United States Marine Corps (USMC)

Commissioned Officer Job Descriptions

MOS 0160, Postal Officer (III)

a. Summary. Postal officers manage postal operations and postal services at installations, commands, and while deployed. They act as Installation Official Mail Managers, ensuring that the Official Mail Cost Control Program (OMCCP) works effectively. They represent the commanding officer to the other services, tenant activities, the Department of Defense (DoD), and the U.S. Postal Service (USPS) for all postal and official mail matters.

b. Requirements/Prerequisites

(1) Must have a secret security clearance.

(2) Complete the Postal Operation and Supervisors Courses at Ft. Jackson, SC.

(3) Have experience as a postal clerk, 0161, in order to properly supervise postal operations and identify noncompliance, abuse, or depredations.

(4) Must have no record of derogatory or unfavorable conduct that casts doubt on the officer's trustworthiness and honesty.

(5) Have no history of psychiatric disorder, alcoholism, or drug abuse unless a medical evaluation determines the condition no longer exists.

(6) Have no convictions by court martial, UCMJ punishment for postal related offenses within the last 3 years, or civilian convictions other than minor traffic violations.

c. Duties. For complete listing of duties and tasks, refer to MCO 1510.53, Individual Training Standards.

d. Related DOT Classification/DOT Code. Postmaster 188. 167-066.

Information Derived From MCO P1200.7V Part 1. Current as of Nov 00