Description
The Light Armored Reconnaissance (LAR) Unit Leader serves as the enlisted technical and tactical advisor to the LAR unit commander. He/She assists the commander with all aspects of the planning, training, employment, logistical support, maintenance, accountability, welfare, and administrative functions in support of the LAR unit’s mission. He/She controls the employment of his vehicle and section within the unit and assists with the coordination and implementation of supporting arms. He/She supervises and coordinates the performance of maintenance, maintenance management, embarkation, and recovery operations. Staff sergeants are employed as LAR platoon sergeants and gunnery sergeants are employed as LAR Company Operation Chiefs.
Core Skills
- tactical communications planning
- small unit leadership
- intelligence preparation of the battlefield
- surveillance and reconnaissance planning
- reporting and debriefing
- digital mapping and navigation
- radio communications procedures
- battle tracking and situational awareness tools use
- logistics coordination
- maintenance oversight
- risk assessment
- training and mentoring
- briefing and written reporting
- cross-functional coordination
- time-sensitive decision making
Common Certifications
- ASIS Certified Protection Professional (CPP)
- ASIS Physical Security Professional (PSP)
- Project Management Professional (PMP)
- FEMA Emergency Management Institute Certifications
- Certified Emergency Manager (CEM)
- Lean Six Sigma Green Belt
- Firearms Instructor Certification
Civilian Career Paths
- PROJECT MANAGEMENT
- PHYSICAL SECURITY
- PRIVATE 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.