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0302 - Infantry Officer

Summary

Infantry Officers are the commanders or their assistants in infantry and reconnaissance units in Marine Air-Ground Task Forces (MAGTFs).

They plan, direct, and assist in the deployment and tactical employment of MAGTFs and any subordinate infantry and reconnaissance units.

Infantry Officers are responsible for the discipline, morale, and welfare of their unit’s Marines.

To fulfill these responsibilities, they evaluate intelligence; estimate the operational situation; and formulate, coordinate, and execute appropriate plans for offensive/defensive maneuver, reconnaissance, fire support, nuclear, biological and chemical defense, directed energy warfare, communications and operational logistics and maintenance.

Prerequisites

Must be a volunteer.

Must meet MOS Classification Standards, as listed in the Glossary (pg.

xiv) prior to graduating from the Basic School.

Requirements

Complete the Infantry Officer Course (M02RGU4) at MCCDC, Quantico, VA.

POI CID

M02RGU4

Duties

For a complete listing of duties and tasks, refer to reference (e), Infantry Training and Readiness Manual.

Related SOC Title & Code

Infantry Officers 55-1016.

None.