Has anyone had or have experience with someone transferring from the Marines as a POG to an Army grunt?

Cpl Private RallyPoint Member — Tue, 11 Feb 2020 10:06:45 -0500

Has anyone had or have experience with someone transferring from the Marines as a POG to an Army grunt?

Been fixing jets for the last 4 years and 10 months.

It’s around that time where I’m looking for jobs and all. But after a couple interviews and seeing the ‘work centers’ the people are okay and all but I already knew that the ‘civilian’ life’s probably not for me.

Response by SFC James Cameron made Feb 11 at 2020 11:00 AM

SFC James Cameron — Tue, 11 Feb 2020 11:00:07 -0500

So forget the line about Marines not needing to attend a sister service boot camp. I drank that kool-ade too. You can expect to attend 11x OSUT and most likely pick up around week 5. Authority and responsibility levels are skewed by 1 rank between the Corps and the Army.

Do yourself a favor and don’t be “that guy.” By that I mean the Marine that takes every other breath to compare what you’re doing now to “back in the Marines” because things are different. Everyone knows.

I’ve had duds and I’ve had studs that were Marines first. An EGA won’t exempt you from things and in some cases may have your leadership demanding more from you. Especially if they knew where you came from, because I did from all my prior Marines.

Hope this helps.

Semper Fi!

Response by CWO3 Private RallyPoint Member made Feb 11 at 2020 11:33 AM

CWO3 Private RallyPoint Member — Tue, 11 Feb 2020 11:33:38 -0500

Legs, knees and back good? You're a Marine. You can do it.

Response by SSG Private RallyPoint Member made Feb 11 at 2020 11:39 AM

SSG Private RallyPoint Member — Tue, 11 Feb 2020 11:39:55 -0500

I’ve got two of them in my company. Myself and a few others are 0311-11B transfers.

Go talk to a recruiter, check Army in and out calls but infantry is always under strength.

Response by Sgt Private RallyPoint Member made Feb 11 at 2020 11:53 AM

Sgt Private RallyPoint Member — Tue, 11 Feb 2020 11:53:06 -0500

Cpl Private RallyPoint Member Why have you ruled out staying in the Marine Corps?

Response by SFC James Cameron made Feb 11 at 2020 12:45 PM

SFC James Cameron — Tue, 11 Feb 2020 12:45:00 -0500

Another thing to remember is that the Army is different and different isn’t necessarily “easier.” That is a misconception that ends up biting some guys in the ass. As SGT Braswell and I mentioned, the vernacular is decidedly different than what you have been accustomed to.

No more go fasters, moon beams, ink sticks, boots and utes, glow worms, etc.

You will use phrases that will get sideways looks.

Marching manual is different in command and name though the movements remain the same.

In all, I enjoyed my time as a Soldier as much as I did as a Marine. I still celebrate the Birthday, and have been to several Birthday Balls as a Soldier. The Army doesn’t do the organizational pride in the same way the Marine Coprs does. It usually boils down to Unit pride, which I felt was sad.

Response by CPL Gary Pifer made Feb 11 at 2020 5:27 PM

CPL Gary Pifer — Tue, 11 Feb 2020 17:27:42 -0500

Don't waste your life..
Maybe play grunt in the National Guard. I was in the USMC...Army and USAF... Combat MOS'S crippled me.

Response by CW2 Private RallyPoint Member made Feb 11 at 2020 11:45 PM

CW2 Private RallyPoint Member — Tue, 11 Feb 2020 23:45:52 -0500

Dude come to the Army and become a pilot. You don’t want to be on the ground.