Marine Corps MOS · Logistics

2102 Ordnance Officer

Overview

Ordnance officers manage ordnance operations across Marine forces, expeditionary forces, bases, posts, stations, and Headquarters Marine Corps. They serve as technical advisors, command or assist ground ordnance maintenance units, and test, evaluate, or advise in foreign and joint environments.

Core Skills

  • maintenance management
  • asset and lifecycle management
  • logistics and supply chain coordination
  • quality assurance and compliance
  • technical policy and SOP development
  • risk management and safety compliance
  • budgeting and resource allocation
  • cross functional team leadership
  • training program development
  • root cause and failure analysis

Civilian Software & Tools

  • Autodesk AutoCAD
  • Microsoft Excel
  • Microsoft Office software
  • Microsoft PowerPoint
  • Amazon DynamoDB
  • Amazon Elastic Compute Cloud EC2
  • Amazon Redshift
  • Amazon Web Services AWS software

Civilian Career Paths

  • Supply Chain Management
  • Project Management
  • Inventory Management

Training & Development

Getting Started

  • Lean Six Sigma Green Belt

Career Growth

  • APICS CPIM
  • APICS CSCP
  • Project Management Professional (PMP)

Also Common

  • Certified in Planning and Inventory Management (CPIM)
  • Certified Professional Logistician (CPL)

What the Work Involves

  • Manage the coordination and overall integration of technical activities in architecture or engineering projects.
  • Direct, review, or approve project design changes.
  • Consult or negotiate with clients to prepare project specifications.
  • Prepare budgets, bids, or contracts.
  • Present and explain proposals, reports, or findings to clients.

Related Occupations

  • Industrial Engineers
  • Project Management Specialists
  • Logistics Engineers
  • Electrical Engineers

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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