U.S. Marine Corps Enlisted Careers

Personnel and Administration

Personnel Administration Specialist

  • Manages administrative tasks including personnel records, pay, and human resources support.
  • Serves in headquarters units, administrative offices, and various commands.

Postal Clerk

  • Manages postal services, including mail sorting, distribution, and delivery.
  • Serves in postal units on bases and deployment zones.

Combat Correspondent

  • Documents and reports on Marine Corps operations and activities, producing written and multimedia content.
  • Serves in public affairs units, command centers, and deployment zones.

Intelligence

Intelligence Specialist

  • Collects, analyzes, and disseminates intelligence information to support military operations.
  • Serves in intelligence units, command centers, and operational environments.

Counterintelligence/Human Intelligence Specialist

  • Conducts counterintelligence and human intelligence operations to gather and protect critical information.
  • Serves in intelligence units, operational commands, and deployment zones.

Infantry

Rifleman

  • Engages in ground combat operations, using various weapons and tactics to achieve mission objectives.
  • Serves in infantry units, training centers, and deployment zones.

Machine Gunner

  • Operates machine guns to provide direct fire support for infantry units.
  • Serves in infantry units, training centers, and deployment zones.

Mortarman

  • Operates mortars to provide indirect fire support for infantry units.
  • Serves in infantry units, training centers, and deployment zones.

Assaultman

  • Engages in close combat using anti-armor weapons and demolitions to destroy enemy positions.
  • Serves in infantry units, training centers, and deployment zones.

Infantry Squad Leader

  • Leads infantry squads in combat operations, managing tactics and coordination.
  • Serves in infantry units, training centers, and deployment zones.

Logistics

Logistics/Embarkation Specialist

  • Manages logistics planning, embarkation, and transportation of personnel and equipment.
  • Serves in logistics units, supply depots, and operational commands.

Warehouse Clerk

  • Manages the receipt, storage, and distribution of supplies and equipment.
  • Serves in logistics units, supply depots, and operational commands.

Ammunition Technician

  • Manages the storage, handling, and distribution of ammunition and explosives.
  • Serves in ordnance units, supply depots, and operational commands.

Marine Air-Ground Task Force (MAGTF) Plans

MAGTF Planner

  • Develops and coordinates plans for Marine Air-Ground Task Force operations.
  • Serves in MAGTF units, command centers, and operational environments.

Communications

Field Radio Operator

  • Operates and maintains radio communication equipment to ensure secure and reliable communication.
  • Serves in communication units, command centers, and field operations.

Cyber Network Operator

  • Manages cyber network operations, including defense and security of information systems.
  • Serves in cyber units, command centers, and operational environments.

Field Artillery

Field Artillery Cannoneer

  • Operates and maintains artillery weapons systems to provide fire support for ground operations.
  • Serves in artillery units, training centers, and deployment zones.

Field Artillery Fire Controlman

  • Manages fire control systems for artillery units, ensuring accuracy and coordination of fire missions.
  • Serves in artillery units, command centers, and deployment zones.

Training

Marksmanship Instructor

  • Provides marksmanship training and instruction to improve shooting proficiency of Marines.
  • Serves in training units, ranges, and instructional facilities.

Drill Instructor

  • Trains and mentors recruits during basic training, instilling discipline and Marine Corps values.
  • Serves in recruit training centers.

Utilities

Utilities Chief

  • Manages utilities operations, including electrical, water, and HVAC systems.
  • Serves in engineering units, bases, and operational environments.

Water Support Technician

  • Operates and maintains water purification and distribution systems.
  • Serves in engineering units, bases, and field environments.

Engineer, Construction, Facilities & Equipment

Combat Engineer

  • Provides engineering support for combat operations, including construction, demolitions, and fortifications.
  • Serves in engineering units, bases, and operational environments.

Heavy Equipment Operator

  • Operates heavy equipment for construction and earthmoving projects.
  • Serves in engineering units, bases, and operational environments.

Construction Wireman

  • Installs and maintains electrical wiring for construction projects.
  • Serves in engineering units, bases, and operational environments.

Engineering Equipment Mechanic

  • Maintains and repairs construction and engineering equipment.
  • Serves in engineering units, bases, and operational environments.

Information Maneuver

Information Operations Specialist

  • Conducts information operations to influence, disrupt, or protect information and communication systems.
  • Serves in information operations units, command centers, and operational environments.

Amphibious Assault Vehicle

Amphibious Assault Vehicle Crewman

  • Operates and maintains amphibious assault vehicles to transport personnel and equipment.
  • Serves in amphibious units, training centers, and deployment zones.

Ground Ordnance Maintenance

Small Arms Repairer/Technician

  • Maintains and repairs small arms and light weapons to ensure operational readiness.
  • Serves in ordnance units, maintenance depots, and operational environments.

Artillery Mechanic

  • Maintains and repairs artillery weapons systems to ensure operational readiness.
  • Serves in artillery units, maintenance depots, and operational environments.

Ammunition and Explosive Ordnance Disposal

Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) Technician

  • Handles and disposes of explosive devices, ensuring safe disposal and neutralization.
  • Serves in EOD units, operational commands, and deployment zones.

Signals Intelligence/Ground Electronic Warfare

Signals Intelligence Analyst

  • Intercepts and analyzes signals intelligence to provide critical information.
  • Serves in intelligence units, command centers, and operational environments.

Electronic Warfare Specialist

  • Conducts electronic warfare operations to disrupt enemy communications and radar systems.
  • Serves in intelligence units, command centers, and operational environments.

Linguist

Cryptologic Linguist

  • Translates and analyzes foreign language communications for intelligence purposes.
  • Serves in intelligence units, command centers, and operational environments.

Ground Electronics Maintenance

Ground Electronics Maintenance Technician

  • Maintains and repairs ground electronic systems to ensure operational readiness.
  • Serves in electronics maintenance units, bases, and operational environments.

Supply Administration & Operations

Supply Administration and Operations Specialist

  • Manages supply operations, including inventory control and logistics planning.
  • Serves in logistics units, supply depots, and operational environments.

Distribution Management

Distribution Management Specialist

  • Manages the distribution and transportation of supplies and equipment.
  • Serves in logistics units, supply depots, and operational environments.

Food Service

Food Service Specialist

  • Prepares and serves meals in dining facilities, ensuring proper nutrition and food safety.
  • Serves in mess halls, bases, and field kitchens.

Financial Management

Financial Management Resource Analyst

  • Manages financial operations, budgeting, and resource allocation.
  • Serves in finance offices, bases, and command centers.

Motor Transport Career

Motor Transport Operator

  • Operates and maintains military vehicles for transportation of personnel and equipment.
  • Serves in transportation units, logistics hubs, and operational environments.

Morale, Welfare & Recreation

Recreation Specialist

  • Manages recreation programs and facilities to support morale and welfare of Marines.
  • Serves in bases, recreation centers, and operational environments.

Legal Services

Legal Services Specialist

  • Provides legal and administrative support, including legal research and preparation of legal documents.
  • Serves in legal offices, bases, and command centers.

Communication Strategy

Combat Camera Specialist

  • Documents and reports on Marine Corps operations and activities through photography and videography.
  • Serves in public affairs units, command centers, and deployment zones.

Music

Musician

  • Performs as a member of the Marine Corps Band, providing musical support for ceremonies and events.
  • Serves in military bands, ceremonial units, and special events.

Chemical, Biological, Radiological & Nuclear Defense

CBRN Defense Specialist

  • Conducts defense and response operations for chemical, biological, radiological, and nuclear threats.
  • Serves in CBRN units, bases, and operational environments.

Military Police & Corrections

Military Police

  • Enforces law and order, conducts security operations, and manages detention facilities.
  • Serves on bases, in security units, and operational environments.

Corrections Specialist

  • Manages military correctional facilities and oversees the custody and rehabilitation of detainees.
  • Serves in military police units, correctional facilities, and operational environments.

Electronics Maintenance

Electronics Maintenance Technician

  • Maintains and repairs electronic systems to ensure operational readiness.
  • Serves in electronics maintenance units, bases, and operational environments.

Aircraft Maintenance

Aircraft Mechanic

  • Maintains and repairs aircraft systems to ensure operational readiness.
  • Serves in aviation units, maintenance depots, and airbases.

Aircraft Mechanic (Hydraulics)

  • Maintains and repairs hydraulic systems on aircraft.
  • Serves in aviation units, maintenance depots, and airbases.

Aircraft Mechanic (Structures)

  • Maintains and repairs aircraft structures, including airframes and fuselage components.
  • Serves in aviation units, maintenance depots, and airbases.

Avionics

Avionics Technician

  • Maintains and repairs avionics systems on aircraft.
  • Serves in aviation units, maintenance depots, and airbases.

Aviation Ordnance

Aviation Ordnance Technician

  • Manages and maintains aircraft weapons and ordnance systems.
  • Serves in aviation units, maintenance depots, and airbases.

Aviation Logistics

Aviation Logistics Information Management Support Specialist

  • Manages logistics information systems to support aviation operations.
  • Serves in aviation units, logistics centers, and airbases.

Meteorology & Oceanography

Meteorology and Oceanography Specialist

  • Collects and analyzes meteorological and oceanographic data to support mission planning and operations.
  • Serves in weather units, command centers, and operational environments.

Airfield Services

Airfield Operations Specialist

  • Manages airfield operations, ensuring safe and efficient aircraft movement.
  • Serves on airfields, in control towers, and operations centers.

Air Control/Air Support/Anti-Air Warfare/Air Traffic Control

Air Traffic Control Specialist

  • Manages the safe and orderly flow of air traffic, providing instructions to aircraft in the air and on the ground.
  • Serves in aviation units, airfields, and air traffic control towers.

Anti-Air Warfare Specialist

  • Operates and maintains anti-air warfare systems to protect against aerial threats.
  • Serves in air defense units, command centers, and operational environments.

Air Control/Air Support Specialist

  • Coordinates and controls air support operations to provide fire support for ground forces.
  • Serves in aviation units, command centers, and operational environments.

Navigation Officer/Enlisted Flight Crews

Flight Crew Chief

  • Manages and oversees aircraft flight operations, ensuring safety and efficiency.
  • Serves in aviation units, aircraft squadrons, and deployment zones.

Navigation Officer

  • Manages navigation systems and ensures accurate and safe passage for aircraft.
  • Serves in aviation units, aircraft squadrons, and deployment zones.

Miscellaneous Requirements MOS

Recruiter

  • Identifies, screens, and recruits individuals for service in the Marine Corps.
  • Serves in recruiting stations, offices, and various locations.

Drill Instructor

  • Trains and mentors recruits during basic training, instilling discipline and Marine Corps values.
  • Serves in recruit training centers.