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1802 - Tank Officer

Summary

THIS IS AN OBSOLETE MOS, NO LONGER IN USE IN THE TABLE OF ORGANIZATION OF THE MARINE CORPS.

THIS MOS IS MAINTAINED IN THE MOS MANUAL BECAUSE IT APPEARS IN THE RECORDS OF MARINES STILL ON ACTIVE DUTY OR THE RESERVES.

Tank Officers command or assist in commanding tank units.

They provide recommendations to the supported unit commander for the tactical employment of tank units.

Tank Officers, as maneuver unit leaders, must be able to evaluate intelligence and the operational situation.

Additionally, they formulate, coordinate, and execute operation orders.

Prerequisites

Must have vision correctable to 20/20.

Must have normal color vision.

Must have a WS-B Water Survival.

Must meet MOS Classification Standards, as listed in the Glossary (pg xiv) prior to graduating from the Basic School.

Requirements

Complete the Armor Officer Basic Course (A03T612); and the Marine Annex to Armor Officer Basic Course (A03T5R2), Ft Moore, GA.

POI CID

None

Duties

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

Related SOC Title & Code

Armored Assault Vehicle Officers 55-1013.

None.