The Marine Corps has opened FY27 solicitation for lateral moves into PMOS 1751, Influence Specialist. M&RA has designated 1751 a critical career force skill shortage, and the need for qualified Marines is expected to stay high. Influence Specialists plan and conduct psychological operations (PSYOP) and civil affairs operations (CAO) in support of the MAGTF and other commanders. This is a competitive process with a structured screening and assessment.
Heads up: Reserve Marines are eligible to apply, but approval requires a switch to active duty.
Who it affects
Corporals and Sergeants from any MOS, active or reserve, who meet all of the following:
- GT score of 100 or higher
- First class PFT and CFT on record
- Secret clearance held, TS-SCI eligible
- Worldwide assignable and deployable
- Willing to obligate at least 60 months of service via reenlistment (extensions are not eligible for SRB)
- Sergeants must not be in zone for Staff Sergeant
This MARADMIN is Total Force. Reserve Marines who apply and are approved must switch to active duty.
What you need to do
- Review the MOS manual and program details at the 17XX Careers site.
- Contact your career planner to start the lateral move process.
- Request the screening and assessment (S&A) documents from the MOS Specialist or email
OMB_IMD_INFLUENCEOCCFIELDSLATMOVE@USMC.MIL. - Complete your physical events within 30 days before your scheduled screener. All scores go on a single NAVMC 11622, signed and monitored by a 1751/95/07 CPTR or FFI.
- Attend a virtual or in-person S&A (five days, physical and academic events). Bring these four documents:
- Completed NAVMC 11517 Command Screening Checklist
- Completed NAVMC 11622 with physical event scores
- Marine Corps professional resume
- Security clearance verification letter from your Command Security Officer or Special Security Officer
- Receive a favorable endorsement from the 1751 MOS Specialist to be recommended for lateral move.
Physical events required for the screener: Marine Corps PFT, official height/weight, five-mile run under 45 minutes, and a six-mile ruck with at least 35 lbs dry weight at a 15-minute-per-mile pace or faster.
Physical event contacts by unit:
| Unit | Phone |
|---|---|
| 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 |
Key dates
In-person S&A locations (FY27):
| Location | Dates |
|---|---|
| Kaneohe Bay, Hawaii | 16-20 Nov 2026 |
| Camp Hansen, Okinawa | 11-15 Jan 2027 |
| Camp Lejeune, NC | 01-05 Feb 2027 |
| Camp Pendleton, CA | 22-26 Feb 2027 |
| Quantico, VA | 07-11 Jun 2027 |
Virtual S&A windows (FY27):
| Month | Dates |
|---|---|
| March | 15-19 Mar 2027 |
| April | 19-23 Apr 2027 |
| May | 10-14 May 2027 |
| July | 19-23 Jul 2027 |
| August | 09-13 Aug 2027 |
| September | 13-17 Sep 2027 |
Letters of Instruction (LOI) for in-person S&As are published approximately 60 days out and distributed to career planners via TFRS.
The official version
This is MARADMIN 371/26.
References: NAVMC 1200.1M (FY26 MOS Manual), NAVMC 11517 (EF) (Influence Specialist Lateral Move Screening Checklist), MARADMIN 191/25 (FY26 SRB Program).
POCs: GySgt B. L. Templin at barry.templin@usmc.mil, 703-784-5609; GySgt J. N. Padilla at jonathan.n.padilla@usmc.mil, 703-784-5223.
This is written by a reservist, for reservists. It is not an official publication of HQMC or MARFORRES. Always verify guidance with your command or unit S-1 before acting on any article or summary.