United States Marine Corps (USMC)

Officer Job Descriptions

MOS 9930, Billet Designator - Air Control/AntiAir Warfare Officer

a. Summary. Air control/antiair warfare officers direct or assist in directing air support, air control, or antiaircraft missile units. Supervise and coordinate air support, air control, and antiair warfare functions.

b. Requirements/Prerequisites. This MOS will be used in T/Os to designate a billet which may be satisfied by an officer possessing MOS 7202, 7204, 7208, 7210, or 7320, but will not be assigned to an individual.

c. Duties

(1) Directs the tactical employment of air support, air control, or antiaircraft missile units.

(2) Evaluates information and intelligence, makes estimates of the situation, and formulates and executes plans of action.

(3) Directs control of aircraft in intercept of hostile aircraft and coordinates antiaircraft missile unit's fire with other missile units and with designated air control units.

(4) Advises commanders of ground and aircraft units of employment of air support, air control, and antiaircraft facilities.

(5) Selects sites, directs the construction of protected positions and the establishment and maintenance of communications.

(6) Performs liaison to ensure achievement of effective air support, air control, and antiair warfare.

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

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