Combat Support Roles

Ground Intelligence Officers serve as commanders and staff officers in the operating forces and are responsible for tactical planning and employment of ground surveillance and reconnaissance units as well as the coordination of a unit’s overall intelligence effort. They analyze and evaluate information; estimate the tactical situation; and formulate, coordinate, and execute approved intelligence actions, operations, and activities to include offensive and defensive actions, reconnaissance, and fire support.

Counterintelligence/Human Intelligence Officers serve in both counterintelligence and human intelligence billets. They command and/or lead CI/HUMINT units in tactical information gathering operations and activities in support of identified collection requirements. CI/HUMINT Officers command, plan, and direct the employment and execution of CI/HUMINT units and approved operations and activities and advise commanders and staffs on information collection efforts and CI/HUMINT operations and activities. Through the Intelligence Officer, they support the overall intelligence effort of the command.

Signals Intelligence/Ground Electronic Warfare Officers command and/or lead SIGINT/EW units in tactical information gathering operations and activities in support of identified collection requirements. They advise commanders and staffs on the employment of SIGINT and EW assets in support of information gathering and information operations and activities.

Communications Officers command or assist in commanding a communication unit or element in the MAGTF. They are responsible for all aspects of the planning, installation, operation, displacement, and maintenance of network, transmission, and data systems to support the command and control of the MAGTF.

Manpower Officers are the principal advisor to commanders on manpower staffing and administrative issues that directly impact unit readiness. In addition to understanding the organization, structure, and doctrine of the Marine Corps, they must be comfortable processing and analyzing large amounts of data derived from human resource software systems.

Logistics Officers plan, coordinate, execute, and/or supervise the execution of all logistics functions and the six functional areas of tactical logistics: supply, maintenance, transportation, general engineering, health services, and services. They serve as commanders or assistants to the commanders of tactical logistics units/elements and as members of general or executive staffs in the operating forces, supporting establishment, and joint staff.

Cyberspace Officers command or assist in commanding a cyberspace operations unit or element. They supervise, direct, and provide guidance on all aspects of the employment of cyberspace personnel and systems, integrating the effects and capabilities of offensive and defensive cyberspace operations.

Space Officers integrate space capabilities into operational planning and execution to support maritime operations. They advise commanders on the employment of space systems, represent Marine Corps interests in national security space matters, and contribute to the development of space architectures that meet naval operational requirements.

Influence Officers formulate plans and policies and coordinate and supervise activities pertaining to influence operations, including military information support operations (MISO), civil affairs operations (CAO), and the integration of civil-military operations. They provide the commander a means to integrate operations in the operational and information environment to achieve desired outcomes, with primary focus on the planning and execution of MISO, civil authorities’ information support (CAIS), and CAO.

Ground Supply Officers supervise the commander’s Property, Plant, & Equipment (PP&E) and Operating Material & Supplies (OM&S) to ensure data accuracy, existence, and completeness. They supervise and coordinate ground supply administration and operations for supply activities, units, bases, or stations, including operating forces and shore station organizations.

Financial Management Officers formulate and supervise the execution of policies and procedures pertaining to the financial management of appropriated funds in the operating forces and the shore establishment. Functional areas of assignment include budget formulation and execution, finance, and resource evaluation and analysis.

Communication Strategy and Operations Officers develop communication plans; communicate with internal, domestic, and international audiences; and oversee the execution of plans and activities by 45XX occupational field Marines in support of operational and Service communication objectives.

Military Police Officers command, or assist in command of, law enforcement forces and units and conduct mission assurance, law and order operations (LOO), military working dog (MWD) operations, limited detainee operations (LDO), planning and training, and U.S. customs and border investigations. They function as supervisors, coordinators, and administrators of law enforcement matters and support MAGTF operations during peace, conflict, and war across the range of military operations.

Aircraft Maintenance Officers supervise and coordinate aircraft maintenance and repair activities. Effective AMOs possess a detailed, working knowledge of all Navy-sponsored aviation maintenance programs and processes governed by CNAFINST 4790.2 series.

Aviation Supply Officers are unrestricted officers who may command, or assist in commanding, a Marine Aviation Logistics Squadron (MALS). They are responsible for planning, directing, and controlling the performance and execution of aviation supply functions within MAWs, MALS, Marine Corps Air Stations, Naval Expeditionary Vessels, and various Navy Type Command (TYCOM) and Systems Command (SYSCOM) staffs.

Judge Advocates provide legal advice and support to commanders, Marines, Sailors, and their families to promote the readiness of the force and contribute to Marine Corps mission accomplishment.