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<img style="float: none;" src="http://assets2.marines.com/assetmgr/image/disp/inline/size/460x259/id/5003" alt="Intelligence Officer" /><h2>Signals Intelligence Officer, Capt Tweed</h2>TweedMOSsignalintel 1:29 [Capt Tweed]: Specifically, I´m a Signals Intelligence Officer. With that is a focus predominantly on understanding enemies´ communications. That involves gathering information wherever we can from various sources about what an adversary may be doing, presenting that information in a logical and cohesive format for a commander so he can make a decision and often providing some form of an assessment of what I think it means so he can help put that into context. The one thing that I´ve learned and have reinforced over and over again throughout this is that the need to work with other elements, not just other intelligence specialties, but other elements within the Marine Corps, be it a Logistics Officer, an Administrative Officer to understand the various facets that allow me to do my job better that also allow them to do their job better and make the organization work smoother. Because of our size, we rely a lot more on our personal relationships. And so there´s closeness there that allows you to accomplish the mission, as well as take care of each other along the way. It´s worthwhile knowing that my work helps preserve the nation, create a better environment hopefully for my family, my children, my extended family as they grow and provide security that allows the freedoms and the opportunities that I enjoyed-to continue to prosper as they grow. What I get back from being a Marine is a personal satisfaction knowing that I have done something for the greater good. <hr />

Intelligence Officers serve in different roles depending on whether they are assigned specifically as Ground, Aviation, Human or Signals Intelligence Officers. Some of these officers may command and train scout sniper Marines to provide precision direct fire on selected targets, control supporting arms, and collect and report information. These positions combine infantry and intelligence disciplines.

Specialized Training

Infantry Officer Course
Quantico, VA
10 weeks
Scout Sniper Platoon
Commander Course
Quantico, VA
2 weeks
Ground Intelligence
Officer Course
Quantico, VA
6 weeks

Further training will include the Marine Air-Ground Task Force (MAGTF) Intelligence Officer Course (MIOC).

Beyond Your First Tour

After your first tour, you may be assigned to a billet available to all officers, such as recruiting duty, instructor duty at The Basic School or series commander at one of the Marine Corps Recruit Depots. Later in your career, you may be assigned to Expeditionary Warfare School or Command and Control Systems Course, or seek an advanced degree. This pattern of assignment is designed to expand your knowledge of the Marine Corps and overall strategic operations before you take on increased responsibility within your MOS.

After three years of experience and completion of MIOC, you will be redesignated as a MAGTF Intelligence Officer, with leadership opportunities in both external and Marine Corps billets.

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Intelligence Officer

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