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  • Required Test Average Duration: 4.9
  • Desinnation Designation: 0399
  • Number Employed Number Employed: 159
  • Category Category: Infantry
  • Age Average Age: 42
The Operations Chief is responsible to the commander and assists in all levels of planning, training, deployment and employment of MAGTF capabilities to include the integration and synchronization of the warfighting functions. Supervises and coordinates the preparation and assignment of all personnel/equipment supporting each warfighting function in accordance with the Table of Organization/Table of Equipment of their unit. The Operations Chief assists unit readiness by recording evaluations and training readiness task completion within program of record systems. The Operations Chief is responsible to facilitate and develop concepts of employment for new and emerging technologies fielded to the Marine Corps. The Operations Chief establishes Operation Posts, supervises information management and assists in operation of unit command and control.
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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