United States Marine Corps (USMC)

Officer Job Descriptions

MOS 9962, Parachutist Officer

a. Summary. Parachutist are trained and equipped Marine officers, able to parachute from an aircraft.

b. Requirements/Prerequisites

(1) Complete a military parachute jump training course.

(2) Must pass physical and maintain physical fitness standards specified by COMNAEDCOM.

c. Duties. Utilizes the parachute as a means of entry into the objective area to accomplish missions appropriate to billet assigned.

d. Related DOT Classification/DOT Code. Parachutist 159.347-018.

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