Civil affairs noncommissioned officers perform various duties involving planning, coordinating, and conducting civil-military operations (CMO). They conduct research analysis, and execution of civil affairs area studies, area assessments, and CMO estimates. This MOS will be assigned as a FMOS only. Mission essential task/skill training is established in the T&R and includes graduation from the TECOM approved, non-PMOS awarding civil affairs course. Upon successful completion of this course, the Marine will be designated a Civil Affairs Noncommissioned Officer.
Prerequisites.
(1) Must be a Corporal through Gunnery Sergeant of any MOS.
(2) Must be eligible for a secret security clearance based on ENTNAC or NAC.
(3) Active duty personnel must have 24 months obligated service remaining upon graduation from the skill producing school.
Requirements.
Completion of a TECOM approved Civil Affairs Program of Instruction (POI).
Duties.
For a complete listing of duties and tasks, refer to reference (ba), Civil Affairs Training and Readiness Manual.
Related SOC Classification/SOC Code.
Emergency Management Specialists 13-1061.
Related Military Skill.
None.