Solicitation for Qualified Marines to Lateral Move (LATMOVE) into the Reconnaissance Primary Military Occupational Specialty (PMOS) 0321

1. Purpose.  This MARADMIN solicits qualified 
Marines to apply for lateral move (LATMOVE) into the 0321
Primary Military Occupational Specialty (PMOS) during Fiscal 
Year (FY) 2026-2027.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 Non-Judicial Punishment (NJP) 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 an 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. All Marines in any MOS up to E5 with no 
more than two years time in grade (TIG) and E6 03XX MOS
with no more than one year TIG are eligible for 
LATMOVE. Marines who do not meet this criteria will be 
accepted on a case-by-case basis.
2.d.9. All non-03XX Marines are required to attend Infantry
Common Core (ICC) and Infantry Rifleman's Course (IRC)
at School of Infantry East or West before attending Ground
Reconnaissance Course (GRC) and Amphibious Reconnaissance
Course (ARC).
2.d.10. Must be medically qualified to perform parachute 
and combatant dive operations.  LATMOVE enlisted Marines 
must have completed a Naval Special Warfare/Special 
Operations (NSW/SO) physical prior to reporting to GRC/ARC.  
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.d.11. Active component Marines approved for LATMOVE 
into the 0321 PMOS may rate a Selective Retention Bonus 
(SRB).  For example, per reference (c), a qualified zone A 
E5 who agrees to reenlist in conjunction with a LATMOVE 
will qualify for both the $50,000 84-month LATMOVE 
kicker and the $66,500 PMOS bonus, totaling $116,500, once 
they have gained the 0321 PMOS.
2.d.12. Active and Reserve Marines approved for LATMOVE
into the 0321 PMOS may be eligible for the Selected 
Marine Corps Reserve (SMCR) Retention and Affiliation Bonus 
(RAB) in accordance with reference (d). Per reference (d), 
Marines requesting a LATMOVE may only accept the 24 or 
36-month RAB options ($10,000 for 24 months or $20,000 
for 36 months).
2.e. To be eligible for the 0321 PMOS in the RC, Marines 
must meet the criteria found in reference (e).  Reference (e) 
also covers the methodology for obligation incurred and agreed 
upon via a mandatory, signed Statement of Understanding (SOU).
3. Execution.  Interested Marines are encouraged to contact
the Reconnaissance Recruiters at 910-449-2071/
justin.sheard@usmc.mil (School of Infantry - East) or 
760-763-9117/ stephen.m.odonnell@usmc.mil 
(School of Infantry - West). 
Additional details can be found at:
Https://www.manpower.marines.mil/divisions/manpower-
management/enlisted-assignments/stay-marine/lateral-move-
opportunities/#tab/0321-recon-reconnaissance-marine
3.a.  Personnel seeking to initiate the LATMOVE process 
should contact their Career Counselor or Prior Service 
Recruiter. Eligible Marines must complete reference (b), 
which includes screening and suitability assessment 
information.
3.b.  Marines approved for LATMOVE by Manpower and 
Reserve Affairs will execute Temporary Additional Duty 
orders to Reconnaissance Training Company, 
School of Infantry-West, Camp Pendleton, CA.
3.c. This MARADMIN is applicable to the Total Force.
3.d. 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 Fridrik Fridriksson, Director,
Manpower Management Division.