FIELD 35, MOTOR TRANSPORT (11)

The Motor Transport Occupational Field (OccFld) includes the operation, employment, maneuver and maintenance functions for motor transport tactical wheeled vehicles in support of combat and garrison operations. Qualifications required include operation and maintenance skills of automotive vehicles. The duties require highly technical skills supplemented by administrative and managerial skills. Motor transport Marines will be required to learn vehicle operation and maintenance procedures, personnel and operational management techniques, preparation of orders and directives and record keeping procedures. Formal schooling and standardized training is provided to Marines entering this Occupational Field. Types of entry-level jobs available include work as tactical wheeled vehicle operator and field/intermediate maintenance technician. There is a wide variety of billets available in the OccFld ranging from duty at all staff levels of MAGTF to the opportunity to serve in smaller organizations/units. Marines entering this OccFld will receive MOS 3500, Basic Motor Transport Marine. After entry into OccFld 35, and assignment of MOS 3500, personnel will specialize in either operations or maintenance and assigned either PMOS 3531 or 3521 respectively.