Crossover branch

[evilgunner15]

Hi, I am a Sailor in the Navy a Gunner's Mate and I need information about changing branch. After my enlistment in the Navy i'm thinking to change to the Marines but I wanna know if I have to go through bootcamp with the Marine or not. Also if I do, Would I lost my paygrade or rank?. What benefits do I have? I don't mind going trough bootcamp again but I just don't wanna loose my rank and paygrade.

[Punisher4]

There is always a chance that you may loose a rank. I cannot say for the Marines, but I know in the Army we do what is called a "Grade Determination Waiver". Simply, it's a form that we submit to command that can tell us what the Army is willing to offer (grade / rank) for people that are considering coversion from one service to another. But just so you know, I processed one guy last week (former Marine) that came into the Active Army at his same Marine pay grade. When it comes down to it, it's a matter of how hard the Recruiting Station wants to work for you in order to get your same rank when you convert over. It Can Be Done though.

Punisher4
US Army Recruiter