8623 - Small Unmanned Aircraft System Specialist

Summary

The Small Unmanned Aircraft Systems Specialist is responsible for planning, integrating, and executing small unmanned aircraft system (SUAS) operations in support of the MAGTF.

They integrate SUAS capabilities with unit operations IAW mission orders, scheme of maneuver, fire support coordination measures, airspace control measures, frequency assignments, airspace and range regulations.

Small Unmanned Aircraft Systems Specialist training and readiness skill progression includes SUAS-operator, SUAS-Instructor, SUAS-Evaluator, and SUAS-Program Manager.

Prerequisites

Must possess a GT score of 90 or higher.

Security requirement: none.

Must have normal color vision and depth perception.

Must be in accordance with the OPNAVINST 3710.7U, para 8.8.1, MANMED 15-85.

Requirements

Complete Small Unmanned Aircraft Systems Operator Initial Qualification Training in at least on type of USMC Program of Record (POR) SUAS at the Training and Logistics Support Activity – East (CAMLEJ) or Training and Logistics Support Activity – West (CAMPEN).

Once initial qualification is obtained, the 8003 is required to sustain currency in assigned SUAS in accordance with T&R standards reference (h).

POI CID

None

Duties

For a complete listing of duties and tasks, refer to reference (h), Small Unmanned Aircraft System (SUAS) Training and Readiness Manual.

Typical SUAS-O duties include: Maintain individual training and proficiency per T&R standards.

Integrate SUAS capabilities with unit operations IAW scheme of maneuver, range regulations, fire support coordination measures, airspace control measures, frequency assignments, airspace regulations and mission orders.

Perform SUAS missions in accordance with standard operating procedures.

Report any mishaps to the unit SUAS-PM and Safety Officer.

Conduct operator level maintenance and repairs on assigned SUAS equipment.

Provide the Unit SUAS-PM with a copy of all SUAS course graduation certificates.

Maintain a SUAS logbook for each system in which designated.

Provide copies to Unit SUAS-PM on a monthly basis for inclusion into the Individual Training Record (ITR).

Track individual training and notify the Unit SUAS-PM via the chain of command if recertification is required.

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