Marine Corps MOS · Support
0471 Personnel Retrieval and Processing Specialist
Overview
A Personnel Retrieval and Processing Specialist searches for and recovers human remains and personal effects, then processes, tentatively identifies, transports, inters, or disinters them. This specialist establishes collection points and interment sites in combat and noncombat environments, including joint, single service, and NBCR theaters of operations.
Minimum clearance: Secret
Core Skills
- forensic documentation and chain of custody
- data entry and records management
- standard operating procedure compliance
- logistics and movement coordination
- attention to detail under stress
- report writing
- interagency coordination support
- risk and safety awareness
- teamwork in high-stress environments
- confidentiality and ethics
Civilian Software & Tools
- Microsoft Office software
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Word
- Bookkeeping software
- iCIMS Talent Cloud software
Civilian Career Paths
- Emergency Management
- Supply Chain Management
- Administration
- Project Management
Training & Development
Getting Started
- National Board Examination (NBE)
- Certified Logistics Technician 4.0 (CLT 4.0)
- Certified Logistics Associate (CLA) · Funded
Career Growth
- Certification in Thanatology (CT)
- Certified Hazardous Materials Practitioner (CHMP)
- Fellow in Thanatology (FT)
Also Common
- Registry Certification
What the Work Involves
- Greet people at the funeral home.
- Perform a variety of tasks during funerals to assist funeral directors and to ensure that services run smoothly and as planned.
- Close caskets at appropriate point in services.
- Direct or escort mourners to parlors or chapels in which wakes or funerals are being held.
- Place caskets in parlors or chapels prior to wakes or funerals.
Related Occupations
- Morticians, Undertakers, and Funeral Arrangers
- Funeral Home Managers
- Crematory Operators
- Embalmers
Typical preparation for these civilian roles: a high school diploma and some on-the-job training.
Similar Specialties
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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