United States Marine Corps (USMC)

Officer Job Descriptions

MOS 5803, Military Police Officer (I)

a. Summary. Military police officers function as supervisors, coordinators, and administrators of law enforcement matters.

b. Requirements/Prerequisites

(1) This MOS will be assigned to officers who have a background and/or education in law enforcement

(2) Complete the Military Police Officers Basic (MPOB) Course at the United States Army Military Police School (USAMPS), or six months On the Job Training (OJT) accompanied by a favorable recommendation from the commanding officer. Upon successful completion of 6 months of observed fitness report time in a Reserve Military Police (MP) billet, a favorable endorsement from a military police unit inspector/instructor, drilling Reserve unrestricted officers, may request 5803 designation via an Administrative Action form to CMC (POS).

c. Duties. For a complete listing of duties and tasks, refer to MCO 1510.86A, Individual Training Standards for the Military Police and Corrections Occupational Field 58.

d. Related DOT Classification/DOT Code.

(1) Police Chief 375.117-010.

(2) Deputy Sheriff, Chief 377.167-010.