Is it possible to do an inter-service transfer to the Marine Corp at my current rank?

SPC Private RallyPoint Member — Thu, 02 Jan 2020 00:08:11 -0500

Is it possible to enlist in the marine Corp at my current rank? I’m an e3 in the US Army, I know that I must go through Marine Corp recruit training but I have heard mixed stories about the rank at which I would enter can someone shed some light on this?

Response by SPC Private RallyPoint Member made Jan 2 at 2020 12:12 AM

SPC Private RallyPoint Member — Thu, 02 Jan 2020 00:12:19 -0500

I’m not worried about the physical part I got a pretty good PFT I’ve done the Marine Corp pft and scored a first class PFT

Response by Sgt Private RallyPoint Member made Jan 2 at 2020 12:21 AM

Sgt Private RallyPoint Member — Thu, 02 Jan 2020 00:21:26 -0500

SPC Private RallyPoint Member You wil need to talk to a recruiter to find out what your options are. Why do you want to become a Marine?

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Response by SGT Private RallyPoint Member made Jan 2 at 2020 12:23 AM

SGT Private RallyPoint Member — Thu, 02 Jan 2020 00:23:37 -0500

I got out of the Marines in 2016... as far as I know you might go in as PFC (e-2) not sure how it is now though

Response by GySgt Private RallyPoint Member made Jan 2 at 2020 12:47 AM

GySgt Private RallyPoint Member — Thu, 02 Jan 2020 00:47:56 -0500

The rank part is no. You will come out as a E-2. Unless you are company honorgrad from boot camp then you are a E-3 and that's not necessarily a given. You will pick up E-4 and E-5 at a faster rate because of your time in service. Your time in service will give you more points for your cutting score for promotion.

Your bigger issue is your medical. You need to see if the Marine Corps will take you back. I think you have a great chance at this because of your ability to recover and join the Army. However, I do not guarantee that. You need to talk to a recruiter and tell them the whole situation. I know it has always been some "saying" that after 2 years, you can return. It's like a catch all phrase. You need to make them tell you no. So have all your ducks in a row and go hard at it. If they tell you know then move on from there. Until they do, just keep putting your best foot forward and keep attacking. Best of luck to you.

Response by CWO3 Private RallyPoint Member made Jan 2 at 2020 10:19 AM

CWO3 Private RallyPoint Member — Thu, 02 Jan 2020 10:19:06 -0500

Ask a Marine Recruiter. Depends on MOS vs. needs of the Corps. You might get guaranteed PFC (E2) out of Boot, but don't stay out long. If eligible for PFC, you could get LCpl if you really excel. Even without any guarantee, some graduate with a stripe. Maybe 10%. It's not a transfer either way, but a prior-service enlistment.

Response by SSG Private RallyPoint Member made Jan 2 at 2020 4:38 PM

SSG Private RallyPoint Member — Thu, 02 Jan 2020 16:38:18 -0500

*Corps....

I’d go talk to a recruiter about it though, when I went through Parris Island in 2010 we had a kid came out as a LCpl, kid was older though, think he had some college and was shit hot. It also might have a been a meritorious promotion for being too recruit or something. But also, as Cliche as it sounds, If you wanna be a Marine, you join to be a Marine, not because of what you’ll get out of it.

Damn I miss the Marines haha

Response by CPL Gary Pifer made Jan 2 at 2020 6:15 PM

CPL Gary Pifer — Thu, 02 Jan 2020 18:15:34 -0500

My advice... DON'T.... I served in the USMC...USAF...Army... Stay Army...

Response by MAJ Raymond Haynes made Jan 3 at 2020 4:44 AM

MAJ Raymond Haynes — Fri, 03 Jan 2020 04:44:02 -0500

If you were injured during the Crucible, that is the last event before graduation. Why were you not transferred to a medical company, then attend the event with a later platoon when you were healed? If you don't mind saying, what type of discharge did you receive? In any case, make sure that you have ALL your medical records (X-Rays, etc.) for your package as well as your 201 File from your previous command. If a recruiter gives you the brush-off because of the paperwork, find another who will help you. I have learned over the years that you can do almost anything in the military if you can find the correct form. Good luck