Description
Maritime Space Officers (MSO) serve as the principal advisor for integration of space effects and capabilities into fleet marine force (FMF) operations. They serve as commanders and staff officers in the FMF, on joint assignments, and in key billets throughout the information community. MSOs are responsible for the deliberate, detailed planning and employment of space capabilities and effects, as well as the coordination and integration of space operations into a unit’s overall scheme of maneuver. They evaluate both friendly and adversary capabilities, and develop, coordinate, and execute approved space operations activities.
Core Skills
- space operations planning
- satellite communications fundamentals
- orbital mechanics basics
- joint and coalition operations planning
- intelligence integration
- electromagnetic spectrum management
- risk assessment and mission analysis
- operations research and modeling
- briefing and executive communication
- staff and policy writing
- cross functional team leadership
- requirements definition and capabilities integration
- data analysis and visualization
- cyber and space convergence awareness
- incident response coordination
Common Certifications
- CompTIA Security+
- Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP)
- Certified Information Security Manager (CISM)
- GIAC Certified Incident Handler (GCIH)
- GIAC Cyber Threat Intelligence (GCTI)
- AWS Certified Solutions Architect – Associate
- Certified Cloud Security Professional (CCSP)
- ITIL 4 Foundation
- Project Management Professional (PMP)
- Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH)
Civilian Career Paths
- SATELLITE COMMUNICATIONS
- TELECOMMUNICATIONS
- IT MANAGEMENT
- PROJECT MANAGEMENT
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