Do army mos’s transfer to marines?

SPC Private RallyPoint Member — Fri, 18 Jun 2021 05:03:04 -0400

I’m currently in the thinking of transferring to the marine corps and I was wondering if apart from having to do Boot camp again and losing rank would I have to go to infantry school again to become Qui aligned as a mortar man again?

Response by MSG Greg Kelly made Jun 18 at 2021 6:24 AM

MSG Greg Kelly — Fri, 18 Jun 2021 06:24:29 -0400

from everything I know if you want to be a Marine you must go through Boot Camp to be called MARINE. That's what my Marine Dad always said.

Response by SPC Erich Guenther made Jun 18 at 2021 7:31 AM

SPC Erich Guenther — Fri, 18 Jun 2021 07:31:36 -0400

Yes you have to take the Marine training when you go Army to Marines. The rank, unit structure, tactics and movement are slightly different plus you have all the amphibious stuff and learn Navy terms. I even think some of the qualifications are different. Aren't Marines tested on swimming in their school? Not sure on that.

Response by LTC Private RallyPoint Member made Jun 18 at 2021 8:06 AM

LTC Private RallyPoint Member — Fri, 18 Jun 2021 08:06:27 -0400

Whenever I hear a Soldier talk about self harm (such as this) I ask if they need to talk to mental health.

Response by SSG Private RallyPoint Member made Jun 18 at 2021 9:35 AM

SSG Private RallyPoint Member — Fri, 18 Jun 2021 09:35:12 -0400

I know some support MOS schools are shared by the army and Marines, but as others have stated, the Marines will make you go thru their boot camp no matter what your MOS is.

Response by LTC Private RallyPoint Member made Jun 18 at 2021 9:40 AM

LTC Private RallyPoint Member — Fri, 18 Jun 2021 09:40:49 -0400

Another alternative to joining the Marines is a Field Grade Article 15. That will also reduce your rank and give you extra duty.

Response by Sgt Private RallyPoint Member made Jun 18 at 2021 10:53 AM

Sgt Private RallyPoint Member — Fri, 18 Jun 2021 10:53:48 -0400

You'll have to complete boot camp and whatever MOS school you're going to. The Corps really doesn't give a damn what you learned in the Army. You'll need to learn to do it our way.

Response by SGT Private RallyPoint Member made Jun 18 at 2021 11:21 AM

SGT Private RallyPoint Member — Fri, 18 Jun 2021 11:21:09 -0400

If you’re in college, talk to a Marine Officer Selection Officer. Might as well go into the Corps as an O-1 instead of an E-2.

Response by Sgt Private RallyPoint Member made Jun 18 at 2021 11:31 AM

Sgt Private RallyPoint Member — Fri, 18 Jun 2021 11:31:01 -0400

SPC Private RallyPoint Member You need to talk to a Marine Corps recruiter for the latest information.

Response by SFC James Corona made Jun 18 at 2021 1:32 PM

SFC James Corona — Fri, 18 Jun 2021 13:32:38 -0400

Response from a former Army Recruiter.

Yes and no.
Sometimes Mos will transfer and sometimes it will NOT depending on MOS School. Your years of military service will.

Response by CWO3 Private RallyPoint Member made Jun 18 at 2021 3:17 PM

CWO3 Private RallyPoint Member — Fri, 18 Jun 2021 15:17:30 -0400

Spell check - (M)arines.

Response by SSgt Christophe Murphy made Jun 18 at 2021 3:58 PM

SSgt Christophe Murphy — Fri, 18 Jun 2021 15:58:19 -0400

All of the prior service Army I served with had to go through all entry level training like everyone else to include MOS training. Good luck

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Jun 18 at 2021 9:18 PM

SFC Private RallyPoint Member — Fri, 18 Jun 2021 21:18:49 -0400

I don’t think it will transfer over. If SOI was a joint service school, it probably would but Marines don’t go to Benning infantry school and Soldiers don’t go to SOI.

Response by MAJ Byron Oyler made Jun 18 at 2021 10:21 PM

MAJ Byron Oyler — Fri, 18 Jun 2021 22:21:39 -0400

Do you know the difference to the Marines between a civilian recruit and an Army soldier? There is no difference and is a reality you should grasp.

Response by MSG Greg Kelly made Jun 19 at 2021 5:53 AM

MSG Greg Kelly — Sat, 19 Jun 2021 05:53:58 -0400

I thought about this last night if you decide on this path in your career. One Good Luck But TWO and most important FORGET you were in the Army. DO NOT ever say well we did it this way or that in the Army. Those Drills will destroy you if you ever do that. Trust me those drills will see you understand things a little better then the new raw guys. Like Attention and Dress right basic type commands. You can talk to the other Boots all you want. But you know how that goes to. But hey have fun life is a challenge start working out know.

Response by SPC Private RallyPoint Member made Jun 20 at 2021 8:29 AM

SPC Private RallyPoint Member — Sun, 20 Jun 2021 08:29:12 -0400

I've seen plenty of Marines switch over to the Army or Army Guard, haven't seen too much of the reverse. I would talk with a Marine Recruiter and Career Counselor to gather all of the information needed.

The Marines that transferred to Army went from 0311 to 11B and didn't have to do to much additional training as I understand it. Don't know how the Marines will do it though.

Response by SMSgt Michael Gleason made Jul 19 at 2021 10:40 AM

SMSgt Michael Gleason — Mon, 19 Jul 2021 10:40:29 -0400

As a career Recruiter who started in the Army and switched to AF, I CAN tell you that there is "a list" of skill conversions that can be used. Many Army and Marine MOSs have direct equivalents (while some do not), but it's in the interest of the gaining component to insure that basic knowledge and skills convert - otherwise, further technical training would most probably be required. The outlook is SOMEWHAT the same for basic training. Most components would, frankly, rather spare the expense of repeating schooling in basic military concepts and skills.

Response by PO2 Russell "Russ" Lincoln made Jul 26 at 2021 2:33 PM

PO2 Russell "Russ" Lincoln — Mon, 26 Jul 2021 14:33:33 -0400

Your job description should transfer, on the question of AIT and mortarman training depends.

Response by Maj Charles Porter made Jul 26 at 2021 5:03 PM

Maj Charles Porter — Mon, 26 Jul 2021 17:03:43 -0400

Marines train at Ft. Sill. The weapons systems are the same. But the expectations are not. If you like the bennies, sleep, hot chow, new gear, stay right where you are! As an E-4. You would be expected to handle every job in the FDC, from radio operator to FDO. If you have any doubts, then listen to LTC Jason Miller. (also we don't give medals and badges for knowing your MOS or graduating boot camp) You do however, get a life time membership into the most exclusive club in the world.

Response by CPL Ed Leal made Aug 3 at 2021 7:47 PM

CPL Ed Leal — Tue, 03 Aug 2021 19:47:50 -0400

Stay Army