Marine Corps Officer Job Descriptions

MOS 0602 -- Communications Officer

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MOS/Title: 0602 -- Communications Officer

Type of Officer : Unrestricted Line Officer

Type of MOS : PMOS

Rank Range: LtCol to 2ndLt

Job Description: Communications officers command, or assist in commanding, a communication unit or element. They supervise and coordinate all aspects of the planning, installation, operation, displacement and maintenance of data, telecommunication, and computer systems.

Job Requirements:

(1) Complete the Basic Communication Officer Course, MCCDC, Quantico, VA.

(2) Must be eligible for a top-secret security clearance based on a special background investigation.

(3) Must be a U.S. citizen.

Duties: For a complete listing of duties and tasks, refer to MCO 1510.117, Individual Training Standards.

Related Department of Labor Occupation Codes :

(1) Manager, Electronic Data Processing 169.167-030.

(2) Superintendent, Radio Communications 193.167-018.

(3) Manager, Communications Station 184.167-062.

Related Marine Corps Jobs:

None.

Above information derived from MCBUL 1200, part 1