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Here is an interesting question I have about rank transition that I hope you can help me with. I know that the Marines only allow a person to advance to E-2 when they join and I know that I have to go to bootcamp again if I switch. Now when I get out of the Navy I'll have 4 years Time In Service and as of now at least 3 years Time In Grade as an E-4 if I don't make E-5 this SEP. Now the requirements for E-3 in the Marines is 9 months TIS and 8 months TIG, now I meet those requirements I mean I even meet Corporal now. So will I get at least E-3 when I graduate bootcamp or how does it work since I'll be way past those requirements because if I make E-5, I'll have 4 year TIS and 2 years TIG as an E-5. Thank you


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Brandon:

 Sorry for the delay was on a short deployment.  Back with computer access now.

 With your prior service you'd be taken as an E-3 (LCpl) with a chance of promotion to E-4 in six months (after recruit training).  

 You'll need to talk to a Marine Corps recruiter for more information but that's the way it should work.

Jason

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Questions relating to US Marine Corps; rank, awards, uniforms, career choices. I can also help people spot and expose fakes (people pretending to be Marines or have awards they didn`t earn). Considering the Marines as a career? Or another branch, like the Air National Guard? Drop me a line. HOWever..know that I am NOT a recruiter. I can offer my expert opinion and advice, but can't (and won't) over rule what a recruiter says, they are the 'on duty' expert.

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Infantry Rifleman, MOS 0311: 3 years. Marine Barracks Security (Marine Barracks, Annapolis, Maryland(not Embassy Duty): 3 years. Parachutist: MOS 9962: Got my wings in August of 1984. Intelligence Specialist: MOS 0231 10 years working as an Intelligence Analyst with a Fixed Wing Fighter Squadron, Force Service Support Group, and at Headquarters, Marine Corps. Field Radio Operator: MOS 2531. Served as a Platoon Sergeant in a Communications Platoon assigned to MEU Service Support Group 24 (Special Operations Capable). Did a hitch in the Army reserves as an 11B (Infantryman), 3 years. Finished out my career in the Air National Guard as a BioEnvironmental Engineer MOS 4B3X1, did that for a few years. I"ve been collecting and selling Marine Corps and other military uniforms, medals, and field gear since I was 8 years old.

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United States Marine Corps Logistical Company.

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I was an Editorial writer for Marine Corps Times from 1998-2000.

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Extensive library of research materials relating to uniforms, medals, and equipment of the military and the Marine Corps. 22 College credits, Community College of the Air Force. Certified Historical Interpreter.

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Kosovo Campaign Medal w/1 star Sea Service Deployment Ribbon with 4 stars. Numerous other unit awards. I was on duty on 9/11 at HQMC, near the Pentagon, and responded to that location to try and lend a hand if needed...

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United States Marine Corps Historical Company, Guardian Security and Investigations, lead Investigator for 'Stolen Valor' cases.

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