United States Marine Corps (USMC)
Officer Job Descriptions
MOS 7589, V/STOL Landing Signal Officer*
a. Summary. V/STOL landing signal officers control launch and recovery of fixed wing V/STOL aircraft aboard carriers, amphibious platforms, and field carrier landing practice (FCLP). This MOS is to be assigned only as a skill designator MOS to qualified pilots who have been designated as squadron V/STOL LSOs (day/night) as described in the V/STOL LSO NATOPS.
b. Requirements/Prerequisites. Must have a secret security clearance.
c. Duties
(1) Ensures safe and expeditious launch and recovery of V/STOL aircraft aboard carriers and amphibious platforms.
(2) Conducts aircrew training in shipboard launch, approach, and landing procedures and techniques.
d. Related DOT Classification/DOT Code. No civilian equivalent.
Information Derived From MCO P1200.7V Part 1. Current as of Nov 00
