Legal services court reporters transcribe verbatim records of legal proceedings. Legal services court reporters serve as reporters to staff Judge Advocates of major base or station commands and to the officerin-charge of an LSSS that provides legal services support to a major Marine Forces command. Reporters record the proceedings of special and general courts-martial, formal investigations, administrative boards, staff meetings, and other similar bodies (hearings); and prepare or supervise preparation and assembly of typewritten, summarized or verbatim transcripts, and review records of proceedings for administrative completeness and technical accuracy.
Prerequisites.
(1) Must hold primary MOS 4421.
(2) Must score no less than 12.9 grade level in vocabulary and comprehension on the Nelson/Denny reading test.#
(3) Must be an NCO at the time of application. Lance Corporals may apply with the recommendation of their supervisor.
Requirements.
Complete the Legal Services Court Reporter Course.
Duties.
For a complete listing of duties and tasks, refer to NAVMC Dir 3500.110, Training and Readiness Manual.
Related SOC Classification/SOC Code.
Court Reporters 23-2091.
Related Military Skill.
None.
MOS 4422 The Base Education Center administers and grades the tests for
prerequisites #2. If there isn't an education center where the Marine is
located, tests wil be mailed to the Command.
