United States Marine Corps (USMC)

Officer Job Descriptions

MOS 6502, Aviation Ordnance Officer (II/III)

a. Summary. The aviation ordnance officer manages all aviation ordnance functions.

b. Requirements/Prerequisites

(1) Warrant officers must have completed the Aviation Ordnance AO "A" enlisted course and have demonstrated aviation ordnance qualification through performance of the duties and tasks listed below.

(2) Warrant officers must complete the Aviation Ordnance Officer Career Progression Training Course at NAS Pensacola, FL.

(3) LDOs must have demonstrated aviation ordnance qualification through performance as a warrant officer.

(4) Must have a secret security clearance.

c. Duties

(1) Directs and supervises all personnel engaged in the storage, handling, transporting, inventory, maintenance, issue, and repair of aviation munitions and aviation armament handling/test equipment.

(2) Manages the assembly, loading/downloading of aircraft, and arming/de-arming of all aviation munitions.

(3) Evaluates the aviation ordnance function for thoroughness and efficiency and promulgates changes when necessary.

(4) Advises the commanding officer on technical matters pertaining to aviation ordnance.

(5) Directs the explosive safety program.

(6) Supervises the requisitioning, receipt, allocation, and usage of aviation munitions.

(7) Manages the training of aviation ordnance personnel. Administers the Explosive Qualification and Certification Program and acts as the Chairman of the Certification Board.

(8) Publishes aviation ordnance standing operating procedures and ensures timely submission of all required ordnance reports.

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