![]() Here’s an explanation of what these letter combinations mean. When researching different Military Occupational Specialities, you will notice that all the MOSs are also preceded by another letter. The Marine Corps wants each and every Marine to be the most successful, and will, therefore, assign a MOS that they believe you will be highly successful at. It is also important to note that the better you perform in the ASVAB, the more likely you are to get your preferred position. Even if you hold all the prerequisites and test scores, all you can depend on is being assigned to the Occupational field of choice so try to keep an open mind. When selecting a job within the Marine Corps, it is important to note that you are not guaranteed what you request. You should also discuss options with your Recruiter, loved ones and past and present service members to get a better idea of what would be a good fit. More detail on the different MOS’s can be found on the official Marine MOS Manual. Areas of training or likely deployment, testing scores, personal interests, and areas where you’ve shown skill are all good places to start. There are a multitude of jobs and occupational fields to consider and it can be overwhelming trying to estimate where would be the best fit. The first 2 digits represent the Occupational Career Code (the department under which that job falls within), the last two digits represent the actual specialty which the Marine will train for. The 4 digit code is used to identify the different positions within the Marine Corps. ![]() This 4 digit code is also accompanied by a descriptive title. stands for Military Occupational Speciality code.
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