Prior service Army wanting to join the Marine Corps.

[Airborne11]

So a little about my self, I'm currently a Specialist in the Army. From day one of meps until now, I've regretted not joining the Marine Corps. I've been impressed with nearly every Marine i have worked with and respect the organization tremendously. I still have 2 years left on my contract with the Army, and have full intentions of joining the Marine Corps as soon as the opportunity is there. I understand that I will have to complete recruit training and will most likely be reduced to e-2. Both of those things are completely fine with me, the only thing im worried about is how the time in grade will work. Will i technically be a e-2 will 4 years of service? Will I be committing career suicide and hit my RCP(retention control point, I'm not sure what its called in the Marine.)before i can get promoted??
And what are some things I can do now that will help me with the transfer? Especially with points so that I can start trying to advance right away.
Thank you for your time and any advice.

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[Ken Hendry]

Yes you will keep your time is service, as for time in grade that is some thing you will have to work out with your prior service recruiter
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