R 091454Z OCT 24 MARADMIN 482/24 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.//