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Note: The Marine Corps does not currently use Special Identifier MOS's (Field 98 through 99) for enlisted Marines. They were eleminated in 2006 and 2007. The below Special Identifier MOS information is maintained here for historic purposes, only. For a list of current Marine Corps enlisted MOS's in use, see our Marine Corps Enlisted Job Information Pages.

Summary. Substance abuse control specialists provide substance abuse education/prevention, urinalysis screening and assistance to the commander on substance abuse related matters.

Requirements/Prerequisites

(1) Six months experience in a full-time or additional duty substance abuse prevention billet.

(2) Completion of the Unit Substance Abuse program Management Course.

(3) This MOS will be assigned only as an additional MOS. Authority to issue this additional MOS will remain with the local command delegated to the unit level.

Duties. The duties and tasks will be as prescribed and designated in the current edition of MCD P5300.12_.

Related DOT Classification/DOT Code. Alcohol and Drug Abuse Assistance Program Administrator 195.167-042.

Related Military Skill. Substance Abuse Counselor, 8538.

Information Derived From MCO P1200.7V Part I and Part II.

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