MOS 0861 Fire Support Marine
MOS 0861 Fire Support Marine
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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.
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 0861 Fire Support Marine. 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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| Associate Electronics Technician (CETa) Is Not In Demand | Electronics Technicians Association, International (ETA-I) |  Some |
 high |
 COOL Bucks |
 GI Bill |
 Accreditation
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| Telecommunications Electronics Technician (TCM) Is Not In Demand | Electronics Technicians Association, International (ETA-I) |  Other |
GI Bill |
Accreditation
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| General Radiotelephone Operator License (PG) Is Not In Demand | Federal Communications Commission (FCC) | Some |
high |
COOL Bucks |
GI Bill |
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| RADAR Electronics Technician (RAD) Is Not In Demand | Electronics Technicians Association, International (ETA-I) | Other |
GI Bill |
Accreditation
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| Certified Electronics Technician - Associate-Level Is Not In Demand | International Society of Certified Electronics Technicians (ISCET) | Some |
high |
COOL Bucks |
GI Bill |
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| Certified Electronics Technician - Journeyman-Level - Communications Is Not In Demand | International Society of Certified Electronics Technicians (ISCET) | Other |
GI Bill |
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| Certified Electronics Technician - Journeyman-Level - Radar Is Not In Demand | International Society of Certified Electronics Technicians (ISCET) | Other |
GI Bill |
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| CompTIA Certified Technical Trainer (CTT+) Is Not In Demand | Computing Technology Industry Association (CompTIA) | Other |
GI Bill |
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| Certified Mapping Scientist, GIS/LIS (ASPRS) Is Not In Demand | ASPRS: The Imaging & Geospatial Information Society | Other |
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Certified Manager (CM)
 Is In Demand
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Institute of Certified Professional Managers (ICPM) | Other |
GI Bill |
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Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP)
Is In Demand
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International Information Systems Security Certification Consortium, Inc. (ISC 2) | Other |
GI Bill |
Accreditation
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| Physical Security Professional (PSP) Is Not In Demand | ASIS International | Other |
GI Bill |
Accreditation
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Systems Security Certified Practitioner (SSCP)
Is In Demand
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International Information Systems Security Certification Consortium, Inc. (ISC 2) | Other |
GI Bill |
Accreditation
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| IC3 Digital Literacy Certification (IC3) Is Not In Demand | Certiport | Other |
GI Bill |
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| Certified GIS/LIS Technologist Is Not In Demand | ASPRS: The Imaging & Geospatial Information Society | Other |
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| Certified Geographic Information Systems (GIS) Professional Is Not In Demand | GIS Certification Institute (GISCI) | Other |
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| Certified Survey Technician (CST) - Level I Is Not In Demand | National Society of Professional Surveyors (NSPS) | Other |
GI Bill |
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Certified Survey Technician (CST) - Field Track Level II
Is In Demand
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National Society of Professional Surveyors (NSPS) | Other |
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Certified Survey Technician (CST) - Office Track Level II
Is In Demand
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National Society of Professional Surveyors (NSPS) | Other |
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| General Communications Technician - Level 1 (GCT1) Is Not In Demand | Electronics Technicians Association, International (ETA-I) | Some |
high |
COOL Bucks |
Accreditation
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| Basic Electricity and Electronics - Alternating Current (BEE-AC) Is Not In Demand | Certifying Technical Employee Competence (CertTEC) | Some |
high |
COOL Bucks |
GI Bill |
Accreditation
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| Basic Electricity and Electronics - Direct Current (BEE-DC) Is Not In Demand | Certifying Technical Employee Competence (CertTEC) | Some |
high |
COOL Bucks |
Accreditation
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| Basic Electricity and Electronics - Analog (BEE-A) Is Not In Demand | Certifying Technical Employee Competence (CertTEC) | Some |
high |
COOL Bucks |
GI Bill |
Accreditation
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| Basic Electricity and Electronics - Digital (BEE-D) Is Not In Demand | Certifying Technical Employee Competence (CertTEC) | Some |
high |
COOL Bucks |
Accreditation
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| General Communications Technician - Level 2 (GCT2) Is Not In Demand | Electronics Technicians Association, International (ETA-I) | Other |
Accreditation
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| Gaming and Vending Technician (GVT) Is Not In Demand | Electronics Technicians Association, International (ETA-I) | Other |
Accreditation
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| Electronics Associate DC (EM1) Is Not In Demand | Electronics Technicians Association, International (ETA-I) | Some |
high |
COOL Bucks |
Accreditation
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| Electronics Associate AC (EM2) Is Not In Demand | Electronics Technicians Association, International (ETA-I) | Some |
high |
COOL Bucks |
Accreditation
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| Electronics Associate Analog (EM3) Is Not In Demand | Electronics Technicians Association, International (ETA-I) | Some |
high |
COOL Bucks |
Accreditation
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| Electronics Associate Digital (EM4) Is Not In Demand | Electronics Technicians Association, International (ETA-I) | Some |
high |
COOL Bucks |
Accreditation
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| Electronics Associate Comprehensive (EM5) Is Not In Demand | Electronics Technicians Association, International (ETA-I) | Some |
high |
COOL Bucks |
Accreditation
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| Certified Sport Security Professional (CSSP) Is Not In Demand | National Center for Spectator Sports Safety and Security (NCS4) | Other |
Accreditation
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| Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS): Microsoft Office 2013 Is Not In Demand | Microsoft Corporation | Other |
GI Bill |
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| Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS): Microsoft Office 2016 Is Not In Demand | Microsoft Corporation | Other |
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 0861 Fire Support Marine:
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 0861 Fire Support Marine. 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 | |
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| Computer Operators |
Some
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| Data Entry Keyers |
Some
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Apprenticeship |
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| Database Administrators |
Some
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 Bright Outlook |
Apprenticeship |
find local salary |
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| Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment |
Some
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Apprenticeship |
find local salary |
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| Emergency Management Directors |
Some
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Apprenticeship |
find local salary |
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| General and Operations Managers |
Some
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Bright Outlook |
find local salary |
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| Mapping Technicians |
Some
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Bright Outlook |
Apprenticeship |
find local salary |
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| Radio Operators |
Some
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Apprenticeship |
find local salary |
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| Telecommunications Equipment Installers and Repairers, Except Line Installers |
Some
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Apprenticeship |
find local salary |
The following federal occupations are similar to MOS 0861 Fire Support Marine. 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 0861 Fire Support Marine military training and experience. More information about these opportunities and other considerations concerning occupations related to MOS 0861 can be found below.
Department of Homeland Security (DHS)
0132: Intelligence Research Specialist
Overview: This job series covers positions located within the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP), and Intelligence Enterprise (IE). Specialty areas for this position include research, analysis, evaluation, coordination, and dissemination of intelligence information; assessment and hypothesis testing regarding known or emerging border security threats; and maintenance and control of classified material and derivative classification requirements that apply to national security.
Duties at CBP: Work within this job series requires an Intelligence Research Specialist to apply a full range of analytical knowledge, skills, and abilities to provide finished intelligence and intelligence products in support of operations to enhance the agency mission. Typical work assignments may include:
- Execution of all-source intelligence compilation, analysis, production and dissemination;
- Timely assimilation of disparate data; rendering of knowledgeable and accurate assessments regarding the intelligence implications of such data; and effective presentation;
- Sourcing reliability and information validating determinations; incorporation of information from multiple sources into intelligence products;
- Synthesis of information into coherent and meaningful pictures or visualization of trends and patterns to convey intelligence to the appropriate audience for awareness, status updates or to inform operations;
- Identifying intelligence gaps, problems or potential difficulties; and
- Assessment, estimation, and forecasting regarding evolving or emerging border security threats; recommendation of appropriate courses of action to counter those threats; and successful execution of intelligence initiatives.
Locations: Various
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