Marine Corps MOS · Combat & Infantry
0321 Reconnaissance Marine
Overview
A Reconnaissance Marine conducts multi-domain reconnaissance and surveillance, long-range patrols, scouting, and intelligence collection in support of commanders. The Marine also performs combat swimming, small boat operations, demolitions, supporting arms observation, long-range communications, parachuting, and combatant diving.
Minimum clearance: Secret
Core Skills
- multi-domain reconnaissance planning
- surveillance and reporting
- small unit leadership
- communications equipment operation
- navigation and GPS utilization
- intelligence collection and reporting procedures
- risk assessment
- mission planning and debriefing
- stress management and resilience
- problem solving in austere environments
Civilian Software & Tools
- ESRI ArcGIS software
- Cartography software
- Global positioning system GPS software
- Radar software
- Echo sounder software
- Autopilot software
Civilian Career Paths
- Private Security
- Executive Protection
- Intelligence Analysis
- Emergency Management
Training & Development
Getting Started
- CompTIA A+ · Funded
- CompTIA Network+ · Funded
- Associate Protection Professional (APP) · Funded
Career Growth
- Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM) · Funded
- Certified Hazardous Materials Practitioner (CHMP)
- Certified Protection Professional (CPP) · Funded
Also Common
- Certified Dangerous Goods Professional (CDGP)
What the Work Involves
- Design or develop information databases that include geographic or topographic data.
- Produce or update overlay maps to show information boundaries, water locations, or topographic features on various base maps or at different scales.
- Consult maps, charts, weather reports, or navigation equipment to determine and direct ship movements.
- Steer and operate vessels, using radios, depth finders, radars, lights, buoys, or lighthouses.
- Maintain desired courses, using compasses or electronic navigational aids.
Related Occupations
- Geodetic Surveyors
- Sailors and Marine Oilers
- Ship Engineers
- Business Continuity Planners
Typical preparation for these civilian roles: vocational training or an associate degree.
Formerly Known As (Legacy)
Retired codes that converted into 0321. Each legacy page documents the cited history.
Descriptions may be summarized for clarity. Verify all information with your branch career counselor or official military documentation before making career decisions.
Report an error on this page