Posted on Apr 23, 2018
How does your rank work after transferring into another branch?
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I’m requesting Conditional Released. I’m an E4 in the Army National Guard, with possibilities of promoting to E5 soon. But I’ve always wanted to become a Marines, and since I’m having economic issues, I’m trying to go to an Active Component. I’ve heard that if I transfer to the Marines I’ll have only 2 more years on becoming E5 or I’ll be forced to get out of the Marines. My ETS is in December 3rd and it will be my 6th year in service. Can someone help me?
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If you go to the Marines you have to go through everything again, boot camp, mos training the whole thing. You may get E3, but a lot of guys have to do it as E2...I mean, if you're REALLY motivated go for it, but personally I would just try and do SF or 75th RR
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Here's your answer. Scroll down to paragraph 3.h for the "High Year Tenure" info for different ranks.
http://www.marines.mil/News/Messages/Messages-Display/Article/1338787/fy18-enlisted-career-force-controls-ecfc-program/
http://www.marines.mil/News/Messages/Messages-Display/Article/1338787/fy18-enlisted-career-force-controls-ecfc-program/
FY18 ENLISTED CAREER FORCE CONTROLS (ECFC) PROGRAM The Official United States Marine Corps...
R 101900Z OCT 17MARADMIN 555/17MSGID/GENADMIN/CMC WASHINGTON DC MRA MP(UC)/F002//SUBJ/FY18 ENLISTED CAREER FORCE CONTROLS (ECFC) PROGRAM//REF/A/MSGID: MSG/CMC MRA MP/121320ZOCT16//REF/B/MSGID: DOC/CMC MRA MM/YMD: 20060511//REF/C/MSGID: DOC/CMC MRA MM/YMD:,
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SPC (Join to see) Your best source of information is to talk to a Marine Corps Recruiter. Have all of your data together along with a list of your questions before you do so. Expect a culture shock.
https://www.usmc.net/prior_service/
https://www.thebalancecareers.com/prior-service-enlistments-3354052
https://www.usmc.net/prior_service/
https://www.thebalancecareers.com/prior-service-enlistments-3354052
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SSG Todd McAllister
Don't forget, transferring to the Marines you will have to go back through boot camp.
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Marines will not give you very much credit for your rank. I knew a platoon sergeant E7 who wanted to join the Marine Corps Reserve back east. This guy was a master gunner so basically he was an instructor as well as a platoon sergeant. Since he works at China Lake Naval Air Station he wanted to transfer back East to Quantico or somewhere else, I can't remember and they were going to give him E1 or E2. The Marines do not accept our service School or rank. My civil Affairs unit accepted a Corporal from the Marine Corps active duty. He had been out of service since the early 80s and he joined us in 2007. He came in as a specialist and he transferred directly to Sergeant because we accepted his Marine basic NCO School. Marines have their way of doing things so don't be surprised that you go back to a private.
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LTC Stephen Conway
I forgot to say that he was a master gunner in armor M1 A-1 Abrams tanks. They would not accept any of his service schools. I did not make it clear that he was an armor platoon sergeant. He was my platoon sergeant.
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SPC (Join to see)
The Recruiter told me he can make me E3 because of my college Credits. I want to know how true is that I have to promote quick or I’ll be forced to get out. I really doesn’t care about loosing one rank Sir.
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LTC Stephen Conway
Okay, you should know in the next day or two from the answers here. I don't know what education level my platoon sergeant had. This was back in 2000 or 2001 so my information is ancient though it still may have some relevance to today.
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You might keep a stripe, that's about it, depending on your MOS. Count on going to Boot Camp. If you're guaranteed PFC (E2 in USMC) then you could get a Meritorious Promotion to LCpl out of Boot, if you earn it. Emphasis on could and earn, no guarantee. Any TIS limitations for rank won't apply. Clean slate unless it has changed.
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SPC (Join to see)
Thanks. I already checked and since I’m Guard, my TIS will change for ranks purposes
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As a prior Marine, I can tell you that you will definitely NOT go in as an E4. You will most likely go in as a PFC (e2), and have to go through boot camp again.
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Last I heard retention for a SPC was 8years- if you aren't promoted to E5 in the next 2 yrs- bye, bye.
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