• Ratings Average Rating:
  • Required Test Average Duration: 1.7
  • Desinnation Designation: 3043
  • Number Employed Number Employed: 1,859
  • Category Category: Supply Administration & Operations
  • Age Average Age: 21
Supply Chain Administration and Operations Specialist perform and monitor management and procedural application of manual or automated supply chain functions. These Marines must be able to design, plan, execute, control, and monitor supply chain activities with the objective of leveraging worldwide logistics, synchronizing supply with demand, measuring performance and facilitating accountability. In addition to requisition and procurement processing, they operate personal computers, multimedia data entry, scanning and retrieval systems, generate routine reports, and perform technical research for customer inquiries.
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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