Marine Corps MOS · Engineering
1371 Combat Engineer
Overview
Combat Engineers conduct engineer reconnaissance, emplace obstacle systems, breach urban and explosive obstacles, clear routes and areas, and perform mine and countermine operations. They employ demolitions and military explosives, construct roads, trails, landing zones, survivability positions, base camps, and combat outposts, repair nonstandard bridges, and fight as provisional infantry.
Core Skills
- route clearance planning and execution
- use of detection and sensing equipment
- basic GIS and mapping tools usage
- risk assessment and mitigation
- project planning and coordination
- safety and compliance with engineering standards
- team leadership in field operations
- equipment inspection and preventive maintenance
- radio and digital communications procedures
- problem solving in austere environments
Civilian Software & Tools
- Drawing and drafting software
- Construction Management Software ProEst
- Estimating software
- Hard Dollar HD Project Estimating
- Autodesk AutoCAD
- ESRI ArcGIS software
- Blaster's Tool and Supply Company Blaster's Calculator
Civilian Career Paths
- Construction Management
- Civil Engineering
- Facilities Management
- Project Management
Training & Development
Getting Started
- Construction Documents Technologist (CDT)
- Masonry Field Testing Technician (MFTT)
- NRCA ProCertified Asphalt Shingle Systems Installer
Career Growth
- Certified Professional Constructor (CPC)
- Coastal and Floodplain Construction Inspector: C1 · Funded
- NRCA ProCertified EPDM Systems Installer
Also Common
- NRCA ProCertified Thermoplastic Systems Installer
What the Work Involves
- Study specifications in blueprints, sketches, or building plans to prepare project layout and determine dimensions and materials required.
- Assemble and fasten materials to make frameworks or props, using hand tools and wood screws, nails, dowel pins, or glue.
- Set the forms that hold concrete to the desired pitch and depth, and align them.
- Examine blast areas to determine amounts and kinds of explosive charges needed and to ensure that safety laws are observed.
- Place explosive charges in holes or other spots; then detonate explosives to demolish structures or to loosen, remove, or displace earth, rock, or other materials.
Related Occupations
- Earth Drillers, Except Oil and Gas
- Helpers--Extraction Workers
- Rotary Drill Operators, Oil and Gas
- Continuous Mining Machine Operators
Typical preparation for these civilian roles: a high school diploma and some on-the-job training.
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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