MOS 0699 Communications Chief
MOS 0699 Communications Chief
MOS Description
Communications chief, as senior communications noncommissioned officers, directly assist the cognizant communications systems officer. Communication chiefs must have an overall knowledge of communication equipment capabilities, system integration in MAGTF, and Joint communication networks for all radio, wire, and data communication. They inspect communications units to determine equipment and operational readiness; and supervise personnel installing, operating, and maintaining communication, transmission, and data communication center facilities. They also have an overall knowledge of operations, budgeting, and administration in order to establish procedures and to assist with the direction and supervision of communication functions.
0699 Enlisted Feeder MOS
0699 Enlisted Feeder MOS

National Certifications
You selected Early Career—this applies to Marines in paygrades E1-E3. To help you focus on the credentials most appropriate for early in your career, the National Certifications list below 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.
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 0699 Communications Chief. 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.Compare | Credential | Agency | Related As | Attainability | COOL$ | GI Bill® | Accreditation | ID | |
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CompTIA Project+
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Certified Manager of Quality/Organizational Excellence (CMQ/OE)
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Certified Association Executive (CAE) Is Not In Demand | American Society of Association Executives (ASAE) | ![]() |
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Registered Communications Distribution Designer (RCDD)
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Outside Plant (OSP) Designer Is Not In Demand | BICSI | ![]() |
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Certified Manager (CM)
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Certified Management Consultant - Basic Is Not In Demand | Institute of Management Consultants (IMC) | ![]() |
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Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP)
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Project Management Professional (PMP)
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GIAC Information Security Professional (GISP) Is Not In Demand | Global Information Assurance Certification (GIAC) | ![]() |
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GIAC Security Expert (GSE) Is Not In Demand | Global Information Assurance Certification (GIAC) | ![]() |
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GIAC Systems and Network Auditor (GSNA)
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CompTIA Security+ ce
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GIAC Security Leadership Certification (GSLC)
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Certified Information Security Manager (CISM)
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Cisco Certified Internetwork Expert (CCIE) Security
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GIAC Information Security Fundamentals (GISF) Is Not In Demand | Global Information Assurance Certification (GIAC) | ![]() |
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Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM)
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Program Management Professional (PgMP)
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ITIL Foundation Level Is Not In Demand | AXELOS | ![]() |
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Certified Authorization Professional (CAP) Is Not In Demand | International Information Systems Security Certification Consortium, Inc. (ISC)² | ![]() |
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GIAC Law of Data Security and Investigations (GLEG) Is Not In Demand | Global Information Assurance Certification (GIAC) | ![]() |
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Broadband Premises Expert (BPE) Is Not In Demand | Society of Cable Telecommunications Engineers (SCTE) | ![]() |
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Cisco Certified Design Expert (CCDE) Is Not In Demand | Cisco Systems, Inc. | ![]() |
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Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP) Security
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Registered Telecommunications Project Manager (RTPM) Is Not In Demand | BICSI | ![]() |
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CompTIA Advanced Security Practitioner (CASP+)
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GIAC Certified Project Manager Certification (GCPM) Is Not In Demand | Global Information Assurance Certification (GIAC) | ![]() |
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Certified Lean Six Sigma Black Belt (ICBB)
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Certified Lean Six Sigma Green Belt (ICGB)
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Certified Chief Information Security Officer (CCISO) Is Not In Demand | International Council of Electronic Commerce Consultants (EC-Council) | ![]() |
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Internet Protocol Engineering Professional (IPEP) Is Not In Demand | Society of Cable Telecommunications Engineers (SCTE) | ![]() |
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Business Class Services Specialist (BCSS) Is Not In Demand | Society of Cable Telecommunications Engineers (SCTE) | ![]() |
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Cisco Certified Network Professional Collaboration (CCNP Collaboration)
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Cisco Certified Internetwork Expert Collaboration (CCIE Collaboration)
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Certified Information Privacy Manager (CIPM) Is Not In Demand | International Association of Privacy Professionals (IAPP) | ![]() |
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Certified Information Privacy Technologist (CIPT) Is Not In Demand | International Association of Privacy Professionals (IAPP) | ![]() |
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ITIL Master Certification Is Not In Demand | AXELOS | ![]() |
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Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) Exam - Industrial and Systems Is Not In Demand | National Council of Examiners for Engineering and Surveying (NCEES) | ![]() |
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F5 Certified BIG-IP Administrator (F5-CA) Is Not In Demand | F5 | ![]() |
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F5 Certified Technology Specialist in LTM (F5-CTS, LTM) Is Not In Demand | F5 | ![]() |
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F5 Certified Technology Specialist, BIG-IP DNS (F5-CTS, BIG-IP DNS) Is Not In Demand | F5 | ![]() |
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F5 Certified Technology Specialist in ASM (F5-CTS, ASM) Is Not In Demand | F5 | ![]() |
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F5 Certified Technology Specialist in APM (F5-CTS, APM) Is Not In Demand | F5 | ![]() |
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F5 Certified Solution Expert (F5-CSE) Is Not In Demand | F5 | ![]() |
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CompTIA Cybersecurity Analyst (CySA+) Is Not In Demand | Computing Technology Industry Association (CompTIA) | ![]() |
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CyberSec First Responder (CFR) Is Not In Demand | CertNexus (formerly Logical Operations) | ![]() |
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Information Technology Security (ITS) Is Not In Demand | Electronics Technicians Association, International (ETA-I) | ![]() |
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GIAC Certified Detection Analyst (GCDA) Is Not In Demand | Global Information Assurance Certification (GIAC) | ![]() |
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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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Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP) Enterprise Is Not In Demand | Cisco Systems, Inc. | ![]() |
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Cisco Certified Internetwork Expert (CCIE) Enterprise Infrastructure Is Not In Demand | Cisco Systems, Inc. | ![]() |
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 0699 Communications Chief:
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 0699 Communications Chief. 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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Computer and Information Systems Managers |
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The following federal occupations are similar to MOS 0699 Communications Chief. These occupations may require additional education, training or experience. For more information about these occupations, click on the federal occupation below.
- 0132 - Intelligence Series
- 0335 - Computer Clerk and Assistant Series
- 0390 - Telecommunications Processing Series
- 0392 - General Telecommunications Series
- 0394 - Communications Clerical Series
- 0856 - Electronics Technical Series
- 1540 - Cryptography Series
- 1541 - Cryptanalysis Series
- 2210 - Information Technology Management Series
- 2602 - Electronic Measurement Equipment Mechanic
- 2604 - Electronics Mechanic
- 2606 - Electronic Industrial Controls Mechanic
- 2608 - Electronic Digital Computer Mechanic
- 2610 - Electronic Integrated Systems Mechanic
- 9944 - Electronics Technician
A wide range of civilian job opportunities is available within the private and public sectors that align with MOS 0699 Communications Chief military training and experience. More information about these opportunities and other considerations concerning occupations related to MOS MOS 0699 Communications Chief can be found below.
Cyber Security
Cyber Security
There are opportunities to use cyber security skills in the law enforcement field. Information on cyber security in the federal workforce can be found on the following agency websites:
Department of Homeland Security (DHS)
2020: IT Specialist
Overview: This job series covers positions responsible for providing support, guidance, and expertise in various Information Technology (IT) functions. Specialty areas include IT Policy Planning, Information Security, Customer Support, Network Services, Enterprise Architecture, Systems Analyst, Applications Software, Operating Systems, Data Management, Internet and Systems Administration. Work performed by the IT specialist varies and is dependent on the job field of each IT specialist.
Duties at CBP: Work within this job series requires an Information Technology (IT) Specialist to perform a variety of duties that involve knowledge of a wide variety of IT application, systems, and methods; ability to apply methods and practices for troubleshooting IT system issues to include issues such as network, database, customer inquiries, and knowledge of IT system security regulations, policies and procedures. Typical work assignments vary based on parenthetical/job fields listed above but duties may include:
- Providing advice and guidance on a wide range and variety of IT issues;
- Planning, analyzing, developing, implementing, maintaining and enhancing information systems security programs, policies, procedures and tools;
- Assisting in the installation and integration of system patches, repairs, updates, and enhancements to ensure the delivery of IT services;
- Installing, configuring, integrating, troubleshooting, optimizing and maintaining customer hardware and software to maximize system availability and monitors network performance.
Locations: Various; DC Metro Area
Intelligence and Defense Careers
The IntelligenceCareers.gov website provides a portal to information on intelligence and defense related career opportunities to explore.
Troops to Tech
Troops to Tech Careers is a program created by CompTIA to provide opportunities and resources for Veterans interested in a career in the information technology (IT) field. Troops to Tech Careers is a collaboration between CompTIA, educational institutions and training organizations, and corporate employers to provide Veterans with an opportunity to Learn-Certify-Work. Veterans can locate education and training centers nationwide that will help them plan an IT career pathway and identify training courses they may need to prepare for a related IT certification. On the employer side, Troops to Tech Careers maintains a corporate registry listing companies that have made a commitment to prioritize hiring IT certified Veterans. Additional information about the program can be found at the Troops to Tech Careers website.
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: