MOS 0341 Mortarman

MOS 0341 Mortarman

MOS Description

Mortarmen are responsible for the tactical employment of the M224, 60mm Light Mortar and M252, 81mm Medium Mortar. Mortarmen provide indirect fire in support of the rifle and LAR squads/platoons/companies and the infantry and LAR battalions. They are located in the weapons platoon of the Rifle Companies, 81mm Mortar Platoons of the Weapons Companies and LAR Companies. Noncommissioned Officers are assigned as Mortar Gunners, Forward Observers, Fire Direction Plotters, and squad and section leaders.

National Certifications

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Obtaining credentials related to your MOS helps improve your professionalism and helps prepare you for civilian employment when you do transition out.

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Obtaining credentials related to your MOS helps improve your professionalism and help prepare you for civilian employment when you do transition out.

Once you have found a credential you want to pursue and are eligible for, you can apply for a voucher for COOL funding to pay for the exam. Make sure to check to see that you meet the eligibility requirements for a voucher before you apply. The Marine Corps will not pay for exams if you have less than six months of service left so you'll want to plan accordingly.

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The following civilian credentials are related to MOS 0341 Mortarman. These credentials may require additional education, training or experience. For more information about these credentials, click on the credential title below.

For additional credentials related to Free, Necessary, and Exception MOSs, go to the Collateral Duty search feature and explore more opportunities to get certified. (Click the Navigator icon on the upper-right corner of the screen, and then select "Collateral Duty/Out of Billet MOS" or "Go Back" and then "Collateral Duty/Out of Billet MOS"). Only Service members who hold a 03 Primary MOS and who are assigned in writing by their Commanding Officer or have attended related formal school training are eligible for collateral duty/billets.

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Certified Protection Professional (CPP) Is Not In Demand ASIS International someSome mediummedium COOL BucksCOOL Bucks GI BillGI Bill AccreditationAccreditation
Certified Corrections Officer (CCO) Is Not In Demand American Correctional Association (ACA) someSome highhigh COOL BucksCOOL Bucks GI BillGI Bill  
Professional Certified Investigator (PCI) Is Not In Demand ASIS International otherOther     GI BillGI Bill AccreditationAccreditation
Physical Security Professional (PSP) Is Not In Demand ASIS International someSome mediummedium COOL BucksCOOL Bucks GI BillGI Bill AccreditationAccreditation
Certified Corrections Manager (CCM) Is Not In Demand American Correctional Association (ACA) otherOther     GI BillGI Bill  
Certified Corrections Supervisor (CCS) Is Not In Demand American Correctional Association (ACA) someSome mediummedium COOL BucksCOOL Bucks GI BillGI Bill  
Certified Hazardous Materials Practitioner (CHMP) Is Not In Demand Institute of Hazardous Materials Management (IHMM) someSome mediummedium COOL BucksCOOL Bucks   AccreditationAccreditation
Certified Corrections Officer/Provisional (CCO/P) Is Not In Demand American Correctional Association (ACA) someSome highhigh COOL BucksCOOL Bucks    
Security Program Integration Professional Certification (SPIPC) Is Not In Demand Center for Development of Security Excellence (CDSE) someSome mediummedium COOL BucksCOOL Bucks   AccreditationAccreditation
Security Fundamentals Professional Certification (SFPC) Is Not In Demand Center for Development of Security Excellence (CDSE) someSome highhigh COOL BucksCOOL Bucks   AccreditationAccreditation
Security Asset Protection Professional Certification (SAPPC) Is Not In Demand Center for Development of Security Excellence (CDSE) someSome mediummedium COOL BucksCOOL Bucks   AccreditationAccreditation
Certified Dangerous Goods Professional (CDGP) Is Not In Demand Institute of Hazardous Materials Management (IHMM) someSome mediummedium COOL BucksCOOL Bucks   AccreditationAccreditation
Industrial Security Oversight Certification (ISOC) Is Not In Demand Center for Development of Security Excellence (CDSE) otherOther       AccreditationAccreditation
Physical Security Certification (PSC) Is Not In Demand Center for Development of Security Excellence (CDSE) someSome highhigh COOL BucksCOOL Bucks   AccreditationAccreditation
Certified Sport Security Professional (CSSP) Is Not In Demand National Center for Spectator Sports Safety and Security (NCS4) someSome mediummedium COOL BucksCOOL Bucks    
Associate Protection Professional (APP) Is Not In Demand ASIS International someSome mediummedium COOL BucksCOOL Bucks   AccreditationAccreditation
Tactical Responder Certification (TR-C) Is Not In Demand International Board of Specialty Certification (IBSC) someSome mediummedium COOL BucksCOOL Bucks    

Department of Defense (DoD) Certifications

Some of these credentials may be funded thru the Marine Corps COOL program. To find out, search for these credentials in the "National Certifications" tab and look for the COOL Bucks icon.

Security Professional Education Development (SPeD) Program

The SPeD Certification Program is part of the Department of Defense's (DoD) initiative to professionalize the security workforce. This initiative is intended to ensure that there is a common set of competencies among security practitioners that promotes interoperability, facilitates professional development and training, and develops a workforce of certified security professionals.

For additional information related to the SPeD Certification Program please visit the website.

State Licenses

Some states have specific licensing requirements for the following related civilian occupations. These state licenses may require additional education, training or experience. Click on the occupation below to get more information on state requirements from the U.S. Department of Labor. For more supervisory and managerial occupations, please refer to the LEADER summary page.

Apprenticeship

The United Services Military Apprenticeship Program (USMAP) is a formal military training program that provides active duty and Full Time Support (FTS) Army, Navy, Marine Corps, and Coast Guard Service members the opportunity to improve their job skills and to complete their civilian apprenticeship requirements while they are on active duty. The U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) provides the nationally recognized "Certificate of Completion" upon program completion.

USMAP enhances your job skills and shows your motivation for more challenging military assignments. Having a DOL Certificate of Completion is an advantage in getting better civilian jobs since employers know the value of apprenticeships.

The following USMAP apprenticeship trades are related to MOS 0341 Mortarman:

Completing an apprenticeship is a process with four major steps. Proceed to Step 1 on the USMAP website to select an apprenticeship trade that is related to your military occupation.

Related Civilian Occupations

The following civilian occupations are similar to the duties performed by MOS 0341 Mortarman. These occupations may require additional education, training or experience. For more information about these occupations, click on the civilian occupation below. For more supervisory and managerial positions, please refer to the LEADER summary page. To search for related civilian job opportunities, go to the Veteran’s Employment Center.

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Related Federal Occupations

The following federal occupations are similar to MOS 0341 Mortarman. These occupations may require additional education, training or experience. For more information about these occupations, click on the federal occupation below.

Other Career Considerations

A wide range of civilian job opportunities is available within the private and public sectors that align with MOS 0341 Mortarman military training and experience. More information about these opportunities and other considerations concerning occupations related to MOS MOS 0341 Mortarman can be found below.

Law Enforcement

Security/Force Protection

There are many opportunities for people with military police/force protection training and experience. A number of federal agencies employ law enforcement personnel; information on current law enforcement opportunities in the federal government can be found at:

There are many opportunities for people with physical security training and experience, both with private firms and government agencies. The requirements of these jobs vary, and in some cases there is a veteran's preference associated with these positions (for example, Aviation Security Screener).

Portals

The requirements of law enforcement jobs vary, however, people with military police/force protection training and experience are usually qualified and often sought after for these careers. The following sites provide portals to information on law enforcement jobs:

Continuing Education

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Additional Information

Additional information pertaining to MOS 0341 Mortarman can be found below.

The National Police Officer Selection Test (POST) is an entry-level basic skills test that helps law enforcement agencies select the most qualified applicants by ensuring that candidates possess the basic cognitive skills necessary to successfully perform the job.

The POST is a valid, job-related test designed specifically for law enforcement use, which measures these basic skills:

  • Arithmetic
  • Reading Comprehension
  • Grammar and Incident Report Writing.

Increase your department's hiring efficiency by using the POST to ensure candidates possess the fundamental skills to succeed in training and on the job.

The POST exam is used for law enforcement officer selection by a variety of municipal, county, state and federal agencies. In addition, the POST has been mandated as the statewide entry-level test by the states of Iowa and Utah. The POST is the official test of 25 state Police Chief Associations. All of these agencies thoroughly researched the available exams and determined that those offered by Stanard & Associates, Inc. were of the highest quality.

If you have any questions, please contact Stanard & Associates at 1-800-367-6919 or visit the POST website.

PoliceTraining.net provides a portal to information on law enforcement training programs.

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COOL Bucks

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In Demand

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GI Bill®

Reimbursement for exam fees has been approved for payment through the GI Bill.

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Some

Credential is related to some tasks associated with the duties of the rating (at least one critical task but less than 80%)

Most

Credential is directly related to most of the major duties associated with the rating (at least 80%)

Other

Credential is related to this military occupation, but is more advanced or specialized and therefore will likely require additional education, training, or experience

High

Highly attainable: Credential is related to the duties performed within the military occupation, the minimum education requirement = HS or less and/or minimum experience = 2 years or less experience and no additional requirements.

Medium

Moderate ease of attainment: Credential is related to the duties performed within the military occupation, the minimum education requirement = Associate's and/or prerequisite and/or minimum experience = more than 2 years and less than 10 years of experience.

Low

May be difficult to attain: Credential is related to the duties performed within the military occupation, the minimum education requirement is a Bachelor's degree, and/or minimum experience is 10 or more years.

Most – Tasks in these careers match most duties of the military job or specialty (approximately 80% or greater)
Some – Tasks in these careers match some duties of the military job or specialty (greater than 20% but less than 80%)
Bright Outlook – new job opportunities are very likely in the future for this job

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