0531 - Civil Affairs Noncommissioned Officer

Summary

Civil Affairs Noncommissioned Officers perform various duties involving planning, coordinating, and conducting civil-military operations (CMO).

They conduct research analysis, and execution of civil affairs area studies, area assessments, and CMO estimates.

CA NCOs informs, influence, shape, and gain access to the cognitive civil environment through targeted and integrated civil reconnaissance and civil engagements.

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

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.

Must be a Corporal through Gunnery Sergeant of any MOS.

Security requirement: Secret security clearance eligibility.

Active duty personnel must have 24 months obligated service remaining upon graduation from the skill producing school.

Requirements

Complete the Civil Reconnaissance NCO (0531) Course (M02AAPD) at MCCMOS, MCB Quantico, VA.

POI CID

M02AAPD

Duties

Develop civil affairs plans (engagements, assessments, civil reconnaissance, etc.) and advise the commander on the conduct of civil affairs operations (CA activities, military government operations, CA supported activities) throughout the conflict continuum for all operations, contingencies, and exercises.

Integrate civil affairs activities and tasks (engagements, assessments, civil reconnaissance, etc.) with supported unit.

Provide civil preparation of the battlespace (civil considerations) into the Intelligence Preparation of the Battlespace and Marine Corps Planning Process.

Participate in the CMO working group, information operations working group, targeting board and other B2C2WGs as appropriate.

Coordinate and liaise with interagency, host nation, international and non-governmental personnel.

Establish relationships to shape, inform, influence, and exploit within the battlespace and synchronize efforts with information related capabilities and other elements of the MAGTF to leverage capabilities and maximize effects.

Emergency Management Specialists 13-1061.

Psychological Operations (PSYOP) Specialist, 0521.

Civil Affairs Specialist, 0532.

Advisor, 0570.

Operational Advisor, 0571.

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