Cyber Operations Planning Specialty Area Qualification Matrix
Associated Work Roles
- Cyber Operations Planner (332)
Note: This page presents the qualification requirements at the Specialty Area level, a summary category one level above work roles. Until the qualification requirements for the Work Roles are released, please refer to the Specialty Area qualification table below for information. This table will be updated to reflect the specific Work Role requirements when the information is available.
Specialty Area Framework Category: Collect & Operate
Specialty Areas responsible for specialized denial and deception operations and collection of cybersecurity information that may be used to develop intelligence.
Cyber Operations Planning Description
Performs in-depth joint targeting and cyber planning process. Gathers information and develops detailed operational plans and orders supporting requirements. Conducts strategic and operational-level planning across the full range of operations for integrated information and cyberspace operations.
Example Job/Billet Titles
- CPT Operations Officer
- CPT Platoon Leader
- Network Warfare Cyber Planner
Master Tasks and KSAs
Detailed information on the Tasks and Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (KSAs) associated with each Marine Corps Specialty Area can be found in the Master Task & KSA List spreadsheet on the NAVIFOR website (requires credentials/CAC to access) or on the DoD Cyber Exchange website.
Initial Training
Initial training qualification for a specialty area is generally met by a High School diploma or equivalent and completion of recruit training.
Minimum Credential Requirement
You must meet one of the education, training, or certification requirements in the Qualifications Table below. See “Understanding Qualifications” on the Qualifications Table for more information on the order of precedence for the minimum credential requirement.
Qualifying Degrees
The Qualifications Table below includes college degrees in the Education section. For example, "Bachelor degree from accredited University." To view a list of degree programs that are acceptable for this Specialty Area, click List of Qualifying Degrees below or the Information icon in the Qualifications Table.
List of Qualifying Degrees
Degree Program | Degree Area Examples |
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Applied Mathematical Sciences |
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Applied Science |
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Computer Engineering |
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Computer Forensics |
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Computer Information Systems |
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Computer Network Systems |
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Computer Programming |
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Computer Science |
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Cyber Security |
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Data Communication Systems Technology |
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Educational Technology |
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Electrical Engineering |
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Engineering |
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Engineering Management |
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Engineering Physics |
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Engineering Technology |
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Industrial Engineering |
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Information Assurance |
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Information Management |
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Information System Management |
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Information Systems |
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Information Systems Administration |
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Information Systems and Cybersecurity |
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Information Systems Security |
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Information Systems Technology |
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Information Technology |
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Information Technology - Computer Network Systems |
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Information Technology - Software Applications & Programming |
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Information Technology - Web Development |
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International Affairs |
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International Public Policy |
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International Relations |
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International Studies |
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Leadership |
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Library and Information Science |
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Management |
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Mathematics |
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Mathematics and Computer Science |
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Mechanical Engineering |
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Medical Technology |
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Military Art and Science |
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Mobile Communications Technology |
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Network and Communications Management |
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Network Systems Administration |
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Physics |
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Quality Assurance |
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Real-Time Interactive Simulation |
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Research |
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Science |
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Software Applications Development |
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Software Development |
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Software Development Technology |
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Software Engineering |
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Software Engineering Technology |
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Statistics |
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Systems Engineering |
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Technology |
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Qualifications Table
Basic | Intermediate | Advanced |
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N/A not entry level position | Bachelor Degree from accredited University | Bachelor Degree from accredited University |
CNSSI 4012-Senior Systems Managers/4013-System Administrators/4014-Information Systems Security Officers (ISSO) /4015-Systems Certifiers/4016-Risk Analysts | Graduate Degree from accredited University | |
NDU CISO certificate-Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) | CNSSI 4012-Senior Systems Managers/4013-System Administrators/4014-Information Systems Security Officers (ISSO) /4015-Systems Certifiers/4016-Risk Analysts | |
NDU CIO certificate-Chief Information Officer (CIO) |
N/A not entry level position | CID M09BNJ1 Cybersecurity Technician | CID M02D2M2 Cyber Networks Operations Engineer (Cyber NETOPS Eng) |
CID M09CHN1 Communications Chief | ||
CID M09D3H1 Cybersecurity Managers | ||
CID M09DRX1 Advance Communications Officer (ACOC) | ||
CID N23CUK1/N46CUK2 Signals Intelligence Officers | ||
CID N2YLE5 Joint Network Attack |
N/A | Evaluation of job performance at Marine Corps Unit based off T&R events from NAVMC 3500.56A, NAVMC 3500.105A | Evaluation of job performance at Marine Corps Unit based off T&R events from NAVMC 3500.56A, NAVMC 3500.105A |