Marine Corps MOS · Combat & Infantry
0372 Marine Raider
Overview
A Marine Raider executes special operations activities including direct action, special reconnaissance, counterterrorism, unconventional warfare, foreign internal defense, security force assistance, and counterinsurgency. The Raider can operate independently or rapidly integrate within the joint force.
Minimum clearance: Secret at entry, TS/SCI to maintain
Core Skills
- special reconnaissance and surveillance
- tactical communications and networking
- intelligence collection and reporting
- mission planning and execution
- small unit leadership and team coordination
- operating in joint and interagency environments
- risk assessment and mitigation
- problem solving in austere environments
- training and advising partner forces
- situational awareness and threat analysis
Civilian Software & Tools
- ESRI ArcGIS software
- Global positioning system GPS software
- Radar software
- Cartography software
- Microsoft Office software
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft PowerPoint
- Microsoft Project
Civilian Career Paths
- Private Security
- Physical Security
- Intelligence Analysis
- Emergency Management
Training & Development
Getting Started
- First Aid/CPR/AED
- Executive Protection Certificate
Career Growth
- Physical Security Professional (PSP®)
- Certified Protection Professional (CPP®)
- Certified Energy Manager (CEM®)
- Project Management Professional (PMP) · Funded
Also Common
- Certified Protection Professional (CPP) · Funded
- Physical Security Professional (PSP) · Funded
- Firearms Instructor Certification
- Certified Emergency Manager (CEM)
- Tactical Emergency Casualty Care (TECC)
What the Work Involves
- Coordinate disaster response or crisis management activities, such as ordering evacuations, opening public shelters, and implementing special needs plans and programs.
- Develop and maintain liaisons with municipalities, county departments, and similar entities to facilitate plan development, response effort coordination, and exchanges of personnel and equipment.
- Check all layers of maps to ensure accuracy, identifying and marking errors and making corrections.
- Supervise and coordinate the investigation of criminal cases, offering guidance and expertise to investigators, and ensuring that procedures are conducted in accordance with laws and regulations.
- Plan, organize, or manage the work of subordinate staff to ensure that the work is accomplished in a manner consistent with organizational requirements.
Related Occupations
- First-Line Supervisors of Security Workers
- Logisticians
- Business Continuity Planners
- Geodetic Surveyors
Typical preparation for these civilian roles: vocational training or an associate degree.
Formerly Known As (Legacy)
Retired codes that converted into 0372. 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.
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