Any recommendations for a Marine Motor T Sgt. switching over to 11B? Things I need to be studying before I go to Benning?

Sgt Cody Jones — Fri, 19 Jan 2018 11:56:21 -0500

Response by SPC Elijah J. Henry, MBA made Jan 19 at 2018 12:14 PM

SPC Elijah J. Henry, MBA — Fri, 19 Jan 2018 12:14:11 -0500

The Soldier's Creed, the Infantryman's Creed, the General Orders (should be cake compared to the Marines' version), and if you really want to impress, the Ranger Creed.

Response by CPT Lawrence Cable made Jan 19 at 2018 12:44 PM

CPT Lawrence Cable — Fri, 19 Jan 2018 12:44:01 -0500

Remember that the Army PT test and Marine PT test are different. No pull ups in the in Army, the pushup standard are almost identical, we do sit ups instead of crunches and while the run is only 2 mile instead of 3, it requires a substantially faster time (8 minute miles verses a +9 minute mile for a passing score in the under 21 category). Getting ahead on the Soldiers Creed and such is a plus.
Are you just doing Phase II?

Response by MAJ Private RallyPoint Member made Jan 19 at 2018 12:55 PM

MAJ Private RallyPoint Member — Fri, 19 Jan 2018 12:55:53 -0500

Try grabbing a copy of FM 7-8. It's the infantryman's bible. You won't have to know it verbatim but it won't hurt to know the fundamentals of what you'll be doing and what the terminology is. Oh, and on that point, be prepared for a change from Marine lingo to Army lingo. I too made the switch from Marines to Army. No one will know what you mean by "the deck", "the bulkhead", "the head", etc. No one says "Aye, sir". Calling cadence in the Marines is waaaaay different than in the Army. The Army enunciates more where Marines just sort of grunt. Good luck to you.

Response by CPO Robert Henry made Jan 19 at 2018 1:01 PM

CPO Robert Henry — Fri, 19 Jan 2018 13:01:35 -0500

Run, then run more. After running run even more. If you're a bodybuilder give that crap up and then run even more. I was 11B at the age of 17, did ten on A.D. then went CG for another 17. Even at age 17, I should have run more prior to boot camp.

Response by MSG Dan Castaneda made Jan 19 at 2018 1:07 PM

MSG Dan Castaneda — Fri, 19 Jan 2018 13:07:17 -0500

If you are going in to the Infantry as an E-5 then I will agree that getting smart on FM 7-8 and the Ranger Handbook will be a good thing. However, if you are going in as an E-4 or below, then utilize the leadership you've already been taught and you will soon find yourself with your stripes once again. Also, I would ask to go to Ranger school as quickly as possible. You will learn everything you need to know to be an effective leader there. Being a leader in the Infantry is easy. Take care of your Soldiers. They're your number one priority.

Response by SN Greg Wright made Jan 19 at 2018 4:55 PM

SN Greg Wright — Fri, 19 Jan 2018 16:55:22 -0500

Why the demotion? :)

Response by Sgt Cody Jones made Jan 19 at 2018 7:19 PM

Sgt Cody Jones — Fri, 19 Jan 2018 19:19:33 -0500

I guess another good question would be how does it work for an E5 going through the school house? And choosing units? My top 3 for now are Bragg, Campbell, Alaska

Response by CWO3 Private RallyPoint Member made Jan 19 at 2018 9:50 PM

CWO3 Private RallyPoint Member — Fri, 19 Jan 2018 21:50:25 -0500

I'm not qualified to say, but would advise being in the best physical condition possible. Make sure your gear and personal affairs are squared away so you don't have any distractions, and can hit the ground running. Try to do some advance reading as others here have advised. Army acronyms and language vice USMC. Use your time wisely to get in shape and brush up on essential subjects. If there is something comparable to Marine NCO handbook for Army that might help. Lots of info on the web as well. Good luck.

Response by MAJ Private RallyPoint Member made Jan 20 at 2018 1:04 AM

MAJ Private RallyPoint Member — Sat, 20 Jan 2018 01:04:11 -0500

As stated in the other posts, make sure you are physically fit and tactically and technically proficient. However, do not overlook the "soft" skills necessary to be a good NCO in the Army. This includes how to properly use counseling statements, be familiar with Army related forms, and know Army specific regulations that may be different than USMC regulations.

I would recommend you read FM 7-22.7 from cover to cover in order to prepare yourself for the transition. (https://www.25idl.army.mil/documents/bluebook/FM7_22.7.pdf)

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