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0170 - Personnel Officer

Summary

Personnel Officers function as special staff advisors to commanders and staffs on all personnel administration functions and operations.

They are subject matter experts on all personnel administration disciplines and their application across the spectrum of military operations.

They formulate plans, policies, and procedures pertaining to personnel administration operations at all levels of the operating forces and the supporting establishment.

As officers in charge (OIC), they are responsible for the discipline, welfare, and effective employment of their unit’s Marines.

To fulfill these obligations, Personnel Officers must understand the duties, tasks, and responsibilities required for MOSs 0111 and 0171.

Personnel Officers function as a supervisor, coordinator, and administrator of the manpower, pay and personnel information reported in the Marine Corps Total Force System (MCTFS) via the Unit Diary/Manpower Integrated Personnel System (UD/MIPS).

Personnel Officers must possess knowledge of the Marine Corps standard word processing and database software packages, and the MCTFS.

Personnel Officers provide advice on issues related to personal affairs, benefits, privileges, and entitlements accrued to members of the Armed Forces.

Due to the diversity of commands throughout the Marine Corps, the duties and tasks performed by the Personnel Officer may overlap those performed by the manpower officer.

Prerequisites

Must possess an EL score of 110 or higher.

Security requirement: secret security clearance eligibility tier 3.

Must meet eligibility and appointment criteria as prescribed in MCO 1040.42B, WO and LDO accession programs.

Completion of the Advanced Administration Specialist Course (M03AAZ8) is encouraged prior to attendance at the Personnel Officer Course (POC) (M03118).

To be considered for selection as a WO in MOS 0170, applicants should have a minimum of two years’ experience in a personnel reporting unit (PAC), stand-alone administrative reporting unit, or I&I at the rank of sergeant or above.

Requirements

Complete the Personnel Officer Course (POC) (M030118) conducted at MCB, Camp Lejeune, NC.

Complete the Warrant Officer Basic Course (WOBC) (M02RMN4) within 18 months of appointment to WO.

For Personnel Officers in grades CWO3 to CWO5, it is desirable as a skill progression course to attend the Manpower Officer Course (M03KCH8) conducted at MCB, Camp Lejeune, NC.

Skill enhancement training courses recommended for Personnel Officers: How to Write an Effective Internal Business Case (COMM01A00), located on MarineNet.

CPI Level I Practitioner (Green Belt) training course, conducted at various bases and stations.

POI CID

M030118

Duties

For a complete listing of duties and tasks, refer to reference (d), Personnel and Administration Training and Readiness Manual.

Related SOC Title & Code

Manager, Personnel 166.117-018.

Supervisor, Personnel Clerks 209.132-010.

Human Resources, Training, and Labor Relations Specialists, All Other 13-1079.

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