0170

Description

Personnel Officers function as special staff advisors to commanders and staffs on all personnel administration functions and operations. They are subject matter experts on all personnel administration disciplines and their application across the spectrum of military operations. They formulate plans, policies, and procedures pertaining to personnel administration operations at all levels of the operating forces and the supporting establishment. As officers in charge (OIC), they are responsible for the discipline, welfare, and effective employment of their unit's Marines. To fulfill these obligations, Personnel Officers must understand the duties, tasks, and responsibilities required for MOSs 0111 and 0171. Personnel Officers function as a supervisor, coordinator, and administrator of the manpower, pay and personnel information reported in the Marine Corps Total Force System (MCTFS) via the Unit Diary/Manpower Integrated Personnel System (UD/MIPS). Personnel Officers must possess knowledge of the Marine Corps standard word processing and database software packages, and the MCTFS. Personnel Officers provide advice on issues related to personal affairs, benefits, privileges, and entitlements accrued to members of the Armed Forces. Due to the diversity of commands throughout the Marine Corps, the duties and tasks performed by the Personnel Officer may overlap those performed by the manpower officer.