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  • Required Test Average Duration: 4.7
  • Desinnation Designation: 0111
  • Number Employed Number Employed: 5,976
  • Category Category: Personnel and Administration
  • Age Average Age: 25
Administrative Specialist responsibilities include the management of administrative and clerical functions in the areas of general administration, personnel administration, operational administration, and manpower administration. The required qualifications include basic clerical and communication skills. Administrative Specialists are required to learn administrative procedures and processes, pay and personnel information, preparation of orders and directives, correspondence, and the use and maintenance of filing systems. There are a wide variety of billets available in this MOS ranging from duty at the staff level in the operational, garrison, joint duty assignments and the opportunity to serve on independent duty in support of the Selected Marine Corps Reserve (SMCR).
Category Requirements
Age17-28
Citizenship RequiredCitizen or Green Card
Minimum Duration4 years
High School DiplomaPreferred
GED AcceptedYes (limited)
Minimum ASVAB (AFQT)~31
Waivers AvailableModerate
Drug History WaiversPossible
Tattoo PolicyStrict
Face/Neck TattoosNo
Hand TattoosLimited
Height Requirement~58–78 in
Weight StandardsYes
Medical Exam (MEPS)Required
Vision StandardsModerate
Security Clearance JobsSome
Physical Fitness TestPFT/CFT
Basic Training Length~13 weeks
Basic Training DifficultyVery High
Deployment FrequencyHigh
Combat Job AvailabilityHigh
Technical JobsMedium
Overseas BasesMany
Signing BonusesModerate
Women in Combat RolesYes
Job Selection ProcessOften assigned
Promotion SpeedFast
Branch CultureWarrior Culture
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A typical day in the marine corps starts at 0530 with pt (physical training). It usually consist of a 3-4 mile run and some push ups and sit ups in between. I was an administrative specialist so my job was an important one. We took care of every marine and there family on mcb Camp Pendleton dealing with any admin issues (ex.Pay, promotions, discharges, new joins, etc.) What I learned is not only how to do administrative skills but also I learned how to better myself, work with a team, be a leader, take initiative, and always complete the mission.