United States Marine Corps (USMC)

Officer Job Descriptions

MOS 7577, Weapons and Tactics Instructor*

a. Summary. Weapons and tactics instructors train aviation personnel in the weapons system for operations in total threat environment in coordination with ground and other aviation units. This MOS will be assigned only as a skill designator MOS to qualified aviation personnel.

b. Requirements/Prerequisites

(1) Complete the Marine Aviation Weapons and Tactics Squadron, WTI Course.

(2) Must have a secret security clearance.

c. Duties

(1) Manages a unit weapons and tactics training program.

(2) Performs classroom and flight instruction on various facets of the weapons system.

(3) Provides instruction in the operations and employment of weapons systems.

(4) Analyzes performance and provides corrective guidance.

(5) Instructs on current enemy capabilities and the tactics to counter enemy threats.

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

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