3537 - Motor Transport Operations Chief

Summary

A Motor Transport Operations Chief is responsible to the commander and assists in the planning, training, licensing, deployment and employment of all operator/crew level maintenance.

Also responsible for the planning and execution of motor transport operations, directs the activities of all 353X enlisted personnel in a motor pool, conducts motor vehicles accident/mishap investigations and prepares accident/mishap reports.

The Motor Transport Operations Chief coordinates the preparation and assignment of motor transport personnel/equipment in accordance with the Table of Organization/Table of Equipment of their unit.

The Motor Transport Operation Chief acts as the Fleet Manager, Truck Transportation Coordinator, and assists with all duties and responsibilities under the cognizance of the Motor Transport Officer.

Prerequisites

Must hold MOS 3531 as a primary MOS.

Requirements

Complete the Motor Transport Staff Noncommissioned Officer Operations Course (MTSNCOOC) (M03CDL7) conducted at Marine Corps Combat Service Support School, Camp Lejeune, NC, which is required within one year of promotion to the rank of Staff Sergeant unless assigned outside the MOS in a supporting establishment command such as recruiting/drill instructor/MSG duty/Combat instructor.

In these cases, upon reassignment to a billet requiring MOS 3537, the Marines will be required to attend the MTSNCOOC within one year.

Failure to complete this course, within the designated time frame may result in being considered less than fully qualified to the rank of gunnery sergeant.

Must maintain a valid U.S.

Government Vehicle Operator’s Identification Card (OF-346) qualified to operate MTVR 7 ton and LVSR (GySgt to SSgt).

POI CID

None

Duties

For a complete listing of duties and tasks, refer to reference (x), Motor Transport Training and Readiness Manual.

First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Transportation and Material-Moving Machine and Vehicle Op 53-1031.

Semitrailer Refueler Operator, 3534.

Vehicle Recovery Operator, 3536.

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