Marine Corps MOS · Intelligence
6802 Meteorological and Oceanographic (METOC) Services Officer
Overview
A Meteorological and Oceanographic Services Officer plans, directs, and leads METOC operations across operating forces and supporting establishments. They provide expertise on the METOC discipline and its application in decision-making while maintaining advanced competency in meteorology and littoral oceanography and comprehension of geospatial intelligence concepts.
Minimum clearance: TS/SCI
Core Skills
- meteorological and oceanographic analysis
- environmental data collection and quality control
- model interpretation and forecast production
- decision support and risk assessment
- integration of METOC into operations planning
- data visualization and geospatial analysis
- sensor and instrument employment oversight
- technical report writing and briefing
- team leadership and training
- collaboration with intelligence and operations staffs
Civilian Software & Tools
- Microsoft Office software
- Adobe Photoshop
- C++
- IBM SPSS Statistics
- Linux
- Microsoft Access
- Microsoft Excel
Civilian Career Paths
- Geospatial Intelligence
- Intelligence Analysis
- Project Management
- Training and Education
Training & Development
Getting Started
- Esri ArcGIS Pro Foundation
- Certified Remote Sensing Technologist (ASPRS)
- MathWorks Certified MATLAB Associate
- FAA Part 107 Remote Pilot Certificate
Career Growth
- Esri ArcGIS Pro Associate
- Certified Mapping Scientist, Remote Sensing (ASPRS)
- Geographic Information Systems Professional (GISP)
- American Meteorological Society Certified Consulting Meteorologist
- Project Management Professional (PMP)
What the Work Involves
- Develop or use mathematical or computer models for weather forecasting.
- Interpret data, reports, maps, photographs, or charts to predict long- or short-range weather conditions, using computer models and knowledge of climate theory, physics, and mathematics.
- Conduct meteorological research into the processes or determinants of atmospheric phenomena, weather, or climate.
- Formulate predictions by interpreting environmental data, such as meteorological, atmospheric, oceanic, paleoclimate, climate, or related information.
- Broadcast weather conditions, forecasts, or severe weather warnings to the public via television, radio, or the Internet or provide this information to the news media.
Related Occupations
- Hydrologists
- Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers
- Remote Sensing Scientists and Technologists
- Data Scientists
Typical preparation for these civilian roles: a four-year degree or equivalent experience.
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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