The United States Marine Corps (USMC) Military Occupational Specialties (MOS) are the various roles and job functions performed by Marines. Devildogshirts created these Marine Corps MOS Challenge Coins to honor the men and women of the United States Marine Corps and the MOS roles they are trained to do.
Some examples of MOS roles in the USMC include:
- Infantry Marines: Serve as the backbone of the Marine Corps and engage in ground combat. MOSs within this field include rifleman, machine gunner, mortarman, and anti-tank missileman.
- Artillery Marines: Operate and maintain artillery systems to support ground troops. MOSs within this field include field artillery cannoneer and fire support man.
- Armor Marines: Operate and maintain armored vehicles to support ground troops. MOSs within this field include armor crewman and tank crewman.
- Aviation Marines: Operate and maintain aircraft to provide air support to ground troops. MOSs within this field include helicopter crew chief, aviation maintenance administration man, and avionics technician.
- Logistics Marines: Support the movement and supply of Marines and equipment. MOSs within this field include supply administrative clerk and motor vehicle operator.
- Communications Marines: Operate and maintain the communication systems of the Marine Corps. MOSs within this field include data network specialist and communication electronics chief.
- Medical Marines: Provide medical support to Marines and their families. MOSs within this field include hospital corpsman and combat medic.
Note: The USMC MOS system is dynamic and subject to change as the organization adapts to meet its mission requirements.
USMC MOS Numbers
The United States Marine Corps (USMC) Military Occupational Specialties (MOS) are assigned numbers to identify and categorize the various roles and job functions performed by Marines. Here are some examples of MOS numbers in the USMC:
- Infantry: MOS 03xx
- Artillery: MOS 13xx
- Armor: MOS 19xx
- Aviation: MOS 6xxx
- Logistics: MOS 4xxx
- Communications: MOS 25xx
- Medical: MOS 8xxx
Note: This list is not exhaustive, and the MOS numbers are subject to change as the USMC continually adapts to meet its mission requirements. If you need specific MOS numbers for a certain field, it may be best to check with a Marine Corps recruiter or refer to official USMC resources for the most up-to-date information.