R 021414Z OCT 24
MARADMIN 456/24
MSGID/GENADMIN/CMC DCI WASHINGTON DC//
SUBJ/SOLICITATION OF QUALIFIED MARINES FOR LATERAL MOVE INTO THE 
INFLUENCE SPECIALIST PRIMARY MOS 1751//
REF/A/ NAVMC 1200.1J// 
REF/B/ NAVMC 11517 (EF)//
REF/C/ MARADMIN 278/23//  
NARR/REF A IS NAVY AND MARINE CORPS MANUAL, FY23 MILITARY 
OCCUPATIONAL SPECIALTIES MANUAL (SHORT TITLE: MOS MANUAL); REF B IS 
THE NAVY AND MARINE CORPS FORM, INFLUENCE SPECIALIST LATERAL MOVE 
SCREENING CHECKLIST; REF C IS THE MARADMIN FOR FY24 SELECTIVE 
RETENTION BONUS PROGRAM AND FY24 BROKEN SERVICE SRB PROGRAM//
POC/B. L. TEMPLIN /GYSGT/DC I/TEL: 703-784-5609/EMAIL: 
BARRY.TEMPLN(AT)USMC.MIL//
POC/R. L. BOLANOS/GYSGT/DC I/TEL: 703-784-5223/EMAIL: 
RYO.BOLANOS(AT)USMC.MIL// OMB_IMD_INFLUENCEOCCFIELDSLATMOVE
(AT)USMC.MIL//
GENTEXT/REMARKS/1.  The purpose of this MARADMIN is to solicit 
qualified Marines to screen for a lateral move into Primary MOS 
(PMOS) 1751, Influence Specialist, and to publish screening and 
assessment dates for Fiscal Year 2025 (FY25).  Manpower and Reserve 
Affairs (M&RA) has categorized the 1751 MOS as a critical career 
force skill shortage.  The demand for qualified Marines to lateral 
move into the 1751 MOS will remain high for the foreseeable future.
2.  Background. 
2.a.  Influence Specialists are those Marines who are specifically 
trained and equipped to plan and conduct influence operations, 
primarily Psychological Operations (PSYOP) and Civil Affairs 
Operations (CAO) in support of the Marine Air-Ground Task Force and
other supported commanders in both garrison and deployed 
environments. They analyze operational environments, physical 
targets, and target audiences; advise on psychological effects; 
develop actions and messages targeting psychological 
vulnerabilities; deliver optimally timed actions and messages to 
cause or effect a change to or reinforce attitudes, beliefs, 
behaviors, or decisions of desired audiences.  Additionally, they 
apply knowledge of civil populations, governance activities, and the
leveraging of relationships to affect human behavior and counter 
threats.  Influence Marines provide a capability to find, disrupt, 
and defeat threats within the Operational Environment (OE) in 
support of tactical through strategic objectives
2.b.  Influence Specialists can operate independently or as part of 
a small team or detachment. Throughout their career, Marines in the
Influence Occupational Field will have opportunities to support a 
Marine Expeditionary Force (MEF), MEF Information Group (MIG), 
Marine Corps Service Component, Infantry Battalions, or Marine 
Corps Special Operations Command (MARSOC).  They may also be tasked
to support Joint, Interagency, or international partners in support
of training and operations. Influence Specialists have increased 
opportunities to deploy and support ongoing Marine Corps missions 
and requirements.  Influence Specialists can also attend a variety 
of specialized follow-on information maneuver training courses 
related to tactical, operational, and strategic operations.   
2.c.  While the essential technical and operational skills are 
learned through formal training, there are certain innate qualities 
which Influence Specialist must possess.  Influence Specialists must
think critically, communicate clearly, bring interpersonal skills, 
flexibility, creativity, as well as a diverse understanding of 
cultures. Preexisting language skills are not required but will be 
favorably considered.
3.  Interested Marines should review the references and visit the 
Marine Corps 17XX Careers Marines.mil website at: 
https:(slash)(slash)www.information.marines.mil(slash)17XX-Careers
(slash)1751(slash).
This site is a public website designed for Marines seeking 
information on the lateral move process, references, and points of
contact. Any additional questions may be answered by contacting the
OccFld specialists at OMB_IMD_INFLUENCEOCCFIELDSLATMOVE(AT)USMC.MIL.  
4.  Marines should contact their career planner to initiate the 
lateral move process.  Marines requesting a lateral move must attend
a screening and assessment (S&A) comprised of physical and academic 
events, and meet the minimum requirements outlined in reference (a) 
and upon completion must receive a favorable endorsement for lateral
move. 
5.  Prerequisites: 
5.a.  The following are the prerequisites for lateral move into the 
1751 PMOS:
5.a.(1).  Must be a volunteer Corporal or Sergeant from any MOS.  
Sergeants must not be in zone for promotion. 
5.a.(2).  Must attend an Influence Specialist screening and 
assessment and receive a recommendation for lateral move from the 
MOS specialist.
5.a.(3).  Must possess a GT score of 100 or higher.
5.a.(4).  Must have a 1st class PFT and CFT on record. 
5.a.(5).  Security requirement:  Secret security clearance 
eligibility.
5.a.(6).  Must be willing to obligate to at least 60 months of 
service when approved for lateral move into the 1751 PMOS, executed
via reenlistment or extension. 
5.a.(7).  Must be worldwide deployable when approved for lateral 
move into the 1751 PMOS.
6.  Screening and Assessment (S&A): 
6.a.  All Marines must complete the physical and academic 
requirements of the screening and assessment process to be eligible
for a lateral move recommendation.  Virtual and in person S&As are 
conducted over the course of 4 days. 
6.b.  Physical events are used to assess an individual Marine’s 
ability to meet or exceed the physical standards set by the United 
States Army John F. Kennedy Special Warfare Center and School 
(USAJFKSWCS). 
6.c.  Physical events are as follows: 
6.c.(1).  Marine Corps PFT
6.c.(2).  Official height and weight
6.c.(3).  Five mile run in under 45 minutes
6.c.(4).  Six-mile individual effort ruck march with a minimum of a 
35 pounds dry weight pack (water not included) that must be 
completed while maintaining a 15-minute mile pace or faster
6.d.  All scores must be captured on a single NAVMC 11622 and be 
completed within 30 days before the screener.  If there are delays 
in the completion of these events, communicate to the MOS Specialist
when the events will be conducted. 
6.e.  Academic events are designed to assess a Marine’s ability to 
communicate, critically think in a time-constrained environment, 
engage in complex social interactions, demonstrate objective based 
reasoning, and meet or exceed the academic standards set by the 
training pipeline.    
6.f.  Screening and assessments can be conducted virtually or 
in-person.  The below paragraph reflects the upcoming virtual dates.
Dates for the upcoming in-person screeners at each of the major 
Marine Corps installations will be announced via forthcoming 
MARADMIN.  
6.g.  The virtual screening and assessments scheduled for FY25 as 
follow:
6.g.(1).  October 22-25 2024 
6.g.(2).  January 28-31 2025 
6.g.(3).  March 18-21 2025
6.g.(4).  May 20-23 2025
6.g.(5).  July 22-25 2025
6.g.(6).  September 16-19 2025
6.h.  Marines must provide the following documents in a screening 
and assessment:
6.h.(1).  Completed NAVMC 11517 Command Screening Checklist 
(reference b).
6.h.(2).  Completed NAVMC 11622 conveying the completion of the 
physical events signed and monitored by the unit CPTR or FFI.  The 
events can also be observed through the local PSYOP Company out of 
the MIGs.  The run and the ruck can be listed on the NAVMC 11622 
where space is available. 
6.h.(3).  Marine Corps professional resume.
6.h.(4).  Security clearance verification letter from their Command 
Security Officer or Special Security Officer, confirming their 
current security clearance. 
6.h.(5).  Examples of these documents can be provided to Marines who
reach out to the OMB requesting the S&A documents. 
6.i.  Letters of Instruction (LOI) will be published approximately 
60 days prior to the execution of an in-person screening and 
assessment.  These LOIs will be disseminated to all Career Planners 
via Manpower Management Enlisted Assignments (MMEA) using the Total 
Force Retention System (TFRS).
7.  Training
7.a.  Marines approved for lateral move by M&RA will be scheduled to
attend the following courses:
7.a.(1).  Psychological Operations Qualification Course (POQC), U.S.
Army John F. Kennedy Special Warfare Center and Schools (USAJFKSWCS)
located in Fort Liberty, NC.
7.a.(2).  MAGTF OIE Specialist Course (MOSC) at Expeditionary 
Warfare Training Group Atlantic (EWTGLANT) located in Little 
Creek, VA.
7.a.(3).  Civil Reconnaissance NCO Course, at Marine Corps Civil 
Military Operations School (MCCMOS) located in Quantico, VA. 
7.b.  Permanent Change of Station (PCS) or Permanent Change of 
Assignment (PCA) orders will be issued following approval for 
lateral move by HQMC.  For 1700’s, with an IMOS of 1751, screening 
for eligibility is continuous throughout the entry-level training 
pipeline.   If it is determined that a 1700 no longer meets the 
eligibility criteria, in accordance with reference (a), MMEA-1 and
MMEA-22 must be notified via Total Force Retention System (TFRS) for
termination of lateral move and reclassification.  Upon successful 
completion of all training, FY25 and FY26 lateral movers into the 
1751 PMOS will rate a lateral move reenlistment bonus in accordance
with the forthcoming FY25 selective retention bonus program 
MARADMIN.
8.  This MARADMIN is applicable to the Total Force.  Reserve Marines
must be willing to switch to active duty if applying for lateral 
move.
9.  Release authorized by LtGen Melvin G. Carter, Deputy Commandant
for Information.//