Marine Corps MOS · Support
5711 Chemical, Biological, Radiological, and Nuclear (CBRN) Defense Specialist
Overview
Chemical, Biological, Radiological, and Nuclear Defense Specialists monitor unit operations, facilitate warnings and reports, and coordinate response activities from the combat operations center. They train personnel on protective equipment and survival measures, assess exposure and contamination information, and prepare defense equipment for embarkation, deployment, and employment.
Minimum clearance: Secret
Core Skills
- CBRN threat assessment
- incident response planning
- operations center support
- warning and reporting procedures
- sensor and detection system operation
- data collection and analysis
- risk assessment and mitigation
- training development and delivery
- emergency management coordination
- briefing and report writing
Civilian Software & Tools
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Office software
- Microsoft Outlook
- Microsoft PowerPoint
- Microsoft Word
- Adobe Acrobat
- ESRI ArcGIS software
- Computerized maintenance management system software CMMS
Civilian Career Paths
- Emergency Management
- Project Management
- Administration
Training & Development
Getting Started
- Certified Safety Professional (CSP) · Funded
- Certified School Safety Manager (CSSM)
- Hazardous Material Endorsement (H)
- Industrial Radiography Radiation Safety Personnel: X-Ray (IRSSP-X-Ray) · Funded
- Industrial Radiography Radiation Safety Personnel: X-Ray and RAM (IRSSP-Combo) · Funded
Career Growth
- Registered Radiation Protection Technologist (RRPT) · Funded
- Associate Emergency Manager (AEM)
- Certified Emergency Manager (CEM)
- Certified Hazardous Materials Manager (CHMM)
- Certified Hazardous Materials Practitioner (CHMP)
What the Work Involves
- Investigate hazardous conditions or spills or outbreaks of disease or food poisoning, collecting samples for analysis.
- Record test data and prepare reports, summaries, or charts that interpret test results.
- Supply, operate, or maintain personal protective equipment.
- Test workplaces for environmental hazards, such as exposure to radiation, chemical or biological hazards, or excessive noise.
- Inspect or evaluate workplace environments, equipment, or practices to ensure compliance with safety standards and government regulations.
Related Occupations
- Environmental Compliance Inspectors
- Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health
- Health and Safety Engineers, Except Mining Safety Engineers and Inspectors
- Environmental Engineering Technologists and Technicians
Typical preparation for these civilian roles: vocational training or an associate degree.
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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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