MOS 0659, Data Chief

FIELD 06, COMMUNICATIONS 1 minute read
Data chiefs perform advanced systems installation, operation, integration, and troubleshooting in order to maintain optimum secure data communications systems. They plan and supervise the installation, configuration, and maintenance of all data communications systems and network services, in both a garrison and deployed environment. Data chiefs plan and design local and wide area networks and link heterogeneous networks through the application of appropriate data and telecommunications hardware and software.

MOS 0681, Information Security Technician

FIELD 06, COMMUNICATIONS 1 minute read
Information security technicians serve as the primary functional proponent for cryptographic key management infrastructure. These Marines provide day-to-day operation of the Electronic Key Management System (EKMS), as well as other duty areas related to Information Security (INFOSEC), such as Public Key Infrastructure (PKI) and FORTEZZA Card management. Entry-level input to this MOS may be from any MOS at the grades of staff sergeant or gunnery sergeant. This MOS will be awarded by the CMC (C4) to Marines approved for lateral move and on completion of one of the listed approved courses in subparagraph b(3) below.

MOS 0689, Computer Defense Specialist

FIELD 06, COMMUNICATIONS 1 minute read
Computer defense specialists are responsible for all aspects of ensuring Marine Corps information systems data availability, integrity authentication, confidentiality, and non-repudiation. Information assurance technicians implement and monitor security measures for USMC communication information systems networks, and advise the commander that systems and personnel adhere to established security standards and governmental requirements for security on these systems. Duties include assisting in the development and execution of security policies, plans, and procedures; design and implementation of data network security measures; network intrusion detections and forensics; information system security incident handling; and certification of Marine Corps systems and networks. Entry level input to this MOS will be in the grade of sergeant through staff sergeant only with a PMOS of 0651, 0656, or 0659 on second or subsequent enlistment.

MOS 0699, Communications Chief

FIELD 06, COMMUNICATIONS 1 minute read
Communications chief, as senior communications noncommissioned officers, directly assist the cognizant communications systems officer. Communication chiefs must have an overall knowledge of communication equipment capabilities, system integration in MAGTF, and Joint communication networks for all radio, wire, and data communication. They inspect communications units to determine equipment and operational readiness; and supervise personnel installing, operating, and maintaining communication, transmission, and data communication center facilities. They also have an overall knowledge of operations, budgeting, and administration in order to establish procedures and to assist with the direction and supervision of communication functions.