Light Armored Reconnaissance Operations Chief

The Light Armored Reconnaissance Operations Chief (LAR Ops chief) serves as the senior enlisted tactical advisor to the commander and staff of a light armored reconnaissance (LAR) company or battalion. They advise the commander in the tactical employment of the organic weapons systems of the unit, the condition, care, and economical use of unit resources and equipment. They coordinate and supervise all aspects of the company or battalion combat operations center (COC) or administrative logistics operations center (ALOC). They ensure that personnel are trained and proficient in the employment of C4I systems and manages the flow of information provided through them. They assist with the timely collection, review, and distribution of orders, messages, briefs, reports, training schedules and all tasks in support of the units core and assigned mission essential tasks. The LAR Operations Chief advises and makes recommendations for the planning, coordination, and execution of the units fire support plan. They manage the 03XX personnel within the unit, in order to minimize crew turbulence amongst formed and trained crews, assists with the development of the units training plan, and managing the unit readiness program. They coordinate and supervise the embarkation and debarkation of the unit. Master Sergeants are assigned as battalion logistics chiefs, assistant battalion operations chiefs, and headquarters & service company operations chiefs. Master Gunnery Sergeants are assigned as A/C and R/C battalion operations chiefs, Marine Corps warfighting lab (MCWL) operations chief, Marine air ground task force-training center (MAGTF-TC) operations chief, program manager-light armored vehicle (PM-LAV) operations advisor, and plans, policies, and operations (PP&O) LAR advocate/OccFld sponsor.