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MOS 9981, Tactical Data Systems Specialist
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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. A Marine who is experienced in the operation an execution of programs or programming of general and special purpose computers used in the Marine Corps tactical data systems as a result of serving in a billet in the Marine Corps tactical systems support activity (MCTSSA).

Requirements/Prerequisites. This MOS is to be assigned as a skill designator MOS only to enlisted personnel who have obtained experience in the operations of special or general purpose computers. This experience is usually obtained as a result of serving in a MCTSSA billet.

Duties

(1) MGySgt to Sgt:

(a) Operates, executes, or programs special or general purpose computer equipment in the tactical data systems.

(b) Analyzes the computer implementation of tactical input data for responsiveness of the computer to tactical doctrine.

(c) Plans, organizes, and executes the preparation of programs for the special and general purpose computers used in tactical operations.

(d) Defines and analyzes parameters of computer equipment used for tactical operations.

(e) Keeps the commander informed of and advises on matters pertaining to the operation, programming, and application of the computers for tactical operations.

(f) Effects necessary liaison and coordination to obtain maximum utilization and effectiveness of the computer equipment for training and employment of personnel in the tactical operations.

Related DOT Classification/DOT Code. No civilian equivalent.

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

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