Description
Infantry Officers are the commanders or their assistants in infantry and reconnaissance units in Marine Air-Ground Task Forces (MAGTFs). They plan, direct, and assist in the deployment and tactical employment of MAGTFs and any subordinate infantry and reconnaissance units. Infantry Officers are responsible for the discipline, morale, and welfare of their unit's Marines. To fulfill these responsibilities, they evaluate intelligence, estimate the operational situation, and formulate, coordinate, and execute appropriate plans for offensive/defensive maneuver, reconnaissance, fire support, nuclear, biological and chemical defense, directed energy warfare, communications and operational logistics and maintenance.
Core Skills
- operational planning and execution
- intelligence preparation of the battlespace
- risk assessment and mitigation
- team leadership and personnel management
- cross-functional coordination and liaison
- briefing and written communication
- decision making under uncertainty
- use of digital command and control tools
- training development and delivery
- after-action review and process improvement
- logistics and resource management
- situational awareness and common operating picture use
- basic understanding of communications and IT enablers
Common Certifications
- ASIS Certified Protection Professional (CPP)
- ASIS Physical Security Professional (PSP)
- State POST Law Enforcement Certification
- FEMA Emergency Management Institute Certifications
- Certified Emergency Manager (CEM)
- Project Management Professional (PMP)
- Firearms Instructor Certification
- Executive Protection/Close Protection Certification
- EMT-Basic
Civilian Career Paths
- PROJECT MANAGEMENT
- EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT
- PHYSICAL SECURITY
- TRAINING AND EDUCATION
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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.