Latest "lateral entry" stories

First lateral entrants could join the Marine Corps within months

Marine officials underscored that lateral entry will not be a way for people to bypass Officer Candidates School or boot camp.

By Irene Loewenson

9 months ago

Gunnery sergeants who never went to boot camp? It may be coming in the Marine Corps

“Exceptionally talented Americans” could join the Marine Corps as lieutenant colonels or gunnery sergeants.

By Philip Athey

2 years ago