limit.

Response by MAJ Byron Oyler made Mar 20 at 2023 1:30 PM

2023-03-20T13:30:02-04:00

Can you commission somewhere else, absolutely. Warrant is much more branch specific. Likely for either option, people have answered your question. One thing that does change some of their answers is direct commission and I have seen RNs during the height of operations in the ME commission as late as 48. How bad do you want it?

Response by MSG Private RallyPoint Member made Mar 20 at 2023 4:00 PM

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You can apply for a commission with any branch as long as you are not currently obligated to one. Even if you are, you can always request a conditional release which is not a guarantee but an avenue. Warrant is a bit tricky because you need substantial experience that translates to the warrant position you desire. Like MSG Livingston said, go talk to a Marine recruiter for the specifics. Better to go direct to the primary source for relevant and up-to-date information anyway. Best of luck!

Response by LTC Jason Mackay made Mar 20 at 2023 4:49 PM

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For warrants, it is possible. My Army Ammunition Technician (CW3) was an Air Force NCO prior to warrant.

The Marines are fickle about this so I echo MSG Livingston and advise reaching out to a Marine Officer Recruiter a Marine Warrant officer in the specialty you want to pursue.

Response by MSgt Private RallyPoint Member made Mar 20 at 2023 10:00 PM

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Talk to a Marine Corps Officer Recruiter for the best information.

Response by GySgt Marc Dickerson made Mar 21 at 2023 4:13 PM

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Contact any service officer recruiter and find out.

Response by Col Dan Ketter made Apr 30 at 2023 10:53 PM

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I've seen it before

Response by SGT Private RallyPoint Member made Jun 9 at 2023 11:33 PM

2023-06-09T23:33:36-04:00

So I finally raised my ASVAB scores AFQT is a 91 and GT is 124