What are the Pros and cons of switching from the Marine Corps to the Army?

None. Go Air Force

I also made the switch under similar conditions, coming from the Marine Corps you will always look at things through a different set of eyes. The Army does weird stuff, sometimes funny sometimes stupid just laugh and move forward. I’ll always be a Marine, and that’s how most viewed me. “ You’re that Marine right” have fun play the game and you’ll do well. I’ll always be a Soldier as well. Just think you can talk junk to two branches of the Military with the service time to back it up. I retired 6 years ago and the money is the same. Good luck

You lose your soul.

If you are an Army reservist, look for Drill Sergeant Unit. Comradery and standards are high. If you are looking at the National Guard the 19TH and 20th (SFG)ABN are options. That may be an option to satisfy that Special Forces lust and allow you to pursue your degree...

I guess if there is a benefit it would be that the Army has a much bigger budget than the Corps. But that doesn't affect your compensation or other pay elements. They all share the same pay rates and programs for dependents etc. I would never have considered transferring or changing from the Marine Corps to the Army. It was my family for better or worse.

Check out USAF PARARESCUE...that’s a great place for Former Marines... you can take it over...same with ARMY SPECOPS.

I’m speaking from both sides of the coin here. I was an enlisted Gunny, then was selected for Warrant Officer. I retired as a CWO3 in the Marine Corps. Now before my career started I was an Army Brat. I my dad was in the Army from 1949 till 1972. Fought in two wars, Korea and Vietnam as an Infantry man. He got more opportunities in the Army from duty stations to ranks. I was always in awe when I met his Army Soldiers. I’ve seen firsthand how the Army grew to what it’s today. Far from yesterday, but I can tell you that when I enlisted in the Corps in 1972 I didn’t hesitate one bit. My professional opinion to you is do what’s right in your heart. Everything else will fall in place. Good luck to you Sgt Vernon Fulmer

I was in the Corps '66-'70 (Viet Vet - Airwing). I got out to go back home and take over my grandfathers business. In '76 my brother-in-law talked me into joining the VT Army NG as a tanker. Loved it and missed active duty. I gave my business to my brother and went to re-up in the Corps but was over weight. The Army recruiter said he would take me. Had to come into the Army as an E2 and into a Combat Arms MOS because the Army was having problems with VietVet prior service. I got out of the Corps as a CPL and was Spec in Guard. Went to Cav Scout AIT and got a meritorious promotion to PFC. Went to Ft Hood and was assigned to D Troop 2/1 Cav. I went from E2 to E6 in 2 1/2 years in the Army. I retired as a 1SG after 19 years in the Army. Total of 23 yrs active duty. You can do it too. No the Army is no where as strack and proud or disciplined as the Corps but ... The Army has Rangers and SF and yes many fail but being a disciplined Marine you should be able to get in one or both of them along with Airborne.

What is your ultimate goal. Civilian education or Military education. If you are male, you won’t be satisfied until you conquer insurmountable challenge. I am not female, so I am unable to speak for them. Spec Ops is a challenge oriented MOS. I would go toward a WO. If not that, screw everybody and accept every challenge so they want to keep you.

I equate the two this way, while my first enlistment was on the Corps which turned into 12 years, I got out went college graduate and ask the Corps if I could return as commission officer, thumbs down. I called the corps as my Piss and vinegar days. The Army accepted me, commissioned me in my field and the next 12 years I enjoyed the better training. I call this my management and leadership days. I Graduated from C&GS class of 89.