A motor transport operations chief supervises crew/operator level maintenance, planning and execution of motor transport operations, directs the activities of all enlisted personnel in a motor pool, conducts motor vehicles accident/mishap investigations and prepares accident/mishap reports. The motor transport operation chief assists with all duties and
responsibilities under the cognizance of the motor transport officer.
Prerequisites.
Must hold MOS 3531 as a primary MOS.
Requirements.
(1) Completion of the Motor Transport Staff Noncommissioned officer's (MTSNCO) Course conducted at Marine Corps Combat Service Support School, Camp Lejeune, NC is required within one year of promotion to the rank of Staff Sergeant unless assigned outside the MOS in a supporting establishment command such as recruiting/drill instructor/MSG duty. In these cases, upon reassignment to a billet requiring MOS 3537, the Marine will be required to attend the MTSNCO course within six months. Upon promotion to the rank of Staff Sergeant, the MOS 3537 will be granted and reported in MCTFS.
(2) Must maintain a valid U.S. Government Vehicle Operator's Identification Card (OF-346) qualified to operate MTVR 7 ton (GySgt to SSgt).
(3) Skill enhancement schools/courses recommended for Motor Transport Maintenance Chiefs include:
(a) Tactical Logistics Officers Course (TLOC), School of MAGTF Logistics, MCB, Quantico, VA (GySgt to SSgt).
(b) Advanced Logistics Officer Course (ALOC), School of MAGTF Logistics, MCB, Quantico, VA (MGySgt to MSgt).
(c) Marine Corps Logistics Education Program (MCLEP), Penn State University, PA (MGySgt to MSgt).
Duties.
For a complete listing of duties and tasks, refer to reference (z), Motor Transport Training and Readiness Manual.
Related SOC Classification/SOC Code.
First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Transportation and Material-Moving Machine and Vehicle Op 53-1031.
Related Military Skill.
Motor Transport Maintenance Chief, 3529.