United States Marine Corps (USMC)

Officer Job Descriptions

MOS 7576, Pilot VMO (I)#

a. Summary. Pilots VMO operate fixed-wing aircraft on observation, reconnaissance, and escort missions.

b. Requirements/Prerequisites

(1) Must be a U.S. citizen.

(2) Must have a secret security clearance.

c. Duties

(1) Performs missions, such as observation, photographic reconnaissance, target identification, destruction of enemy aircraft, neutralization of ground fire, limited close air support against lightly defended target areas, liaison, and cargo/personnel transportation.

(2) Operates from small fields in close coordination with ground troops, and performs spotting for naval gunfire and field artillery.

(3) Commands or assists in commanding an aviation unit.

d. Related DOT Classification/DOT Code. Airplane Pilot, Commercial 196.263-014.

# This MOS is no longer being assigned. Officers currently assigned this MOS may retain it as primary until attrition or conversion to another primary MOS.

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