United States Marine Corps (USMC)

Officer Job Descriptions

MOS 0802, Field Artillery Officer (I)

a. Summary. Field artillery officers command, or assist commanders in directing field artillery units. Directs tactical employment of the field artillery unit in combat, coordinates unit's fire with other artillery units, with mortar, air, and naval surface fire Support ships. Evaluates intelligence, plans targeting at all echelons, directs administration, communication, Supply, maintenance, and security activities of artillery units.

b. Requirements/Prerequisites

(1) Complete the Field Artillery Officer Basic Course at Ft. Sill, OK.

(2) For Selected Marine Corps Reserve:

(a) Twelve months on-the-job training (OJT) in a drilling SMCR artillery battery 0802 billet.

(b) Complete the 14th Marine Regimental Safety Certification Program Examination.

(c) Complete the Reserve Officer Artillery Certification Course Nonresident Course of Instruction.

(d) Upon completion of (a) and (b) above and based upon the recommendation of the unit commander, complete the Reserve Artillery Officer Certification Course Resident Instruction at Ft.
Sill, OK.

c. Duties. For a complete listing of duties and tasks, refer to MCO 1510.80_, Individual Training Standards.

d. Related DOT Classification/DOT Code. No civilian equivalent.

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