MOS 0363 Light Armored Reconnaissance (LAR) Unit Leader
MOS 0363 Light Armored Reconnaissance (LAR) Unit Leader
MOS Description
The Light Armored Reconnaissance (LAR) Unit Leader serves as the enlisted technical and tactical advisor to the LAR Platoon Commander. He assists the LAR platoon commander with all aspects of the planning, training, employment, logistical support, maintenance, accountability, welfare, and administrative functions in support of the LAR platoon’s mission. He controls the employment of his vehicle and section within the platoon and assists with the coordination and implementation of supporting arms. He supervises and coordinates the performance of maintenance, maintenance management, embarkation, and recovery operations. Staff Sergeants are employed as LAR Vehicle Commanders and Gunnery Sergeants are employed as Platoon Sergeants.
0363 Enlisted Feeder MOS
0363 Enlisted Feeder MOS

National Certifications and Federal Licenses
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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.
You selected Mid-Career—this applies to Marines in paygrades E4-E5. 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 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.
You chose Transitioning-- this applies to Marines who are not reenlisting and are planning their next steps. To help you focus on the most applicable credentials, the certification list has been filtered to only show in-demand credentials that are GI Bill approved. 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 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.
You chose Promotion-Seeking-- this applies to Marines who plan to stay in the Corps and who are actively working on advancement. To help you focus on the most applicable credentials, 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 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.
You chose Veteran-- veterans are any former Service member who has been discharged from active duty military service. To help you focus on the most applicable credentials, the certification list has been filtered to show in-demand credentials that are GI Bill approved. 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.
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 0363 Light Armored Reconnaissance (LAR) Unit Leader. 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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General Radiotelephone Operator License (PG) Is Not In Demand | Federal Communications Commission (FCC) | ![]() |
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Certified Protection Professional (CPP) Is Not In Demand | ASIS International | ![]() |
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Certified Corrections Officer (CCO) Is Not In Demand | American Correctional Association (ACA) | ![]() |
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Certified Jail Manager (CJM) Is Not In Demand | American Jail Association (AJA) | ![]() |
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Professional Certified Investigator (PCI) Is Not In Demand | ASIS International | ![]() |
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Physical Security Professional (PSP) Is Not In Demand | ASIS International | ![]() |
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Associate Emergency Manager (AEM) Is Not In Demand | International Association of Emergency Managers (iAEM) | ![]() |
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Certified Emergency Manager (CEM) Is Not In Demand | International Association of Emergency Managers (iAEM) | ![]() |
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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 Corrections Executive (CCE) Is Not In Demand | American Correctional Association (ACA) | ![]() |
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Automobile Service Consultant (C1) Is Not In Demand | National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) | ![]() |
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Certified Hazardous Materials Practitioner (CHMP) Is Not In Demand | Institute of Hazardous Materials Management (IHMM) | ![]() |
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Certified Jail Officer (CJO) Is Not In Demand | American Jail Association (AJA) | ![]() |
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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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Physical Security Certification (PSC) 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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Certified Correctional Trainer (CCT) Is Not In Demand | American Jail Association (AJA) | ![]() |
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Resilience-Building Leadership Professional (RBLP) Is Not In Demand | Resilience-Building Leader Program | ![]() |
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Resilience-Building Leadership Professional Coach (RBLP-C) Is Not In Demand | Resilience-Building Leader Program | ![]() |
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Resilience-Building Leadership Professional Trainer (RBLP-T) Is Not In Demand | Resilience-Building Leader Program | ![]() |
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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 and Federal Licenses" 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.
Related Civilian Occupations
The following civilian occupations are similar to the duties performed by MOS 0363 Light Armored Reconnaissance (LAR) Unit Leader. 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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Correctional Officers and Jailers |
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Emergency Management Directors |
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Explosives Workers, Ordnance Handling Experts, and Blasters |
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First-Line Supervisors of Correctional Officers |
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First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives |
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Intelligence Analysts |
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Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators |
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Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers |
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Private Detectives and Investigators |
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Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists |
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Security Guards |
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Security Managers |
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Transit and Railroad Police |
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Transportation Security Screeners |
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The following federal occupations are similar to MOS 0363 Light Armored Reconnaissance (LAR) Unit Leader. These occupations may require additional education, training or experience. For more information about these occupations, click on the federal occupation below.
- 6610 - Small Arms Repairing
- 6656 - Special Weapons Systems Mechanic
- 0006 - Correctional Institution Administration Series
- 0007 - Correctional Officer Series
- 0072 - Fingerprint Identification Series
- 0080 - Security Administration Series
- 0082 - United States Marshal Series
- 0083 - Police Series
- 0085 - Security Guard Series
- 1811 - Criminal Investigation Series
- 1881 - Customs and Border Protection Interdiction Series
- 1895 - Customs and Border Protection Series
- 1896 - Border Patrol Enforcement Series
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