How long does it usually take to do an MOS transfer?

2018-08-08T11:57:14-04:00

I'm joining the Army from the Marine Corps and I'm trying to do the same job as a cook in the army and they're doing paperwork to see if my job translates to army cook, which it should because we did our training at the same base and sometimes even together. I've been through everything else at Meps this is the only thing I'm waiting on. My MEPS ia at Ft lee in Virginia, but so was the MOS training and AIT training for food service. It's been a week and it seems a bit ridiculous that it should take this long to say it does translate.

Response by CPT Zachary Brooks made Aug 8 at 2018 12:13 PM

2018-08-08T12:13:17-04:00

The Army takes everyone. I'm sure you will be fine as long as you meet the requirements.

Response by LTC Private RallyPoint Member made Aug 8 at 2018 12:26 PM

2018-08-08T12:26:54-04:00

I knew a platoon Sergeant in the National Guard who was a master gunner basically he was the instructor for gunnery. He was also civilian at China Lake and he had to transfer to the East Coast. He could not join the Marine Corps Reserve as an E7 he could join as an E-1 or E2. I also know Marine who was a corporal and he completed his basic noncommissioned officers course. He went to the Army Reserve as a specialist and a mean he was promoted to Sergeant. The United States Army will accept your credentials.

Response by SGT David A. 'Cowboy' Groth made Aug 8 at 2018 12:41 PM

2018-08-08T12:41:55-04:00

It's the hurry up and wait game.

Response by SGT Private RallyPoint Member made Aug 8 at 2018 1:22 PM

2018-08-08T13:22:43-04:00

I don't know if it is relevant to you but you will most likely be reduced to a Specialist and have to work your way back to a NCO rank. I have a battle that transferred and it happened to him.

Response by Lt Col John (Jack) Christensen made Aug 8 at 2018 2:29 PM

2018-08-08T14:29:30-04:00

Military doesn't earn its hurry up and wait reputation for nothing.