Marine Corps MOS · Aviation

7202 Command and Control Officer

Overview

An Air Command and Control Officer plans and coordinates Marine Air Command and Control Systems activities and directs tactical operations. This officer controls assigned aircraft and missiles, integrates surface and airborne fires, manages radar networks and tactical data links, plans airspace, and oversees unmanned aircraft and ground based air defense integration.

Minimum clearance: TS/SCI

Core Skills

  • air command and control planning
  • airspace management and deconfliction
  • tactical data link employment and management
  • joint and coalition air operations integration
  • operations center management and battle tracking
  • procedural control of aircraft and missiles
  • operations planning and execution (ATO/ACO processes)
  • multi-agency coordination and liaison
  • technical and operational briefing
  • team leadership and watchfloor supervision

Civilian Software & Tools

  • Atlassian JIRA
  • Microsoft Excel
  • Microsoft Office software
  • Microsoft Power BI
  • Microsoft PowerPoint
  • Microsoft SharePoint
  • Python
  • SAP software

Civilian Career Paths

  • Aviation Management
  • Project Management
  • IT Management
  • Network Operations

Training & Development

Getting Started

  • FAA Control Tower Operator Certificate
  • OSHA 30-Hour General Industry

Career Growth

  • FAA Control Tower Operator Certificate
  • ACE Safety Management Systems (SMS) Certification

Also Common

  • FAA Air Traffic Control Specialist Certification
  • Certified Aviation Manager (CAM)
  • Project Management Professional (PMP)

What the Work Involves

  • Troubleshoot program and system malfunctions to restore normal functioning.
  • Provide staff and users with assistance solving computer-related problems, such as malfunctions and program problems.
  • Test, maintain, and monitor computer programs and systems, including coordinating the installation of computer programs and systems.
  • Use the computer in the analysis and solution of business problems, such as development of integrated production and inventory control and cost analysis systems.
  • Coordinate and link the computer systems within an organization to increase compatibility so that information can be shared.

Related Occupations

  • Software Developers
  • Computer and Information Systems Managers
  • Database Administrators
  • Computer Network Architects

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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