Marine Corps MOS · Support
0408 Fatality Management Officer
Overview
A Fatality Management Officer supervises, coordinates, and determines requirements for managing human remains in combat and noncombat environments. The officer oversees search and recovery, processing, tentative identification, storage, interment, disinterment, transportation, and mortuary affairs sites, including operations in joint, single service, and CBRN environments.
Minimum clearance: Secret
Core Skills
- operations planning and coordination
- logistics and supply chain management
- case management and records control
- policy and regulatory compliance
- incident and crisis management
- interagency and civil authority coordination
- standard operating procedure development
- team leadership and supervision
- risk assessment and mitigation
- use of specialized tracking and case systems
Civilian Software & Tools
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Office software
- Microsoft Outlook
- Microsoft PowerPoint
- Autodesk AutoCAD Civil 3D
- Bentley MicroStation
- Microsoft Access
- Microsoft Project
Civilian Career Paths
- Emergency Management
- Public Health
- Administration
- Project Management
Training & Development
Getting Started
- Certified Funeral Service Practitioner (CFSP)
Career Growth
- Certified Emergency Manager (CEM)
- Project Management Professional (PMP)
Also Common
- Certified Crematory Operator (CCO)
- Certification in Thanatology (CT)
- American Board of Medicolegal Death Investigators Diplomate
- Certified Hazardous Materials Manager (CHMM)
What the Work Involves
- Supervise the activities of workers engaged in receiving, storing, testing, and shipping products or materials.
- Plan, develop, or implement warehouse safety and security programs and activities.
- Inspect physical conditions of warehouses, vehicle fleets, or equipment and order testing, maintenance, repairs, or replacements.
- Plan, organize, or manage the work of subordinate staff to ensure that the work is accomplished in a manner consistent with organizational requirements.
- Collaborate with other departments to integrate logistics with business systems or processes, such as customer sales, order management, accounting, or shipping.
Related Occupations
- Logisticians
Typical preparation for these civilian roles: a four-year degree or equivalent experience.
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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