8156 - Marine Security Guard (MSG)

Summary

The MSG will be assigned to duty to one of 177 plus MSG detachments around the world.

The MSG will provide protection to mission personnel and prevent the compromise of national security information and equipment at designated diplomatic facilities.

The MSG must also be prepared to execute plans for the protection of the mission and its personnel as directed by the Chief of Mission or Principal Officer through the Regional Security Officer.

The detachment member will be physically and mentally capable of enduring arduous and isolated conditions that may be in a combat environment or under a critical human intelligence threat; the member will master security tactics and procedures, adaptive anti-terrorism measures, and various security equipment.

The MSG member must also be knowledgeable in law enforcement techniques, small arms handling and employment, emergency first aid, force continuum, less than lethal application, and entry and access control procedures.

Prerequisites

Must meet the prerequisites prescribed in MCO 1326.6D and MARADMIN 010/14 and pass a pre-screening interview with a member of the MSG screening team.

Requirements

Complete the Marine Security Guard Course (M0281H7), Quantico, VA.

POI CID

None

Duties

For a complete list of duties and tasks, refer to the Marine Security Guard Training and Readiness Manual.

Security Guards 33-9032.

None.

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