SPC Onel Cruz4203297<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>I separated from the Marine Corps and Im about to enlist in the Army Reserve as a 25B, I was wondering how long it would take me to pick up and does my time in rank would be taken into consideration for promotion? Any sort insight would be helpful.How long does does it take to pick up E-5 in the Army if you’ve been an E-4 in the Marines for 2 years?2018-12-12T17:15:09-05:00SPC Onel Cruz4203297<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>I separated from the Marine Corps and Im about to enlist in the Army Reserve as a 25B, I was wondering how long it would take me to pick up and does my time in rank would be taken into consideration for promotion? Any sort insight would be helpful.How long does does it take to pick up E-5 in the Army if you’ve been an E-4 in the Marines for 2 years?2018-12-12T17:15:09-05:002018-12-12T17:15:09-05:00SGM Private RallyPoint Member4203442<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>You will need at least 35 months time in service and 7 months time in grade as E4 (USMC time will count for these), AND you need to complete SSD 1 or DLC 1 to be considered for promotion to SGT, and you will need to complete BLC in order to pin on SGT.Response by SGM Private RallyPoint Member made Dec 12 at 2018 6:23 PM2018-12-12T18:23:27-05:002018-12-12T18:23:27-05:00SSG(P) Private RallyPoint Member4203711<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>Pretty much what the SGM said. However, if your ua or s1 nco is any good you may be able to get credit for blc if you completed Cpl’s course and have your cert.Response by SSG(P) Private RallyPoint Member made Dec 12 at 2018 9:10 PM2018-12-12T21:10:27-05:002018-12-12T21:10:27-05:002018-12-12T17:15:09-05:00