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FIELD 02, INTELLIGENCE (11)

The Intelligence OccFld conducts the collection, processing, and dissemination of intelligence. The specialties within the Intelligence OccFld are analysis, counterintelligence, imagery interpretation, and geographic intelligence. Basic qualification requirements include clerical, communication, and computer skills.

Intelligence specialists are required to learn and master a variety of analytical and technical skills. Formal schooling is mandatory for assignment of an intelligence MOS. Entry-level Marines enter the field in MOS 0231, (Intelligence Specialist) or MOS 0261 (Geographic Intelligence Specialist). Entry into MOS 0211, Counterintelligence/Human Source (CI)/HUMINT) Specialist or MOS 0241, Imagery Interpreter is accomplished by lateral move. Duty assignments vary widely from all levels of the Operating Forces to Joint Staffs, to Unified/Commands. Intelligence Marines also have the opportunity to serve in billets such as drill instructor, recruiter, and Marine Security Guard duty.

Marines entering the OccFld will receive MOS 0200, Basic Intelligence Marine, while participating in on-the-job training (if required) and/or attending formal school. All Marines assigned an intelligence MOS must submit a Single Scope Background Investigation (SSBI) prior to attending formal school. Intelligence MOS Marines must have an adjudicated SSBI to qualify for assignment of one of the primary intelligence MOSs. Intelligence MOS Marines are required to have a Defense Language Aptitude Battery (DLAB) test score on file in their official military personnel file (OMPF).

Intelligence MOS Marines that score above 100 on the DLAB may be designated to attend formal language training. There is no minimum DLAB score required to be assigned an MOS in the Intelligence Occupational fields with the exception of those Marines assigned to the 267X series MOSs. Marines assigned to 267X series MOSs must score a minimum of 100 on the DLAB. Intelligence MOSs are assigned and voided only by the Commandant of the Marine Corps (MM) in coordination with the Occupational Field 02 Specialist's recommendations.

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MOS 0293, Advanced Military Source Operations Specialist

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AMSOS trained and certified advanced military source operations specialists are subject matter experts on controlled HUMINT source operations capable of advising commanders on HUMINT operations across the full spectrum of war and capable of employing overt and clandestine methodology to the full spectrum of HUMINT operations. These specialists are expected to possess a working knowledge of technical and non-technical source operation communication, management, operational employment and specialized collection categories. Specialists are capable of utilizing tactics, techniques and procedures and tradecraft in relation to advanced human source intelligence operations. Specialists are trained and have working knowledge of conducting coordination / deconfliction with National and other governmental agencies for human source intelligence operations. This MOS is to be assigned only as a FMOS and will be assigned and voided only by the authority of the Director of Intelligence (DIRINT). This MOS is applicable to the Reserves.

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MOS 0291, Intelligence Chief

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Intelligence chiefs assist and advise the AC/S, G-2 concerning the operation of the intelligence section. Their responsibilities are to ensure efficient operation of the intelligence section by supervising, instructing, and assisting section personnel in the performance of their duties. This MOS will be assigned and voided only by the authority of the CMC (MM).

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MOS 0289, Strategic Debriefing Specialist

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SDS trained and certified strategic debriefing specialists are subject matter experts on the techniques and methodologies for conducting overt strategic debriefings. These specialists are expected to possess a working knowledge of HUMINT requirements, cultural communications and intelligence report writing. Specialists are trained to conduct debriefings of foreign sources, FORMICA and private sector programs. This MOS is to be assigned only as a FMOS and will be assigned and voided only by the authority of the Director of Intelligence (DIRINT). This MOS is applicable to the Reserves.

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MOS 0287, Military Source Operations Specialist

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MSOS trained and certified human source operations intelligence specialists are subject matter experts on the techniques and methodologies for planning, conducting and managing source operations. These specialists are expected to possess a working knowledge of Human Source Intelligence tradecraft, mission analysis, source administration, intelligence oversight and liaison. This MOS is to be assigned only as a FMOS and will be assigned and voided only by the authority of the Director of Intelligence (DIRINT). This MOS is applicable to the Reserves

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MOS 0283, Advanced Foreign Counterintelligence Specialist

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AFCS trained and certified foreign counterintelligence specialists are knowledgeable in the conduct of Foreign Counterintelligence Investigations, surveillance operations and Offensive Foreign Counterintelligence Operations (OFCO). These specialists are expected to possess a working knowledge of the fundamentals of planning and conducting OFCO to include DOD authorities and requirements for CI operations, the operational cycle, tradecraft, foreign intelligence and security service structure and targeting, bi-lateral operations, surveillance detection, technical, polygraph and psychology support to counterintelligence operations. This MOS is to be assigned only as a FMOS and will be assigned and voided only by the authority of the Director of Intelligence (DIRINT). This MOS is applicable to the Reserves.

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MOS 0282, Tactical Debriefer

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TD trained and certified Marines are subject matter experts on conducting, planning and questioning of cooperative subjects and dissemination of intelligence related information. These specialists are expected to possess a working knowledge of the fundamentals of the production of intelligence related reporting and dissemination, planning collection efforts, intelligence, basic intelligence questioning and a basic understanding of the rights of individuals being questioned. This MOS is to be assigned only as a FMOS and will be assigned and voided only by the authority of the Director of Intelligence (DIRINT). This MOS is applicable
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MOS 0261, Geographic Intelligence Specialist

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Geographic intelligence specialist is an entry level primary MOS. Geographic intelligence specialists collect, analyze, and process geophysical data. They perform precision ground control survey operations to provide the positional data required for various weapons delivery and C3 systems, construct and revise military maps and charts, conduct geodetic, topographic, and hydrographic survey operations, and analyze terrain and hydrography as a functional aspect of military intelligence. Equipment utilized includes survey and mapping instrumentation such as the theodolites, electronic and satellite positioning equipment, and microcomputer based mapping equipment.

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MOS 0241, Imagery Analysis Specialist

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Imagery Analysis Specialists are accessed by lateral move from any MOS. They process and analyze imagery gathered by various sensor platforms to derive intelligence. They use photogrammetric skills to assist the commander in accurate target acquisition and perform reconnaissance mission planning for multi-mission, multi-source imagery reconnaissance. Intelligence derived by the imagery analyst is used in updating military intelligence databases at national, theater, and organic level. Imagery analysis products include Battle Damage Assessment (BD), Order of Battle (OOB), Lines of Communication (LOC) surveys, Helicopter Landing Zone (HLZ), coastal landing beaches, Expeditionary Airfields, Non- Combatant Evacuation Operation (NEO) studies and target identification.

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MOS 0231, Intelligence Specialist

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Intelligence specialists are familiar with all phases and facets of intelligence operations. Typical duties of intelligence specialists involve the collection, recording, analysis, processing, and dissemination of information/ intelligence. The intelligence specialist, depending on his/her rank, may supervise intelligence sections of commands up to and including MEF.

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MOS 0212, Technical Surveillance Countermeasures Specialist

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Technical surveillance countermeasures trained and certified counterintelligence specialists are involved in all facets of planning and conducting tactical, strategic, and joint TSCM operations and activities. These activities are designed to locate, identify, and neutralize the threat of technical surveillance penetration of sensitive areas.

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