Description
Communications Chief must possess thorough understanding of equipment capabilities and system integration for all elements of transmissions, networks, data systems, cybersecurity, information, and communications security management. They are trained to evaluate technical supportability and limitations of communications equipment, draft systems architecture, communications plans, and coordinate technical interface and restoration issues with higher, adjacent, and subordinate commands. Additionally, they are responsible for manpower management, training, equipment accountability, and operational readiness. The Communications Chief can serve as the Senior Enlisted Advisor (SEA) to the Director of Command, Control, Communications and Computers (C4), Headquarters Marine Corps and at the Marine Corps Cyberspace Operations Group (MCCOG), occupational field specialist on the staff of HQMC C4, and as Communications Chiefs for communication training battalion, at the MARFOR level, and in all levels of the Marine Air-Ground Task Force (MAGTF). The duties of the Communications Chief encompass providing assistance and advice to MAGTF Commanders AC/S G-6, Commanders of Communication Battalions, and other designated commands concerning plans, policies, procedures and emerging communications requirements and capabilities led by HQMC C4 and other proponents and advocates. Marines in this MOS may be assigned to a BIC [within their occupational field] that has been coded with one or more DoD Cyber Workforce Framework (DCWF) work role codes. Please reference DoDI 8140.10, DoDM 8140.10, and the MOS roadmap for additional training and certification requirements associated with these work role codes.
Core Skills
- communications architecture design
- network design and implementation
- systems integration
- cybersecurity risk management
- COMSEC management
- incident response coordination
- IT service management (ITSM)
- requirements analysis
- technical writing and documentation
- capacity planning
- continuity of operations planning
- vendor and stakeholder coordination
- team leadership and supervision
- training and mentoring
- troubleshooting and problem resolution
Common Certifications
- CompTIA Security+
- CompTIA Network+
- Cisco CCNA
- Cisco CCNP Enterprise
- Cisco CCNP Security
- CompTIA CySA+
- CISSP
- ITIL 4 Foundation
- Certified Information Security Manager (CISM)
- AWS Certified SysOps Administrator – Associate
Civilian Career Paths
- IT MANAGEMENT
- NETWORK ENGINEERING
- SYSTEMS ADMINISTRATION
- PROJECT MANAGEMENT
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Data sourced from official Marine Corps publications and public military occupational references. Descriptions may be summarized for clarity. Verify all information with your branch career counselor or official military documentation before making career decisions.