Switching branches?

Sgt Private RallyPoint Member — Wed, 24 Jul 2019 19:56:03 -0400

Im switching from marines to the army. When do i get new uniforms and whats the switch like?

Response by SGT Javier Silva made Jul 24 at 2019 7:59 PM

SGT Javier Silva — Wed, 24 Jul 2019 19:59:26 -0400

If you're switching from Active Duty to Active Duty, you will receive your uniform from a reception battalion. You will not go through boot camp, but you will need to go through receiving in order to complete the necessary paperwork, and get your uniforms. If you're going to the Reserves, you will have to wait until you get to your unit. The Supply Sergeant from the Reserve unit should issue you your first set.

Response by SSG Private RallyPoint Member made Jul 24 at 2019 8:41 PM

SSG Private RallyPoint Member — Wed, 24 Jul 2019 20:41:21 -0400

Depending on your mos it’s possible you will get them in AIT. I switched over and had to go to OUST. Got my uniforms during reception before I started training.

Response by CW4 Craig Urban made Jul 25 at 2019 8:19 AM

CW4 Craig Urban — Thu, 25 Jul 2019 08:19:09 -0400

Response by SGT Dave Tracy made Jul 25 at 2019 10:28 AM

SGT Dave Tracy — Thu, 25 Jul 2019 10:28:25 -0400

Can't answer the uniform question, and when it comes to transition from branch to branch I can't speak to that from personal experience, but I knew a few Marines who went Army/Army Reserve. Be ready for a culture shock; if you go to a combat arms MOS, though it might be an easier transition as combat arms tend to be oriented to a more disciplined existence. Experiences vary however. Good luck!

Response by SSG Private RallyPoint Member made Jul 25 at 2019 1:17 PM

SSG Private RallyPoint Member — Thu, 25 Jul 2019 13:17:09 -0400

Did the same thing recently. You will go to AIT as an MOS-T and be issued uniforms there. If you retain your MOS you will get them at your first unit.
As for the transition over it's really how you make it. Just remember it's a different atmosphere and you'll definitely have to adjust your language. There are pros and cons in both branches. Just try to embrace the Army values and learn everything you can about it. I've seen many Marines come over and bad mouth it or be stuck in the Marine elitist mentality, if you have it you'll have to set it aside in order to be successful.