The 0302/1802/1803 MOS Merger: Infantry and Combat Arms One in the Same

Abstract

Marine Corps FMF commanders require a more flexible and experienced ground combat arms officer who is able draw on a variety of assignments to meet the challenges of today's operating environment. Manpower has never been more challenged than it is today, Growing the Marine Corps to meet the Commandant's goals requires out of the box thinking and innovation. The Marine Corps should provide its commanders with this innovation by combining the skills inherent in Military Occupational Specialty (MOS) 1802, 1802 and 0302 into a single entity. The aggregate result of this merger will provide commanders with a multi-talented ground combat officer thereby capitalizing on the Marine Corps' scarce manpower resources. This merger will also afford flexibility for ground combat officers' careers that otherwise contributes to the attrition of first term' officers.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jan 01, 2008
Accession Number
ADA490819

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  • Brian R. Lewis

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  • Marine Corps University

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