Marine Corps (USMC) Enlisted Job Descriptions

OCCUPATIONAL FIELD 06, COMMAND AND CONTROL SYSTEMS

The command and control systems occupational field includes the design, installation, interconnection, and operation of communication networks and information systems used to transmit information and data.

Marines in this field operate and perform preventive maintenance on both hardware and software systems; including telephone, teletype, switching, radio, cryptographic, and computer systems, which are essential links in the overall functions of command and control. They must have basic to advanced manual and language skills and must be able to master precise communication and computer procedures, as well as interact on a daily basis with users to solve command and control systems challenges. Attention to detail and the ability to work closely with others are essential requirements.

Eligibility for a security clearance is a requirement for some command and control systems specialties. Marines entering command and control systems are assigned MOS 0600, Basic Command and Control Systems Marine. They will participate in various command and control systems functions while training for a designated MOS within the OccFld.

Entry-level jobs available include work as a field radio operator, wireman, multichannel equipment operator, satellite communications equipment operator, small computer systems technician, or data network technician. The opportunity to participate in a formal apprenticeship program leading to receipt of a Department of Labor Certificate of Apprenticeship Completion may be available in some MOSs within OccFld 0600; refer to MCO 1550.22 for specific information concerning this program. See figure 3-XX for additional information concerning the career/grade structure and schooling of these Marines. More detail information on tasks and training objectives can be found in MCO 1510._, ITS System for Command and Control Systems, Occupational Field 06.

 

Primary MOS's
MOS	Job Title	Authorized Ranks
0612	Field Wireman	Sgt to Pvt
0613	Construction Wireman	Sgt to Pvt
0614	Unit Level Circuit Switch (ULCS) Operator/Maintainer	Sgt to Pvt
0619	Wire Chief	GySgt to SSgt
0621	Field Radio Operator	Sgt to Pvt
0622	Mobile Multichannel Equipment Operator	Sgt to Pvt
0624	High Frequency Communication Central Operator	Sgt to Pvt
0626	Fleet SATCOM Terminal Operator	Sgt to Pvt
0627	Ground Mobile Forces SATCOM Operator	Sgt to Pvt
0629	Radio Chief	Gysgt to SSgt
0691	Operational Communication Chief	MGySqt to GySgt
Secondary MOS's (See Note Below)
0647	PLRS Master Station Operator	SSgt to Cpl
0648	Radio Frequency Management Technician	SSgt to Cpl
Note: A secondary MOS is a "job within a job." It denotes a special skill or training that the Marine holds in addition to the general requirements of his/her Primary MOS.