There are over 150 different officer jobs in the United States Marine Corps, many of which are very similar to one another. Each job in the Marine Corps, whether for officers or enlisted personnel, is assigned a Military Occupational Specialty (MOS) code to distinguish it from others. It’s not uncommon for jobs to overlap or have responsibilities that are shared. Officer jobs in the Marine Corps are divided into several categories, including communications, intelligence, linguistics, artillery, maintenance, public affairs, and others.
There are some Marine Corps officer positions that are critical to the Corps’ mission. One of these jobs is linguist, which can be held by officers or enlisted personnel. The linguist’s job is to translate languages. Listening to phone calls or other intelligence and translating what is said, or serving as an interpreter in a foreign country, are examples of this. Linguists are mission-critical because communication would be impossible in many situations without them.
Different Marine Corps officer jobs deal with tactical communications, telephone systems, network operations, strategy, and more in the area of communications. Combat engineers, facilities management officers, equipment officers, and combat engineer officers are all officer jobs in the field of engineering. Criminal investigators, corrections officers, and military police officers are all examples of officer jobs. Trainers, supply officers, and those who work in air traffic, air support, air defense, and air command and control are just a few of the Marine Corps officer jobs that deal with aviation.
These are just a few of the many interesting and challenging officer positions available in the Marine Corps. Officers who can help things run smoothly are needed in every division and aspect of the Corps. Contacting the Marine Corps office in one’s own geographic area is the best way to learn more about officer positions in the Marine Corps.