United States Marine Corps (USMC)

Commissioned Officer Job Descriptions

MOS 0170, Personnel Officer (III)

a. Summary. Personnel officers are special staff officers, who supervise and manage a consolidated administrative office in matters pertaining to personnel administration. Personnel officers must understand the duties, tasks and responsibilities required for MOSs 0121, 0151, 0171, and 0193. Personnel officers function as a supervisor, coordinator, and administrator of the manpower, personnel and pay information reported into the Marine Corps Total Force System (MCTFS) via the Unit Diary/Manpower Integrated Personnel System (UD/MIPS), the On Line Diary System (OLDS), or the Student Entry Level Management System (SELMS) Personnel officers must possess knowledge of the Marine Corps standard word processing and database software packages, and the MCTFS. Personnel officers advise on issues related to personal affairs, benefits, and privileges accrued to members of the Armed Forces. Due to the diversity of commands throughout the Marine Corps, the duties and tasks performed by the personnel officer may overlap those performed by the adjutant.

b. Requirements/Prerequisites

(1) Complete the Personnel Officer Course conducted at MCB Camp Lejeune, NC or have 3 years time in grade as a GySgt prior to appointment.

(2) Must have previously served in MOS 0193. 1-5 1105 MOS MANUAL

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

d. Related DOT Classification/DOT Code (1) Supervisor, Personnel Clerks 209.132-010. (2) Manager, Personnel 166.117-018.

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