Is it possible for a former USMC Reserve E-3 to get E-4 before going to AIT for the Army National Guard?

LCpl Lucas Goodmancharlton — Wed, 16 May 2018 21:06:25 -0400

As a former e3 in the Marine Corp reserves i was wondering if it was possible to make e4 either before going to or during AIT for Army National guard? I was in the the Marine reserve for 3 years and I’ve been out for about a year now. I want to get e4 because I hear marine e3 and army e4 are pretty much just the same thing.

Response by LTC Private RallyPoint Member made May 16 at 2018 9:19 PM

LTC Private RallyPoint Member — Wed, 16 May 2018 21:19:58 -0400

Look up MSG Joe Weidlich in the G4 office at the 42nd Infantry Division HQ in Troy NY. He is a former Marine and works there full time.... Also, here's a bit of advice. I have been in the Army for over 20 years and have met many former Marine's who became Soldiers and we chewed up and spit out the ones who couldn't make the transition to becoming 100% Soldier. Making comparisons like "Marine E3 is the same as Army E4" will get you chewed up and spit out. Best of luck to you.

Response by Capt Daniel Goodman made May 16 at 2018 9:33 PM

Capt Daniel Goodman — Wed, 16 May 2018 21:33:08 -0400

https://dmna.ny.gov/jobs/

I thought you might find this of use...if you're former USMCR in NY, you probably know about the NY Naval Militia (NYNM), I'm not saying you want it, I merely mention it on the off chance you might not have run across itz though I realize you likely have, I should think...what MOS would you want? What branch? Common systems of some kind? Are you doing any undergrad or have you done any at all? I just wondered, I didn't know if you'd thought of warrant or commissioned, I know you didn't say that, I just have an interest in such things, I'd be most eager to hear more...since you were ground radio repair in USMCR, would you want elec engrg (EE) or elec engrg tech (EET) at all, maybe through SUNY or a private school? I'd just wondered, I know NYNM has that program to let those drilling with them compete for SUNY funding, tough SUNY started that income based Excelsior Scholarship for SUNY programs through NYS Higher Ed Svcs Corp (HESC), I just didn't know if you'd thought of such things as well, at all....

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Response by SGT Victoria Belbusti made May 16 at 2018 9:34 PM

SGT Victoria Belbusti — Wed, 16 May 2018 21:34:05 -0400

If you have a degree you can come in as an E4. Check with a recruiter to see how your prior service counts.

Response by MSG Private RallyPoint Member made May 17 at 2018 12:00 PM

MSG Private RallyPoint Member — Thu, 17 May 2018 12:00:25 -0400

More likely not. You will need a grade determination and based on time in service not likely. Is your RE code 1? If you require a waiver, you can expect the answer to be no.

Response by MSgt Private RallyPoint Member made May 17 at 2018 4:48 PM

MSgt Private RallyPoint Member — Thu, 17 May 2018 16:48:57 -0400

The army does not recognize that a l/cpl does the work of a specialist. If you were a CPL you would still go in as a specialist.
Check with your recrutor

Response by MSG Dan Castaneda made Aug 13 at 2018 12:08 AM

MSG Dan Castaneda — Mon, 13 Aug 2018 00:08:10 -0400

An E-3 in the USMC reserves is equal to an E4 in the Army? That’s the funniest thing I’ve heard all day.

Response by SGT(P) Private RallyPoint Member made Dec 5 at 2020 9:42 PM

SGT(P) Private RallyPoint Member — Sat, 05 Dec 2020 21:42:26 -0500

As someone who left the active duty Marine Corps and switched to the Army, I’ll tell you that the likelihood of that happening is slim to none. You’ll enlist as an E-3 and then wait to fulfill the TIG requirements and then be promoted to E-4. Send me a connection request and I’ll go more into detail. I’ve been active Army for a year now.