MARADMIN 371/26
FY27 SOLICITATION OF QUALIFIED MARINES FOR LATERAL MOVE INTO THE INFLUENCE SPECIALIST PRIMARY MOS 1751
R 181708Z AUG 26 MARADMIN 371/26 MSGID/GENADMIN/CMC DCI WASHINGTON DC// SUBJ/FY27 SOLICITATION OF QUALIFIED MARINES FOR LATERAL MOVE INTO THE INFLUENCE SPECIALIST PRIMARY MOS 1751// REF/A/ NAVMC 1200.1M// REF/B/ NAVMC 11517 (EF)// REF/C/ MARADMIN 191/25// NARR/REF A IS NAVY AND MARINE CORPS MANUAL, FY26 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 FISCAL YEAR 2026 SELECTIVE RETENTION BONUS PROGRAM AND FISCAL YEAR 2026 BROKEN SERVICE SELECTIVE RETENTION BONUS PROGRAM/ POC/B. L. TEMPLIN /GYSGT/DC I/TEL: 703-784-5609/EMAIL: BARRY.TEMPLIN(AT)USMC.MIL// POC/J. N. PADILLA/GYSGT/DC I/TEL: 703-784-5223/EMAIL: JONATHAN.N.PADILLA(AT)USMC.MIL// OMB_IMD_INFLUENCEOCCFIELDSLATMOVE(AT)USMC.MIL// GENTEXT/REMARKS/1. The purpose of this MARADMIN is to solicit qualified Marines for lateral move into Primary MOS (PMOS) 1751, Influence Specialist, and announce the Screening and Assessment (S&A) schedule for Fiscal Year 2027 (FY27). Manpower and Reserve Affairs (M&RA) has categorized the 1751 MOS as a critical career force skill shortage. Consequently, the requirement for qualified Marines to lateral move into this MOS will remain high for the foreseeable future to meet mission-critical demands. 2. Background. Influence Specialists are Marines 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 or to 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 level objectives. 2.A. Influence Specialists operate independently or as part of a small team or detachment. Throughout their career, Marines in the Influence Occupational Field will support Marine Expeditionary Forces (MEFs), MEF Information Groups (MIGs), 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 can also attend a variety of specialized follow-on information maneuver training courses related to tactical, operational, and strategic operations. 3. 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. 4. Interested Marines should review the references and visit the Marine Corps 17XX Careers Marines.mil website at: https:// www.information.marines.mil/17XX-Careers/1751/. 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. 5. Marines should contact their career planner to initiate the lateral move process. Marines requesting a lateral move must attend the Influence Specialist 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 from the 1751 MOS Specialist. 5.A. Prerequisites. 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 to Staff Sergeant. 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: Possess a Secret security clearance and be TS-SCI eligible. 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. Personnel are not eligible for a bonus with an extension. Selective Retention Bonuses (SRBs) are strictly tied to reenlistments. 5.A.7. Must be worldwide assignable or deployable when approved for lateral move into the 1751 PMOS. 5.B. Screening and Assessment (S&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 5 days. 5.B.1. 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). Physical events are as follows: Marine Corps PFT, official height and weight, five mile run in under 45 minutes, and a 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. Marines must have a current 1st class CFT on record. 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. Physical events must be monitored by 1751/95/07 CPTRs. If unable due to duty station limitations communicate with the MOS Specialist. Information Maneuver Company (IMCO) points of contact are listed below: I MIG: 760-725-5932/7518 II MIG: 910-451-8553 III MIG: 315-622-2907 MCIOC: 703-784-5457/5842 3D MLR: 315-496-0500 12th MLR: 315-623-2230 5.B.2. Academic events assess a Marine proficiency in communication, creative problem-solving, and critical thinking 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. 5.B.3. Screening and assessments can be conducted virtually or in-person. The below paragraph reflects the upcoming virtual dates and specific locations for the upcoming in-person screeners at each of the major Marine Corps installations. 5.B.3.a. The virtual screening and assessment opportunities scheduled for FY27 are as follow: March: 15-19 2027 April: 19-23 2027 May: 10-14 2027 July: 19-23 2027 August: 09-13 2027 September: 13-17 2027 5.B.3.b. The in-person screening and assessment opportunities scheduled for FY27 are as follow; specific installation locations will be provided later: Kaneohe Bay, Hawaii: 16-20 November 2026 Camp Hansen, Okinawa: 11-15 January 2027 Camp Lejeune, North Carolina: 01-05 February 2027 Camp Pendleton, California: 22-26 February 2027 Quantico, Virginia: 07-11 June 2027 5.B.4. Marines must provide the following documents in a screening and assessment: Completed NAVMC 11517 Command Screening Checklist (reference b). Completed NAVMC 11622 conveying the completion of the physical events signed and monitored by a 1751/95/07 CPTR or FFI from the points of contact listed above in paragraph 5.B.1. The run and the ruck can be listed on the NAVMC 11622 where space is available. If attending the in-person screening and assessment all physical events will be conducted with the MOS specialist. Marine Corps professional resume. Security clearance verification letter from their Command Security Officer or Special Security Officer, confirming their current security clearance. 5.B.4.a. Examples of these documents can be provided to Marines who reach out directly to the MOS Specialist or the OMB requesting the S&A documents. 5.B.5. 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). 6. Marines approved for lateral move by M&RA will be scheduled to attend the Psychological Operations Qualification Course (POQC), U.S. Army John F. Kennedy Special Warfare Center and Schools (USAJFKSWCS) located in Fort Bragg, NC, the MAGTF OIE Specialist Course (MOSC) at Marine Corps Information Maneuver School (MCIMS) located in Quantico, VA, and Civil Reconnaissance NCO Course, at Marine Corps Information Maneuver Schools (MCIMS) located in Quantico, VA. Permanent Change of Station (PCS) or Permanent Change of Assignment (PCA) orders will be issued following approval for lateral move by HQMC. For 1700s, 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. 7. This MARADMIN is applicable to the Total Force. Reserve Marines must be willing to switch to active duty if applying for lateral move. 8. Release authorized by Lieutenant General J. A. Matos III, Headquarters Marine Corps, Deputy Commandant for Information.//