0303 - Light-Armored Reconnaissance (LAR) Officer

Summary

LAR Officers are the commanders or their assistants in the Light Armored Reconnaissance (LAR) Battalions or supporting establishment designated billets.

As such, LAR Officers plan, direct and assist in the tactical employment and deployment of LAR units.

To fulfill these responsibilities they collect information requirements, evaluate intelligence, estimate the operational situation, and formulate, coordinate and execute appropriate plans for armored reconnaissance and surveillance, armored security in support of maneuver, offensive and defensive actions, fire support, raids, communications, operational logistics and maintenance.

LAR Officers is also responsible for the discipline, morale and welfare of their units’ Marines.

This MOS may be assigned only as a NMOS.

Prerequisites

Must be a U.S.

citizen.

Must be a 0302 Infantry Officer.

Must have normal color vision.

Must have a WS-B(+) Water Survival.

Security requirement: Must have a finally adjudicated secret security clearance based on national agency check, law enforcement and credit check (NACLC) prior to assignment to assessment and selection (A&S).

Must be TS/SCI security eligible.

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

xiv) prior to graduating from the Basic School.

Requirements

Must complete the Light Armored Reconnaissance Leader Course (LARLC) (M10H3W2) at the School of Infantry, Camp Pendleton, CA.

Must attain WS-I water survival intermediate qualification prior to completion of Light Armored Reconnaissance Leader Course (LARLC).

Skill progression schools/courses recommended for LAR Officers include: Cavalry Leaders Course (A03H4D2).

Scout Leaders Course (A03H2Z2).

Reconnaissance and Surveillance Leaders Course (A03H4H1).

POI CID

M10H3W2

Duties

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

Armored Assault Vehicle Officers 55-1013.

None.

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