R 301506Z OCT 24
MARADMIN 524/24
MSGID/GENADMIN/CMC WASHINGTON DC MRA MM//
SUBJ/SOLICITATION FOR QUALIFIED MARINES TO LATERAL MOVE (LATMOVE) INTO THE RECONNAISSANCE PRIMARY MILITARY OCCUPATIONAL SPECIALTY (PMOS) 0321//
REF/A/MSIGD: DOC/CMC/TECOM/20240207//
REF/B/MSIGD: DOC/CMC/RECONNAISSANCE TRAINING COMMAND SCREENING
CHECKLIST VER 4/20191203//
REF/C/MSIGD: MSG/CMC/MPP/092051ZOCT24//
NARR/REF (A) IS NAVMC 1200.1K, MILITARY OCCUPATIONAL SPECIALTIES MANUAL. REF (B) IS THE RECONNAISSANCE TRAINING & ASSESSMENT PROGRAM (RTAP) AND BASIC RECONNAISSANCE COURSE (BRC) COMMAND SCREENING CHECKLIST. REF (C) IS MARADMIN 483/24, FISCAL YEAR 2025 SELECTIVE
RETENTION BONUS PROGRAM AND FISCAL YEAR 2025 BROKEN SERVICE SELECTIVE RETENTION BONUS PROGRAM.//
POC/S.UZIEL/LTCOL/POF RECONNAISSANCE OCCUPATIONAL FIELD MANAGER/TEL: 703-692-4494/STEVEN.UZIEL@USMC.MIL//
POC/M. EATON/MGYSGT/POF RECONNAISSANCE MOS SPECIALIST/TEL: 703-692-4305/MICKEY.EATON@USMC.MIL//
GENTEXT/REMARKS/1. Purpose. This MARADMIN solicits qualified Marines to apply for LATMOVE into the 0321 PMOS during Fiscal Year 2025. Manpower and Reserve Affairs (M&RA) has categorized the 0321 PMOS as a critical career force skill shortage. The demand for qualified Marines to LATMOVE to this PMOS will remain high for the foreseeable future.
2. Background. Marine Reconnaissance Battalions and Force Reconnaissance Companies are specialized units trained to conduct multi-domain reconnaissance, surveillance, and specialized limited scale raids in support of the Ground Combat Element, Marine Air Ground Task Force, or Joint Task Force. They are responsible for gathering and reporting information about the enemy, terrain, and
weather conditions in contested maritime environments as part of an integrated naval campaign.
2.a. Reconnaissance Marines represent the epitome of physical fitness and mental aptitude and are part of a highly trained force that is critical to the Marine Corps’ mission against
global threats. They must possess a range of skills unique to reconnaissance formations and thrive in politically sensitive or geographically denied operational environments. They must have strong communication skills and be able to operate independently or as part of a small team under austere circumstances.
2.b. Reconnaissance Marines undergo extensive training in amphibious reconnaissance, combat diving, parachuting, sensor operation, and advanced combat marksmanship. They may also receive qualifications as snipers, Army Rangers, explosive breachers, additional Joint Terminal Attack Controllers, and advanced Survival,
Evasion, Resistance, and Escape specialists.
2.c. Reconnaissance Marines serve in both the Active and Reserve Components (RC) and may be assigned to a variety of units across the Fleet Marine Force, Supporting Establishment, and external Special Missions Units.
2.d. Reconnaissance LATMOVE applicants must meet the following
criteria:
2.d.1. Must be a U.S. citizen.
2.d.2. Must be a volunteer.
2.d.3. No derogatory page 11 entries within the last 12 months.
2.d.4. No NJPs within the last 12 months and with no more than one NJP during the current contract.
2.d.5. No courts martial convictions.
2.d.6. Security requirement: must have minimum interim secret security clearance based on National Agency Check, Law Enforcement
and Credit Check.
2.d.7. Must possess a minimum General Technical score of 105 or a minimum Clerical score of 105.
2.d.8. Marines must possess a Water Survival-Intermediate, water survival qualification to enter RTAP.
2.d.9. Must possess a Water Survival-Advanced, water survival qualification to enter BRC.
2.d.10. Must obtain a passing score in all following land and aquatic events during RTAP:
2.d.10.a. Max set pullups–min 8/target reps 15+ 2:00 minute rest.
2.d.10.b. Max set crunches–min 75/target reps 85+ 2:00 minute rest.
2.d.10.c. Max set pushups–min 42/target reps 60+ 10:00 minute rest.
2.d.10.d. 3-mile run–min 22:30/target 19:30-10:00 minute rest.
2.d.10.e. Obstacle course x2–min 8:00.
2.d.10.f. 500-meter swim-15 minutes (side or breaststroke, continuous swim).
2.d.10.g. 25-meter underwater swim.
2.d.10.h. Rifle retrieval.
2.d.10.i. 25-meter rifle tow.
2.d.11. Marines must attain passing scores in all elements of the Reconnaissance Physical Assessment Test and Reconnaissance Aquatic
Competency Test during separate training evolutions and will be required to attain passing scores to graduate BRC.
2.d.12. Must be medically qualified to perform jump and combatant dive operations. LATMOVE enlisted Marines must have completed a
Naval Special Warfare/Special Operations (NSW/SO) physical prior to reporting to BRC. This includes a report of medical history (DD form 2807-1) and a report of requested MOS change
(DD form 2808). The completed NSW/SO physical must be reviewed and countersigned by an Undersea Medical Officer.
2.e. Reconnaissance Marines serve a critical role within the RC.
To be eligible for the 0321 PMOS in the RC, Marines must meet the following criteria:
2.e.1. Selected Marine Corps Reserve (SMCR). Marines must affiliate with or be a current member of a SMCR Unit.
2.e.2. Individual Mobilization Augmentee. Marines must be affiliated with a SMCR unit.
2.e.3. Individual Ready Reserve. Marines must be discharged from the Active Component or Selected Reserve under honorable conditions.
2.e.4. Direct Affiliation Program (DAP). Active Component or Active Reserve Marines can apply for LATMOVE within the RC via the DAP.
They must be released under honorable conditions.
2.e.5. RC Marines must sign a Statement of Understanding accepting the requirements and conduct of Permanent Change of Station (PCS)
orders to attend reconnaissance entry level training.
2.e.6. Marines approved for LATMOVE into the 0321 PMOS may rate a Selective Retention Bonus (SRB). For example, per reference (c), a
qualified Zone A Sergeant who agrees to reenlist in conjunction with a lateral move will qualify for both the $40,000 72-month lateral move kicker and the $57,000 PMOS bonus, totaling $97,750, once they have gained the 0321 PMOS.
3. Execution. Interested Marines are encouraged to contact the Reconnaissance Recruiter at 910-449-2071/keith.mycek@usmc.mil
(School of Infantry – East) or 760-763-9117/brett.bowman@usmc.mil (School of Infantry – West). Additional details can be found at:
https://www.2ndmardiv.marines.mil/talent-management/Recon-Lateral-Move/. Personnel
seeking to initiate the LATMOVE process should contact their Career Planner or Prior Service Recruiter. Eligible Marines must complete reference (b), which includes screening and suitability assessment information. recon_recruiting@usmc.mil. Personnel seeking
to initiate the LATMOVE process should contact their Career Planner or Prior Service Recruiter. Eligible Marines must complete reference (b), which includes screening and suitability assessment information.
3.a. Marines approved for LATMOVE by M&RA will execute PCS or Permanent Change of Assignment orders to Reconnaissance Training
Company, School of Infantry-West, Camp Pendleton, CA.
3.b. This MARADMIN is applicable to the Total Force.
3.c. Commanders and Senior Enlisted Leaders are encouraged to disseminate the information contained in this MARADMIN to all hands.
4. Direct all questions to MARADMIN POCs.
5. Release authorized by MajGen Ryan S. Rideout, Director of Manpower Management Division, Headquarters Marine Corps, Manpower
and Reserve Affairs.//
Date Signed: 10/30/2024 | MARADMINS Number: 524/24
Interested Marines visit www.2ndmardiv.marines.mil/Talent-Management/Recon-Lateral-Move for more info.