Description
Civil Affairs (CA) Specialists perform various duties in both combat and non-combat environments involving the integration, planning, and conduct of civil affairs operations (CAO) and civil-military operations (CMO) in support of marine air-ground task force (MAGTF) operations. CA Specialists inform, influence, shape and gain access to the cognitive civil environment through targeted and integrated civil reconnaissance and civil engagements. This PMOS is only applicable to the reserve component. The MOS was previously listed as 0532.
Core Skills
- civil-military operations planning
- stakeholder engagement and relationship building
- information collection and civil reconnaissance
- influence and information activities support
- cross-cultural communication
- assessment and reporting of civil environments
- project and program coordination
- interagency and NGO coordination
- briefing and presentation skills
- data collection and basic analysis
- report writing and documentation
- conflict resolution and negotiation
- risk assessment in complex environments
- team leadership in small, distributed teams
Common Certifications
- Certified Emergency Manager (CEM)
- Certified Public Manager (CPM)
- Project Management Professional (PMP)
- Certified Nonprofit Professional (CNP)
- Certified in Volunteer Administration (CVA)
Civilian Career Paths
- PROJECT MANAGEMENT
- TRAINING AND EDUCATION
- PUBLIC AFFAIRS
- ADMINISTRATION
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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.