RMD required from IRA if rolled into 401(k)

[Scuba 401]

employee (non owner) has an IRA and he is over 70 1/2. can he roll his IRA into his 401(k) and avoid RMD's going forward. he is currently employed.

[Belgarath]

He'll have to take his 2011 distribution from the IRA prior to rollover, but then can avoid future RMD's from the 401(k) until after terminating employment under the normal rules.