How long would it take to pick up E-6 in the Army after transferring from the Marines as a SGT and completing SGT Course?

Sgt Private RallyPoint Member — Thu, 31 Jan 2019 15:22:24 -0500

How long would it take to pick up E-6 in the army after transfering from the Marines as a SGT and completing SGT Corse?

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Jan 31 at 2019 3:38 PM

SFC Private RallyPoint Member — Thu, 31 Jan 2019 15:38:06 -0500

You could be recommended in as fast as a year and pin shortly after. You could spend the next 10 years as a SGT.
Promotions in the Army are based on merit and competition within your MOS at your grade level.

Response by CSM Darieus ZaGara made Jan 31 at 2019 3:45 PM

CSM Darieus ZaGara — Thu, 31 Jan 2019 15:45:02 -0500

There is a min and a max time. Work hard, learn your duties, focus on training and taking care of your Soldiers and all will be clear. Thank you for your service.

Response by SSG Private RallyPoint Member made Jan 31 at 2019 3:49 PM

SSG Private RallyPoint Member — Thu, 31 Jan 2019 15:49:27 -0500

Would also depend on whether you were crossing into the Active or Guard as they work slightly different. Both are dependent on performance, merit, and accolades as was mentioned, but on the Guard side you would also need a vacant 6 slot. Being PME complete is all well and good, but if one stubborn individual is there for the long haul with no desire to vacate, you could still be looking at a wait. You can go around that by moving into 00F slots but will take you out of your PMOS and could make you appear less desirable on movement back to a hard slot.
Also if you aren't cross decking into the same career field you'll need to take into account the time for the school house.

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Jan 31 at 2019 7:42 PM

SFC Private RallyPoint Member — Thu, 31 Jan 2019 19:42:22 -0500

Based upon your prior service, you’ll have the time in service, however You would have to meet the time in grade requirements in order to be boarded. You can attend the board in the secondary zone, however your command will have to approve a time in grade waiver for you. Your official date of rank will be the day you enter active duty Army as a NCO. The AR that covers Enlisted Promotions is AR 600-8-19. I hope this helps. Good luck to you.

Response by Sgt Richard Sprague made Feb 2 at 2019 5:14 AM

Sgt Richard Sprague — Sat, 02 Feb 2019 05:14:55 -0500

It depends on the leadership in your unit. Some leadership would rather promote those who have been in other services, while other leadership goes by there leadership quality.

Response by CWO3 Private RallyPoint Member made Jul 20 at 2020 7:05 PM

CWO3 Private RallyPoint Member — Mon, 20 Jul 2020 19:05:13 -0400

If you made Marine Sergeant you should know it depends on you.

Response by SFC James Cameron made Jul 20 at 2020 10:56 PM

SFC James Cameron — Mon, 20 Jul 2020 22:56:57 -0400

I was a Marine 3521 that transferred to Army 11B as a Sergeant. (I had a 2 year break in service.) It took me 3 years to pin on a rocker. Granted there were changes to the points system during that time that effected promotions. I’d say it really depends on your work ethic and attitude, and whether you remain in your current MOS equivalent.
I’ve seen Marines both struggle and thrive in the Army. If every other phrase you say has something to do with the Corps and how it was you aren’t going to do yourself any favors. Good luck Devil.

Semper Fi!