Description
Assault Amphibian Officers command, or assist in commanding, assault amphibian (AA) units, provide recommendations to the supported unit commander for the tactical employment of AA units. They also direct AA units on maneuvers, tactical problems, and in combat. In conjunction with the U.S. Navy units, they control the ship to shore movement of AAVs. AAV Officers are responsible for the AA unit's personnel and equipment readiness, operational employment, and the identification and coordination of required logistics support.
Core Skills
- operations and mission planning
- complex systems employment and integration
- fleet and asset management
- readiness and maintenance oversight
- risk assessment and mitigation
- command and control procedures
- cross-domain coordination with naval forces
- training program development and evaluation
- standard operating procedures development
- data-driven readiness reporting
- logistics and sustainment planning
- team leadership and personnel management
- after-action review and lessons learned
- process improvement and optimization
Common Certifications
- Certified Protection Professional (CPP)
- Physical Security Professional (PSP)
- Certified Emergency Manager (CEM)
- FEMA Emergency Management Institute Certifications (ICS 100/200/700/800)
- Project Management Professional (PMP)
- Lean Six Sigma (Green Belt/Black Belt)
- Firearms Instructor Certification
- State POST Certification
Civilian Career Paths
- PROJECT MANAGEMENT
- FLEET MANAGEMENT
- TRANSPORTATION MANAGEMENT
- FACILITIES 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.