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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. Assists the CMC as senior enlisted Marine in the Marine Corps. Advises the CMC in matters pertaining to enlisted personnel and assists the CMC in the performance of his duties. performs such specific duties as member of the CMC's enlisted Performance board, member of the permanent Marine Corps uniform board, and member of the CMC's party on all visits and inspection trips to Marine Corps installations when enlisted personnel are involved. When directed by the CMC, assists staff agencies in matters pertaining to enlisted Marines. Represents the CMC at the staff noncommissioned officers' symposium.

Requirements/Prerequisites

(1) Possess sufficient training, schooling (formal or on-the-job training) to act independently as principal enlisted assistant in all administrative, technical, and tactical matters in a unit.

(2) Possess exemplary qualities of leadership.

(3) Possess to an exemplary degree initiative, sound judgment, industry, and dignity of demeanor.

Duties

(1) SgtMaj:

(a) Communicates ideas effectively at all levels.

(b) Possesses to the highest degree the faculty for working in harmony with officers, other noncommissioned officers, and civilians.

(c) Demonstrates a comprehensive understanding of Marine Corps organizations, missions, and staff procedures.

(d) Possesses a comprehensive understanding of staff procedures and interorganization relationships including interservice organization and relationships at the highest levels.

Related DOT Classification/DOT Code. No civilian equivalent.

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

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