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

I did not serve in the USMC, but I have observed a few former Marines serve in the Army, some did well, some did not. Here is some advice for former Marines:
1. We, Army lifers, respect your prior service, but don't keep telling us how the Marine Corps is better.
2. Accept the fact that you are now in the Army and some things are different.
3. Be a team player, tactically & technically proficient, and nobody will care if you wear your USMC wooly-pully sweater under your camouflage uniform in the winter time (if you get my meaning).

I’ve known a few that made the move from our beloved Corps to the Army. I’ve had a larger number transfer to the Air force for a few reasons. One it’s less stress and more relaxed, which is a nice break from the marine Corps normal. Also, they trained them for jobs they could use outside of the military. If your wanting to make a military career, then go where that focus is best, but if your planning a future beyond the military, the Air Force, for education, isn’t a bad option

My son asked permission to go Army after college. My only suggestion was to go OCS after boot. He was subjected to boot camp lite since he was OCS, but proceeded to Ranger and jump school after. He is proud of his 11.5 years of service, and is now a SORT NY Trooper. He has maximized his service after being badly shot up in Iraq in 2008. I am a proud dad, and a Marine who was raised by a career soldier and served 2 tours in Vietnam as a Marine. My son was raised by a Marine and is one hell of a husband, father and friend to the men and women he serves with.
So what ever you choose, it’s your career, Sgt and you will always be a Marine and your training and military bearing will always be noticed.
Good fortune and Semper Fi!

As someone who has served with several former marines who later joined the army, you won’t be happy unless you’re assigned to special ops (SF, Ranger, Airborne, etc). But, you’ll find the esprit de Corps as high in many Army units as it is in the Corps. it’s always about leadership.

Sgt Vernon Fulmer Have you considered Force Recon or a Marine Raider Battalion? Semper Fi. Finishing your degree = A+. Good luck.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/United_States_Marine_Corps_Forces_Special_Operations_Command

Hey SGT, I made the switch way back in 93. I was an 0341 in 2/8 and became an 11C in the 82nd. I left a CPL and retired a 1SG. I loved both. You will have good days and Bad days in both, however the Army does have far more opportunities to create your career the way you want it. I have no regrets. I will always be a Marine and I will always be a Soldier. Best decision I ever made. Good luck

http://www.ocsfoundation.org

And what coursework have you done thus far? Assocs?" Bach? Major? Grades? GPAs? Interests if you were to switch? And look at this site, it's not all-inclusive, however, you'd find it of interest, I think...also, any flight and/or cyber interests at all? STEM field? Non-STEM?

I switched.Wish I did not do it.More brother hood in Marines.Army when I was in sort of harder to get rank because you are Marine.Might be different now.

i have heard from a former marine i work with on a daily basis that Army is alot less disciplined than the marines anf the camaraderie isnt the same. but if you plan to do SF or rangers im sure it is different

They have been using the Marines as heavy infantry for so long they have forgotten it's mission. Of course without ships armed with guns time has passed them by. The Army needs it's own infantry and the marines need to be doing their thing