Marine Corps MOS · Combat & Infantry

1803 Assault Amphibian (AA) Officer

Overview

Assault Amphibian Officers command or assist in commanding assault amphibian units and advise supported commanders on their tactical employment. They direct units during maneuvers and combat, coordinate ship to shore movement of assault amphibious vehicles with Navy units, and oversee personnel, equipment readiness, operations, and 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
  • logistics and sustainment planning
  • team leadership and personnel management

Civilian Software & Tools

  • Microsoft Excel
  • Microsoft Office software
  • Microsoft PowerPoint
  • Adobe Acrobat
  • Adobe Creative Cloud software
  • Adobe Photoshop
  • Amazon Web Services AWS software
  • Apache Hadoop

Civilian Career Paths

  • Project Management
  • Fleet Management
  • Transportation Management
  • Facilities Management

Training & Development

Getting Started

  • Lean Six Sigma Green Belt
  • Firearms Instructor Certification
  • State POST Certification

Career Growth

  • Certified Protection Professional (CPP)
  • Physical Security Professional (PSP)
  • Certified Emergency Manager (CEM)
  • Project Management Professional (PMP)

What the Work Involves

  • Review financial statements, sales or activity reports, or other performance data to measure productivity or goal achievement or to identify areas needing cost reduction or program improvement.
  • Direct and coordinate activities of businesses or departments concerned with the production, pricing, sales, or distribution of products.
  • Direct administrative activities directly related to making products or providing services.
  • Prepare staff work schedules and assign specific duties.
  • Direct or coordinate financial or budget activities to fund operations, maximize investments, or increase efficiency.

Related Occupations

  • Logisticians
  • Chief Executives
  • Administrative Services Managers
  • Industrial Production Managers

Typical preparation for these civilian roles: a four-year degree or equivalent experience.

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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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