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 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.
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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.
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.
You selected Late Career-- this applies to Marines in paygrades E6-E9. To help you focus on credentials most applicable to this phase in your career, the certification list has been filtered to only show COOL-funded certifications that are related to Most or Some of the skills and training gained in your MOS. You can customize your search by clicking Select Filters at the top left of the credentials table or by using the keyword search at the top right of the table.
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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Obtaining a credential can help prepare you for civilian employment, and can demonstrate knowledge and skills in a way civilian employers understand. 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. If you are already within that six-month timeframe, you can still choose to pursue the credential yourself or explore other funding options to pay for credentials.
As a transitioning Marine, you may also want to visit the Marine Corps' Transition Readiness Program for other guidance regarding reentering the civilian workforce.
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Obtaining credentials related to your rating 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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COOL does not pay for credentialing exams for veterans, but you may be able to get your credential funded through the GI Bill. Explore your funding options to see what funding may be available to you. Also, visit our page of Related Sites and expand the Resource Sites For Veterans section to see what other resources may be available to you
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.
For more supervisory and managerial credentials, please refer to the LEADER summary page.Compare | Credential | Agency | Related As | Attainability | COOL$ | GI Bill® | Accreditation | ID | |
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Certified Corrections Manager (CCM) Is Not In Demand | American Correctional Association (ACA) | ![]() |
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Certified Corrections Supervisor (CCS) Is Not In Demand | American Correctional Association (ACA) | ![]() |
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Certified Hazardous Materials Practitioner (CHMP) Is Not In Demand | Institute of Hazardous Materials Management (IHMM) | ![]() |
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Certified Corrections Officer/Provisional (CCO/P) Is Not In Demand | American Correctional Association (ACA) | ![]() |
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Security Program Integration Professional Certification (SPIPC) Is Not In Demand | Center for Development of Security Excellence (CDSE) | ![]() |
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Security Fundamentals Professional Certification (SFPC) Is Not In Demand | Center for Development of Security Excellence (CDSE) | ![]() |
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Security Asset Protection Professional Certification (SAPPC) Is Not In Demand | Center for Development of Security Excellence (CDSE) | ![]() |
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Certified Dangerous Goods Professional (CDGP) Is Not In Demand | Institute of Hazardous Materials Management (IHMM) | ![]() |
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Industrial Security Oversight Certification (ISOC) Is Not In Demand | Center for Development of Security Excellence (CDSE) | ![]() |
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Certified Sport Security Professional (CSSP) Is Not In Demand | National Center for Spectator Sports Safety and Security (NCS4) | ![]() |
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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 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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Explosives Workers, Ordnance Handling Experts, and Blasters |
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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.
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:
- Bureau of Diplomatic Security
- Bureau of Indian Affairs, Office of Justice Services
- Drug Enforcement Agency
- Federal Bureau of Investigation
- Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms
- Department of Homeland Security, Federal Protective Service
- Department of Homeland Security, Transportation Security Administration
- U.S. Secret Service
- U.S. Customs and Border Protection
- U.S. Marshals Service
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:
In addition to obtaining certifications in your field, advanced education is another way to enhance job performance.
For help in making informed choices on schools and education programs when using tuition assistance, see:
Additional information pertaining to MOS 0341 Mortarman can be found below.
National Police Officer Selection Test (POST)
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
PoliceTraining.net provides a portal to information on law enforcement training programs.