Careers: Military--Army, Navy, Airforce, Marines, Coast Guard/Marine Corps MOS field 02 and 9962

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Jason,
For MOS field 02, intel, what was your favorite part and why?

Also, for parachutist, 9962, what did you do?.. (i know u jump and all haha) but what i mean is, there are Recon Marines, parachute qualified, which is a different MOS, so what did you differently than them?

Also, any extra info that you would like to add would be very much appreciated.

Thanks,
Matt

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Matt:

 9962 is the MOS identifier for a "Marine Parachutist".  It's not an actual MOS but rather an identifier for someone with an additional job skill.

 Recon Marines who are para/scuba qual'd would get an additional identifier stating that as well, in addition to their primary MOS.  

 Since I wasn't recon, I didn't hold that MOS.  I was just lucky enough to go to Airborne School.

 Intelligence is alot of fun, it's a challenge every day.  The part of the job I liked the most was being able to become the 'duty expert', regardless of rank, on a particular country or topic, and go from there.  You also got to do things most people didn't, as well as being required to think and then justify your opinions.  It was challenging and interesting at the same time, with a good bunch of people.

Jason

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Questions relating to US Marine Corps; rank, awards, uniforms, career choices. I can also help people spot and expose fakes (people pretending to be Marines or have awards they didn`t earn). Considering the Marines as a career? Or another branch, like the Air National Guard? Drop me a line. HOWever..know that I am NOT a recruiter. I can offer my expert opinion and advice, but can't (and won't) over rule what a recruiter says, they are the 'on duty' expert.

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Infantry Rifleman, MOS 0311: 3 years. Marine Barracks Security (Marine Barracks, Annapolis, Maryland(not Embassy Duty): 3 years. Parachutist: MOS 9962: Got my wings in August of 1984. Intelligence Specialist: MOS 0231 10 years working as an Intelligence Analyst with a Fixed Wing Fighter Squadron, Force Service Support Group, and at Headquarters, Marine Corps. Field Radio Operator: MOS 2531. Served as a Platoon Sergeant in a Communications Platoon assigned to MEU Service Support Group 24 (Special Operations Capable). Did a hitch in the Army reserves as an 11B (Infantryman), 3 years. Finished out my career in the Air National Guard as a BioEnvironmental Engineer MOS 4B3X1, did that for a few years. I"ve been collecting and selling Marine Corps and other military uniforms, medals, and field gear since I was 8 years old.

Organizations
United States Marine Corps Logistical Company.

Publications
I was an Editorial writer for Marine Corps Times from 1998-2000.

Education/Credentials
Extensive library of research materials relating to uniforms, medals, and equipment of the military and the Marine Corps. 22 College credits, Community College of the Air Force. Certified Historical Interpreter.

Awards and Honors
Kosovo Campaign Medal w/1 star Sea Service Deployment Ribbon with 4 stars. Numerous other unit awards. I was on duty on 9/11 at HQMC, near the Pentagon, and responded to that location to try and lend a hand if needed...

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United States Marine Corps Historical Company, Guardian Security and Investigations, lead Investigator for 'Stolen Valor' cases.

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