Marine Corps MOS · Combat & Infantry
0363 Light Armored Reconnaissance (LAR) Unit Leader
Overview
Light Armored Reconnaissance Unit Leaders advise unit commanders on planning, training, employment, logistics, maintenance, accountability, welfare, and administration. They control the employment of their vehicles and sections, help coordinate supporting arms, and supervise maintenance, embarkation, and recovery operations.
Minimum clearance: TS/SCI
Core Skills
- small unit leadership
- surveillance and reconnaissance planning
- radio communications procedures
- battle tracking and situational awareness tools use
- logistics coordination
- maintenance oversight
- risk assessment
- training and mentoring
- cross-functional coordination
- time-sensitive decision making
Civilian Software & Tools
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Office software
- Microsoft Outlook
- Microsoft PowerPoint
- Microsoft Word
- ESRI ArcGIS software
- Microsoft SharePoint
- Maintenance record software
Civilian Career Paths
- Project Management
- Physical Security
- Private Security
- Training and Education
Training & Development
Getting Started
- Firearms Instructor Certification
- Lean Six Sigma Green Belt
Career Growth
- Certified Protection Professional (CPP) · Funded
- Physical Security Professional (PSP®)
- Certified Emergency Manager (CEM)
- Project Management Professional (PMP) · Funded
Also Common
- Physical Security Professional (PSP) · Funded
What the Work Involves
- Oversee the maintenance and repair of machinery, equipment, and electrical and mechanical systems.
- Plan, administer, and control budgets for contracts, equipment, and supplies.
- Develop and maintain liaisons with municipalities, county departments, and similar entities to facilitate plan development, response effort coordination, and exchanges of personnel and equipment.
- Prepare work schedules and assign duties to subordinates.
- Learn and follow safety regulations.
Related Occupations
- First-Line Supervisors of Security Workers
- Business Continuity Planners
- Excavating and Loading Machine and Dragline Operators, Surface Mining
- Continuous Mining Machine Operators
Typical preparation for these civilian roles: vocational training or an associate degree.
Formerly Known As (Legacy)
Retired codes that converted into 0363. Each legacy page documents the cited history.
Equivalent Roles in Other Branches
Descriptions may be summarized for clarity. Verify all information with your branch career counselor or official military documentation before making career decisions.
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