Description
Combat Engineers conduct engineer reconnaissance; emplace obstacle systems; conduct breaching operations; reduce explosive obstacles/hazards conduct mine/countermine operations; employ demolitions and military explosives; conduct urban breaching; conduct route and area clearance; non-standard bridging/repair; construct and maintain combat roads and trails; construct expedient roads and airfield/landing zones; design and construct survivability positions; perform expedient vertical and horizontal construction; design, construct and maintain base camps/forward operating bases and combat outposts; 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
- technical report and log writing
- 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
- checklist-driven operations
- problem solving in austere environments
Common Certifications
- OSHA 30-Hour Construction
- Heavy Equipment Operator Certification
- Certified Welding Inspector (CWI)
- Explosives Handler/Blaster Certification
- Journeyman Carpenter/Electrician/Plumber (as applicable)
- Construction Manager-in-Training (CMIT)
Civilian Career Paths
- CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT
- CIVIL ENGINEERING
- FACILITIES MANAGEMENT
- PROJECT MANAGEMENT
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Data sourced from official Marine Corps publications and public military occupational references. Descriptions may be summarized for clarity. Verify all information with your branch career counselor or official military documentation before making career decisions.