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MARINE CORPS JOBS |
Combat Arms
The Marine Corps built its warrior reputation by being better
at close combat than anyone else in the world, and the
superior nature of Marine Combat Arms training is a primary
reason. Combat Arms spans a broad area of MOS designations
that includes infantry, armor and artillery specialties.
Marines in these fields are experts in battlefield tactics,
weapons use, martial arts, and survival techniques. You will
be counted among the most capable of warriors and will become
a key component of our battlefield mission.
Combat Arms encompasses a broad list of military occupational
specialties (MOS), including:
Infantry: Rifleman, light armored vehicle crewman,
mortarman, machine gunner, anti-tank missile operator
Armor: Tank crewman, amphibious assault vehicle crewman
(AAV)
Artillery: Field artillery radar operator, field
artillery cannoneer, field artillery fire control man |
Combat Service Support
Battles cannot be won with firepower alone. Without the proper
support, whether it be logistics, equipment repair, or
administration, the success of the mission would be
jeopardized. Combat Service Support (CSS) Marines are
essential to mission success.
Combat Service Support includes a broad range of military
occupational specialties (MOS):
Engineer and Construction: Metal worker, combat
engineer, bulk fuel specialist
Utilities: Electrician, refrigeration mechanic
Transportation: Motor vehicle operator
Public affairs: Combat correspondent
Personnel and Administration: Administrative clerk,
postal clerk, personnel clerk
Logistics: Maintenance management specialists,
logistics specialists, air delivery specialists
Supply: Supply administration and operations
specialists
Equipment and Vehicle Repair: Equipment mechanics,
vehicle mechanics
Ammunition and Ordinance Disposal: Small arms
technician, machinist, ammunition technician
Military Police and Corrections: Military Police,
correctional specialist |
Computer, Communications, Intelligence and Electronics
On today's battlefield, technology plays a critical role. The
difference between success and failure often comes in the form
of sophisticated communication networks and battlefield
intelligence which enhances our capability to make crucial
decisions. If you specialize in one of these areas, you might
find yourself at the control of advance electronic firing
systems or responsible for establishing satellite field
communications.
Some of the military occupational specialties (MOS) available
in computers, communications, intelligence, and electronics
are:
Media Ops: Graphics specialist, combat photographer ,
reporter and combat motion media photographer
Intelligence: Intelligence specialist and topography
intelligence specialist
Cryptography: Electronics intelligence interceptors and
special intelligence communicators
Communications: Field radio operator and communications
center operator
Data Systems: Programmer and computer systems
specialist |
Aviation Support
The Marine Corps maintains a complete fleet of aircraft,
including F/A-18 Hornet fighter jets, AV-8B Harrier jets,
AH-1W Cobra attack helicopters, and KC-130s - launched from
military installations as well as aircraft carriers and
amphibious ships. In order to keep this fleet in a constant
state of readiness the Marine Corps relies upon Aviation
Support Marines.
In Aviation Support, men and women receive professional
training in jobs integral to the success of Marine Corps
flight and combat missions. These jobs range from:
Aviation operations
Aviation electronics
Aircraft maintenance and repair
Weather service
Weapon-system support |
Special Duty
Special Duty assignments are a point of distinction within the
Marine Corps because they involve activity that is
particularly important to the Marine Corps mission.
Assignments include Marine Security Guard / Embassy duty,
Recruiting duty and Drill Instructor duty. Special Duty
assignments are filled on a volunteer basis, and because of
their importance, are awarded to Marines who have proven
themselves exemplary, or extremely "squared away." By Marine
standards, that's saying a lot. |
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Marine Corps Boot Camp |
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Parents Guide to MCRD Parris
Island
(PDF) |
 Recruits
undergo training at Marine Corps Recruit Depots (MCRD).
There are two MCRDs (boot camps), one at Parris Island,
South Carolina and the other at San Diego, California.
Male recruits from east of the Mississippi River attend
MCRD Parris Island, while those from west of the
Mississippi River attend boot camp in San Diego. Female
recruits from both sides of the Mississippi River attend
Parris Island. |
Recruit training is divided into three phases:
1. Phase 1 is Basic Learning; physical and mental.
2. Phase 2 is Rifle Training
3. Phase 3 is Field Training |
 The
Training Matrix (San Diego chart)
is a methodical and time-tested process. Every hour of
every day for 13 weeks culminating with the 54-hour
Crucible is designed for just one purpose... to make the
highest quality basically trained U.S. Marine.
The first part of week one is called "forming." The
Drill Instructors "form" new recruits by a process known
as "total immersion."
Without doubt, Marine boot camp is more challenging --
both physically and mentally -- than the basic training
programs of any of the other military services. Not only
are these requirements much higher, but recruits are
required to learn and adhere to the core values of
Honor, Courage, and Commitment.
Recruits arrive at boot camp. Gear is issued, and a
battery of physical examinations is conducted to ensure
safety. The Initial Strength Test (IST) is then
administered. Later they will learn weapons handling
from trained experts and complete the 11-obstacle
Confidence Course. |
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Crucible marks a final test of everything Marine
Recruits have learned. Here, they will experience sleep
deprivation, food rationing, and a series of intense
mental and physical tests that will put an exclamation
point on their time in recruit training. By the time
Recruits take on the Crucible, they normally have around
11 weeks of solid training behind them, and it will all
be needed. Tired and hungry, they must work together to
overcome extreme challenges or experience the bitterness
of failure as a platoon. |
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Graduation is a day that every Marine remembers as one
of life's greatest triumphs. It is the culmination of
thirteen grueling weeks of challenge and self-discovery,
and it is the day parents and friends see those they
love in a whole new light. This is only the beginning
for these men and women who will defend our nation's
freedom, and it shows in every face. From here, they
will become a part of the great lineage of the Marine
Corps. |
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(Source: U.S. Marine Corps - Information on this page deemed
reliable but not guaranteed as information may change.
See U.S. Marine recruiter for latest information.) |
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