Cross Train from Motor Vehicle Operator to Infantry during First Enlistment?

Sgt John Steinmeier — Thu, 11 Oct 2018 08:52:57 -0400

Without going into to far flung details I have been told by a recent new hire, is it possible in the Marine Corps to cross train from Motor Vehicle Operator to Infantry inside of one's first enlistment? Of course anything is possible, but would it actually happen?

Response by Sgt Larry Irvine made Oct 13 at 2018 7:13 AM

Sgt Larry Irvine — Sat, 13 Oct 2018 07:13:08 -0400

While possible I would doubt it.
Too different. I was contract infantry, but was attached to a MP unit. So technically I was cross trained as an MP. But did not get formal training. Nor did I rate the perks, ie..pistol badge I had to buy.

Response by Sgt Phil Quintana made Oct 15 at 2018 12:29 PM

Sgt Phil Quintana — Mon, 15 Oct 2018 12:29:06 -0400

I never saw it happen. I saw some Marines pick up a secondary MOS and do something different within the company/regiment but completely change their MOS.

Response by Sgt Julio Fierros made Oct 16 at 2018 12:22 PM

Sgt Julio Fierros — Tue, 16 Oct 2018 12:22:02 -0400

Yes...i was a squad leader in Iraq for Romeo btry...they were selected to be a infantry rifle platoon in 07 and I was selected as one to lead along with other sgts from all the different sections...it was awesome...made me lat move 0311 cuz I loved it so much

Response by LCpl Bill McIntire made Oct 26 at 2018 11:36 PM

LCpl Bill McIntire — Fri, 26 Oct 2018 23:36:21 -0400

I was 3531 myself! But a Jarhead is always 0311 first and foremost!
Well, that’s the way it was in the 70’s.

Response by SPC Americo Garcia made Feb 22 at 2019 8:59 AM

SPC Americo Garcia — Fri, 22 Feb 2019 08:59:04 -0500

I know a retired GYSGT who was both. But mainly used in infantry.