Marine Corps COOL Summary - MOS 0481 Landing Support Specialist

MOS 0481 Landing Support Specialist

MOS Description

The Landing Support Specialist performs various duties that support the establishment, maintenance and control of transportation throughput systems on beaches, landing zones, ports (air and sea), and terminals (rail, truck, and container) used in support of MAGTF operations and deployments. They are trained in the doctrinal concepts of landing support and the landing force support party; conducting port, arrival/ departure airfield, helicopter landing zone, and rail head operations. The Landing Support Specialist is also trained in the application of Automated Information Systems (AIS) that are utilized throughout the Defense Transportation System (DTS) to track, and interface movement data with load planning programs and joint AIS to support the FDP&E process and In-Transit Visibility (ITV). NCOs and Staff NCOs plan, conduct, and supervise landing support operations and training. At the MAGTF level, they assist with the throughput of unit personnel, supplies and equipment. They also assist with the preparation, planning, and execution of strategic mobility plans in accordance with the Time Phased Force Deployment Data (TPFDD) used to deploy and sustain forward deployed forces. At the SNCO level, they will also serve as Combat Cargo Assistants (CCAs) onboard naval amphibious assault ships. MOS 0491, Logistics/Mobility Chief is assigned as the primary MOS upon promotion to Gunnery Sergeant.

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.

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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.

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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.

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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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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 0481 Landing Support Specialist. These credentials may require additional education, training or experience. For more information about these credentials, click on the credential title below.

For more supervisory and managerial credentials, please refer to the LEADER summary page.

Credential	Agency	Related As	Attainability	COOL$	GI Bill^®	Accreditation
Certified Hazardous Materials Manager (CHMM) Is In Demand	Institute of Hazardous Materials Management (IHMM)	Other			GI Bill	Accreditation
Commercial Driver's License (CDL) Is Not In Demand	United States Department of Transportation, Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA)	Other
Certified in Production and Inventory Management (CPIM) Is In Demand	American Production and Inventory Control Society (APICS)	Some	high	COOL Bucks	GI Bill
Certified Supply Chain Professional (CSCP) Is In Demand	American Production and Inventory Control Society (APICS)	Most	medium	COOL Bucks	GI Bill
Certified Hazardous Materials Practitioner (CHMP) Is Not In Demand	Institute of Hazardous Materials Management (IHMM)	Some	medium	COOL Bucks		Accreditation
Certified Professional in Supply Management (CPSM) Is In Demand	Institute for Supply Management (ISM)	Other			GI Bill
Certified Logistics Technician (CLT (AE)) Is Not In Demand	Manufacturing Skill Standards Council (MSSC)	Most	medium	COOL Bucks	GI Bill	Accreditation
Certified Logistics Associate (CLA) Is Not In Demand	Manufacturing Skill Standards Council (MSSC)	Most	high	COOL Bucks	GI Bill
SCPro Level One - Cornerstones of Supply Chain Management Is Not In Demand	Council of Supply Chain Management Professionals (CSCMP)	Most	medium	COOL Bucks	GI Bill

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 0481 Landing Support Specialist:

Computer Operator

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 0481 Landing Support Specialist. 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.

Civilian Job	Duties Matched	Bright Outlook	Registered Apprenticeship	Local Salary Info
Cargo and Freight Agents	Most	Bright Outlook	Apprenticeship	find local salary
First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers	Some	Bright Outlook		find local salary
Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand	Some	Bright Outlook	Apprenticeship	find local salary
Order Clerks	Most			find local salary
Packers and Packagers, Hand	Some			find local salary
Production, Planning, and Expediting Clerks	Some		Apprenticeship	find local salary
Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks	Most			find local salary
Stockers and Order Fillers	Some	Bright Outlook		find local salary

The following federal occupations are similar to MOS 0481 Landing Support Specialist. These occupations may require additional education, training or experience. For more information about these occupations, click on the federal occupation below.

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