R 131900Z MAY 26 MARADMIN 221/26 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/20250307// REF/B/MSIGD: DOC/CMC/RECONNAISSANCE TRAINING COMMAND  SCREENING CHECKLIST VER 4/20191203// REF/C/MSGID: MSG/CMC/MRA/MP//R221816ZJAN26// REF/D/MSGID: MSG/CMC/MRA/MP//R171443ZNOV25// REF/E/MSGID: MSG/CMC/MRA/RA//R261911ZAUG25// NARR/REF (A) IS NAVMC 1200.1L, 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 023/26 FISCAL YEAR 2027  SELECTIVE RETENTION BONUS PROGRAM AND FISCAL YEAR 2027  BROKEN SERVICE SELECTIVE RETENTION BONUS PROGRAM.  REF(D) IS MARADMIN 549/25 SELECTED MARINE CORPS  RESERVE (SMCR) RETENTION AND AFFILIATION BONUS (RAB)  PROGRAM. REF (E) IS MARADMIN 400/25 MARINE CORPS RESERVE  LATERAL MOVE (LATMOVE) PROGRAM// POC/SCOTT YOUNG/MGYSGT/RECONNAISSANCE ENLISTED ASSIGNMENTS  MONITOR/TEL: 703-784-9247/[email protected]// POC/JASON HIBLER/LTCOL/POF RECONNAISSANCE OCCUPATIONAL  FIELD MANAGER/TEL: 703-692-4494/[email protected]// POC/MICKEY EATON/MGYSGT/POF RECONNAISSANCE Military  Occupational SPECIALIST/TEL: 703-692-4305/ [email protected]// Gentex/remarks/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/ [email protected] (School of Infantry - East) or  760-763-9117/ [email protected]  (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.//