The following are Military Occupational Specialty (MOS)
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0100 Occupational Field (Administration): The duties involve administrative,
managerial, and technical skills. Personnel and administration Marines are
required to learn clerical and administrative procedures, office management,
personal computer skills (personnel and pay database retrieval and word
processing), preparation and use of military publications and correspondence,
preparation of orders and directives, and the use of filing systems and
record-keeping.
0200 Occupational Field (Intelligence Analyst): The Intelligence OccFld
conducts the collection, processing, and dissemination of intelligence. The
specialties within the Intelligence OccFld are
analysis, counterintelligence, imagery interpretation, interrogation-translation,
and geographic intelligence. Basic qualification requirements include clerical,
communication, and computer skills. Intelligence specialists are required to
learn and master a variety of analytical and technical skills.
0300 Occupational Field (Infantry Combat): Infantry Marines are trained in core
competencies of gunnery on infantry weapons, combat operations, and battlefield
awareness; employing a variety of weapons, and through communications links,
supporting arms including artillery, naval gunfire, and close air support;
sea-based, projecting onto vital littorals in any climate or place. They are capable of the full spectrum of
combat, day or night, against opposing forces with a full spectrum of capabilities,
including NBC; using maneuver warfare to locate, close with, and destroy the
enemy by fire and maneuver; either on foot or mounted on trucks, assault
vehicles, assault craft, or vertical assault aircraft.
0400 Occupational Field (Logistics):
Logistics is the science of planning and carrying out the movement and
maintenance of forces. It includes the
design, development, acquisition, storage, movement, distribution, maintenance,
evacuation, and disposition of material.
Logistics also includes the movement, evacuation, and hospitalization of
personnel. Additionally included is the
acquisition or construction, maintenance, operation, and disposition of
facilities; and, the acquisition or furnishings of services.
0500 Occupational Field (Planning Specialist): The enlisted Marine Air Ground Task Force
(MAGTF) planning specialist is responsible for functional support in the areas
of fielding, deploying, Planning and operational execution..
Typical duties include updating plan and unit information to unit level detail
for force deployment planning, operating and managing force deployment planning
automated data processing tools, producing force reports, and properly
formatting and forwarding electronic mail, files, and newsgroup message
traffic.
0600 Occupational Field (Command & Control Systems): Marines in this field operate and perform
preventive maintenance on both hardware and software systems; including
telephone, teletype, switching, radio, cryptographic, and computer systems,
which are essential links in the overall functions of command and control. They
must have basic to advanced manual and language skills and must be able to
master precise communication and computer procedures, as well as interact on a
daily basis with users to solve command and control systems challenges. Attention
to detail and the ability to work closely with others are essential
requirements.
0800 Occupational Field (Field Artillery): The field artillery OccFld
is divided among three functional areas: firing battery, field artillery
operations, and field artillery observation/liaison. Qualifications include
ability and learned skills to operate and maintain artillery equipment; basic
technical and mathematical skills for computing, communicating, and executing
fire commands; ability and attitudes supporting life and close work with others
in a field environment; and performing duties involving hard technical skills
as well as administrative and managerial skills. The duties which must be
learned vary by functional area. Firing
battery includes moving, emplacing, loading, firing, protecting, and
maintaining field artillery cannon weapons systems. Field artillery operations
involve moving, emplacing, operating, protecting, and maintaining equipment
which acquires targets; provides, relates, and evaluates gun and target survey
information, meteorological data, weapon system performance; and integrating
these factors into orders and communicating these orders to the firing battery.
Field artillery observation and liaison include checking and analyzing combat plans
and communicating appropriate advice, planning and operating information to
coordinate the fires of field artillery and naval guns with infantry and armor
combat maneuvers; observing and reporting targets and other battlefield
information; and adjusting observed fires on targets.
1100 Occupational Field (Utilities):
The utilities OccFld includes Marines who
install, operate, and maintain water supply, plumbing, heating, sewage, mobile
electrical power generating sources, electrical distribution systems, air
conditioning, refrigeration, hygiene utilities systems, and perform fabric
repair.
1300 Occupational Field (Engineering):
The engineer, construction, and equipment OccFld
comprises Marines whose duties include metalworking and welding; repair, maintenance,
and operation of engineer heavy equipment such as cranes and bulldozers;
construction and repair of military structures and facilities; clearing and
emplacing obstacles such as minefields; construction of standard and
nonstandard bridging; and emplacing and detonating explosives for construction
and demolition projects.
1800 Occupational Field (Tanks and Amphibian Assault Vehicles): The tank and assault amphibian vehicle OccFld includes operation, employment, maneuver, and
maintenance of tracked vehicles in the combined arms environment during both
amphibious assaults and subsequent land operations ashore. Qualifications required include basic
mechanical aptitude and the ability to perform harmoniously with others in the
confined area inside combat vehicles.
The duties involved are incident to the operation, employment, maneuver,
and maintenance of tanks and assault amphibious vehicles. Formal schooling is provided to Marines at
both the entry level and at the appropriate time in career development. Marines entering this OccFld
receive MOS 1800, Basic Tank and Assault Amphibious Vehicle Crewman. After
entry into OccFld 18 and assignment of a basic 1800
MOS, personnel specialize in either the M1A1 tank or the assault amphibious
vehicle.
2100 Occupational Field (Ordnance/Armorer): The ordnance OccFld
assures the MARFOR that serviceable ordnance materials are available. Duties
include the inspection, repair, and maintenance of most weapon systems
possessed by Marine Corps units. Qualifications required include basic ordnance
administration and knowledge; the capability to technically inspect/ analyze an
ordnance item and repair/fabricate the same; and to understand and implement
repair shop/armory operational procedures.
2300 Occupational Field (Explosive Ordnance Disposal): The ammunition technician handles,
transports, and stores all type of ammunition, explosives, missiles, inspects
materiel to determine serviceability and need for repair or destruction; the
explosive ordnance disposal technician provides the commander with the
capability to neutralize hazards associated with conventional explosive
ordnance, weapons of mass destruction (WMD) and improvised explosive devices
(IED); and conducts ordnance technical intelligence and dynamic explosive
entry.
2600 Occupational Field (Signals Intelligence/Ground Electronic Warf): Marines in this field conduct collection,
analysis, production, and dissemination of collected data. In addition, the
Marines manage communication equipment and facilities. Marines entering the
SIGINT/EW field will be required to set up and operate communications and/or
electronic equipment, prepare reports, conduct preventive maintenance on
assigned equipment, and assist in the operations control and management of SIGINT/EW
equipment/facilities.
2700 Occupational Field (Linguist):
The linguist OccFld contains skill designator MOSs broken down to identify specific foreign language
skills. Qualifications require that Marines obtain and maintain a minimum
Defense Language Proficiency Test (DLPT) skill proficiency level of 2 in at
least two out of the three tested areas (listening, reading, and speaking). The
DLPT is the current Department of Defense standard to determine foreign
language proficiency and maintain quality control .
Duties may involve direct supervision and participation in language
translation/interpretation activities in support of the full range of military
operational and intelligence matters encountered during contingencies,
operations, and exercises
2800 Occupational Field (Data/Communications Maintenance): The equipment and systems include various
types of communications hardware, data terminals, cryptographic devices, ground
radar, and a wide range of test equipment and calibration devices. Qualifications
to work in this field include manual dexterity, normal color vision, the
ability to understand involved technical material, and to comprehend somewhat
complex mathematical and logic principles. Types of entry-level jobs available
include work as a telephone technician, PC/tactical office machine repairer,
ground radio repairer, TMDE technician, and ground radar repairer. Formal
schooling is provided to all Marines entering this field.
3000 Occupational Field (Supply Administration): The supply administration and operations OccFld includes personnel in the areas of ground supply
administration and operations, warehousing, preservation and packaging,
hazardous materials storage operations handling, fiscal accounting and
purchasing, and contracting procedures per the Federal Acquisition Regulations.
Qualifications required include personal computer operations. Duties involve
administrative and government specific procedures and the use of material
handling equipment in the movement and storage of supplies and equipment.
3100 Occupational Field (Traffic Management): The traffic management OccFld
includes the procurement/acquisition of DoD
or commercial transportation resources for the movement of personnel,
equipment, supplies and personal property via air, bus, rail, truck, and water.
Qualifications include familiarity with transport equipment and related
limitations, commercial and DoD
transportation system, transportation procurement procedures and preparation of
procurement and tracking documents. This includes a comprehensive understanding
of commercial carriers tariffs,
3300 Occupational Field (Food Services):
The food service OccFld includes the
acquisition of food, supplies, and equipment; menu and recipe planning; meal
preparation and serving; sanitation; operation and management of facilities and
personnel; training; and accounting and reporting functions. Qualifications
required include basic skills in math and reading, ability to follow recipes,
and the ability to work closely with others. The duties involve technical,
administrative, and managerial skills. Food service personnel will be required to
learn garrison and field food preparation and serving procedures, recipe
conversion, preparation and use of food service administrative forms,
sanitation surveillance procedures for food processing and storage facilities,
and methods of cooking food and preparing desserts and beverages by using
recipes/formulas.
3400 Occupational Field (Financial Management): The Financial Management OccFld
encompasses the functions of auditing, finance, and fiscal/budget which are
developed to ensure the continuing quality of the financial management process
and to safeguard public funds, both appropriated and non-appropriated. Personnel serving in the OccFld
assist and support the commander in the execution of the responsibilities, both
command and legal, that relate to financial administration. Qualifications required include skills
involving the disbursement of public funds, budget development and execution,
managerial accounting, reporting, resource evaluation and analysis, and
auditing. Formal schooling is provided to Marines entering the OccFld as Finance and Fiscal/Budget Technicians. Types of
entry level jobs available include work in finance, managerial accounting, and
comptroller offices in the operating forces and the post and station
activities. They perform routine duties
incident to the preparation of financial records, travel vouchers, processing
of public vouchers for payment and the maintenance of internal controls.
3500 Occupational Field (Motor Transport): The motor transport OccFld
includes the operations and maintenance functions within the tactical and
commercial motor vehicle services. Qualifications required include driving and
maintenance skills of automotive vehicles and the ability to work closely with
others. The duties require hard technical skills supplemented by administrative
and managerial skills. Motor transport
Marines will be required to learn vehicle operator and maintenance procedures,
personnel and operations management techniques, preparation of orders and
directives, and record keeping procedures.
Formal schooling and standardized training is provided to Marines
entering the OccFld. Types of entry level jobs
available include work as a light or heavy vehicle operator and organizational
or intermediate maintenance mechanic.
4300 Occupational Field (Public Affairs): The public affairs OccFld
includes the gathering, preparing, and disseminating of news and feature
materials, to both internal and external audiences, about the Marine Corps'
plans, policies, programs, regulations, changes, and operations and exercises.
4400 Occupational Field (Legal Services):
The legal service OccFld consists of MOS
4421, Legal Services Specialist/Scopist and MOS 4429,
Legal Services Reporter (Stenotype). Personnel in these MOSs
provide services required in the operational, managerial, legal administrative,
typing, clerical, and courts-martial reporting/transcribing areas necessary for
the proper functioning of a legal services support section (LSSS), law center,
or office of the staff judge advocate. Marines entering the OccFld
receive MOS 4400, Basic Legal Services Marine. Formal schooling is provided to
all Marines entering the OccFld.
5500 Occupational Field (Music): Marines
in the music OccFld provide music to support military
ceremonies, official functions, community relations, personnel procurement
programs, and troop "esprit de corps."
5700 Occupational Field (Nuclear, Biological, Chemical
Defense): The NBC defense field
includes the detection, identification, warning, reporting, and decontamination
procedures associated with nuclear, biological, and chemical contamination on
the battlefield. NBC defense
specialists must be familiar with warehousing, supply, calibration, maintenance, serviceability, and accountability procedures for
all NBC defense equipment down to the battalion/squadron level. Qualifications required include emotional
stability, no hypersensitivity to protective clothing or immunizations,
a background which does not preclude qualification for a secret security clearance,
and no respiratory problems that could prevent a masked
individual from performing his/her assigned tasks. Duties involve
administrative, logistical, and technical operational skills. NBC defense specialists will be required to
learn safety procedures in handling NBC materials; physiological symptoms and
effects associated with exposure to chemical and biological (CB) chemical
warfare agents and nuclear radiation; the administration of first aid to
personnel exposed to CB warfare agents and nuclear radiation; proper storage
and maintenance for NBC materials and equipment; and the operation of NBC
defense equipment.
5800 Occupational Field (Military Police and Corrections): The military police and corrections OccFld provides the commander continuous support by
enforcing the law. They are responsible for preventing and suppressing crime;
assessing command physical security posture; preserving military control;
quelling disturbances; investigating offenses; apprehending offenders and
protecting property and personnel. They
are also are responsible for providing flightline
security; registering and controlling privately owned vehicles and weapons;
investigating traffic accidents; controlling traffic; antiterrorism; handling
and safeguarding prisoners of war, refugees, or evacuees. Also, conducting small unit offensive and
defensive combat operations; guarding military prisoners and
absentees/deserters returned to military control; and supervising brig operations
and correctional custody units.
6000/6100/6200 Occupational Fields (Aircraft Mechanics): The aircraft maintenance OccFlds
includes direct and direct support of the total airframes and power plant
package of all aviation aircraft weapons systems. Marines entering these fields
receive MOS 6000, Basic Aircraft Maintenance Marine, and then progress through
specific hard skill MOSs. After completion of formal
training, Marines are qualified to maintain airframes and aircraft component.
The opportunity to participate in a formal apprenticeship program leading to
receipt of a Department of Labor Certification of Apprenticeship Completion may
be available in some MOSs within OccFlds
60/61/62; refer to MCO 1550.22 for specific information concerning this
program. As the Marine progresses, repair and administrative requirements for
multiple systems take on an equal importance until the Marine is placed in a
management/supervisory position.
6300/6400 Occupational Fields (Aviation Electronics): The avionics OccFld
includes direct and indirect support of all aviation weapon systems. While
there is a large similarity in the skills required to provide this support, the
systems being supported are diverse.
The following examples are provided: direct support repair accomplished
at the organizational maintenance activity (OMA) which is normally accomplished
"on aircraft"; e.g., replacement of the radar antenna on the
aircraft; indirect support-repair accomplished at the intermediate maintenance
activity (IMA) which is normally accomplished "off aircraft"; e.g.,
radar system module repair, repair/calibration of the radar support
equipment. Marines entering the OccFld receive MOS 6300, Basic Avionics Marine, then
progress through specific hard skill MOSs and
ultimately are assigned MOS 6391, avionics maintenance chief, or MOS 6491,
avionics precision measuring equipment (PME) chief, for MOSs
6492/93/94.
6500 Occupational Field (Aviation Ordnance Technician): Install, test, repair, maintain, and adjust
indicating, recording, telemetering, and controlling
instruments used to measure and control variables such as pressure, flow,
temperature, motion, force, and chemical composition. Include instrument
repairers who repair, calibrate, and test instruments such as voltmeters,
ammeters, and galvanometers.
6600 Occupational Field (Aviation Administration/Computer Operations): Receive, store, and issue materials,
equipment, and other items from stockroom, warehouse, or storage yard. Keep
records and compile stock reports. Exclude stockroom laborers and workers whose
primary duties involve shipping, weighing, and checking. Monitor and control electronic computer to
process business, scientific, engineering, and other data according to
operating instructions. Exclude operators who control peripheral equipment only.
6800 Occupational Field (Meteorological Technician): Investigate atmospheric phenomena and
interpret meteorological data gathered by surface and air stations, satellites,
and radar to prepare reports and forecasts for public and other uses. Include
weather analysts and forecasters who work for radio and TV stations and whose
functions require the detailed knowledge of a meteorologist.
7000 Occupational Field (Airfield Services): The airfield services OccFld
includes the performance of aviation operations duties, aircraft rescue fire
fighting, and expeditionary airfield (EAF) equipment recovery duties. In addition to the required basic technical
skills of the particular specialty, airfield services Marines must have the
ability to work closely with others.
Airfield services Marines will be required to learn all facets of EAF
equipment, clerical and administrative procedures pertinent to airfield
operations or aircraft firefighting, and rescue techniques and equipment. Formal schooling is provided to Marines
entering the OccFld.
Entry level jobs include work as an aircraft recovery specialist,
aviation operations specialist or aircraft firefighting and rescue specialist.
7560 Military Occupational Specialty (Pilot): Pilots a rotary wing aircraft on observation,
transport, rescue, utility, and fire suppression missions. Performs missions, such as
observation, message pickup, transportation of troops and equipment, laying
wire, hoisting, rescue, and fire suppression. Operates aircraft from land
or sea with helicopter facilities. Operates aircraft from
small fields in close coordination with ground troops. The
pilot also performs spotting for naval gunfire and field artillery. Commands or may assist in commanding an
aviation unit.
8404 Military Occupational Specialty (Hospital Corpsman/field nurse): Hospital Corpsmen perform duties as
assistants in the prevention and treatment of disease and injury and assist
health care professionals in providing medical care to Navy/Marine Corps people and
their families. They may function as clinical or specialty technicians, medical
administrative personnel and health care providers at medical treatment
facilities. They also serve as battlefield corpsmen with the Marine Corps,
rendering emergency medical treatment to include initial treatment in a combat
environment. Qualified hospital
corpsmen may be assigned the responsibility of independent duty aboard ships
and submarines; Fleet Marine Force, Special Forces and Seabee units, and at
isolated duty stations where no medical officer is available.
8551 Military Occupational Specialty (Close Combat Instructor): Close combat instructors conduct training in
Principles of Close Combat.
Duties: Trains personnel in
Military Basic Skill Training
for Close Combat, Assists
close combat instructor-trainers in certifying or recertifying close combat
instructors.
8600 Military Occupational Skill (Translator): Translate and interpret written or spoken
communications from one language to another or from spoken to manual (sign
language) used by hearing-impaired.
8900 Military Occupational Specialty (Radio Operations): Receive and
transmit communications using radiotelegraph or radiotelephone equipment in
accordance with government regulations.
Repairs radio related equipment.