United States Marine Corps (USMC)
Officer Job Descriptions
MOS 9955, Psychological Operations Officer*
a. Summary. Psychological operations officers formulate plans and policies and coordinate and supervise functions pertaining to psychological operations. This MOS will only be assigned as a skill designator MOS by the CMC (M) to unrestricted line officers.
b. Requirements/Prerequisites. Completion of a military psychological operations course and a minimum of 6 months experience in a psychological operations officer billet are preferred, but not mandatory, qualifications.
c. Duties. Advises the commander on matters pertaining to psychological operations; prepares psychological operations plans; coordinates psychological operations activities with other military and civilian agencies; analyzes target audiences and evaluates effects of psychological operations; and knows techniques and methodology of psychological operations.
d. Related DOT Classification/DOT Code. No civilian equivalent.
Information Derived From MCO P1200.7V Part 1. Current as of Nov 00
