0522 - Psychological Operations (PSYOP) Non-Commissioned Officer

Summary

PSYOP Marines plan and execute functions pertaining to military information support operations (MISO).

PSYOP is defined as the trained personnel who primarily conduct MISO, but can also, in certain contexts, conduct civil authorities’ information support (CAIS) and military deception (MILDEC).

MISO are planned operations to convey selected information and indicators to foreign audiences to influence their emotions, motives, objective reasoning, and, ultimately, the behavior of foreign governments, organizations, groups, and individuals in a manner favorable to the originator’s objectives.

PSYOP capabilities are critical to the success of the marine air ground task force (MAGTF) mission, as they enable commanders to shape the information and security environment in their areas of responsibility (AOR).

The active-duty structure for this FMOS has converted to the 1751 PMOS.

For the detailed description of the new MOS please reference the PMOS 1751, Influence Specialist.

Prerequisites

Must possess a GT score of 100 or higher.

Security requirement: secret security clearance.

SNCOs must be eligible for a TS/SCI.

Currently reside in a 0522 billet or in receipt of orders to fill a 0522 billet.

Must be worldwide deployable prior to executing orders to fill a 0522 billet.

Requirements

Complete the Psychological Operations Specialists Course (A05M301), John F.

Kennedy Special Warfare Center and Schools, Ft Liberty, NC.

PSYOP MOS Specialists will assign a Marine the 0522 AMOS upon completion of the above training requirements.

POI CID

None

Duties

Develop MISO plans and advise the commander and staff on the conduct of MISO for all operations, contingencies, and exercises.

Analyze target audiences and evaluate effects of MISO operations; apply MISO techniques and methodology.

Design and develop MISO products.

Coordinate with joint, interagency, and other personnel to meet mission requirements.

Conduct MISO as directed by the commander during all phases of operations as a member of an Expeditionary MISO Team, Expeditionary MISO Detachment, IO Support Team, MISO Planning Team, or while serving in a MISO billet on a staff.

Military Enlisted Tactical Operations and Air/Weapons Specialists and Crew Members, All Other 55-3019.

Civil Affairs Noncommissioned Officer, 0531.

Civil Affairs Specialist, 0532.

Female Engagement Specialist, 0538.

Civil-Military Operations Chief, 0539.

Information Specialist, 0551.

Advisor, 0570.

Operational Advisor, 0571.

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