Designation of 0451 Parachute Rigger as a Primary MOS from Pvt to MGySgt
This MARADMIN announces a significant change to the career structure for MOS 0451 (Parachute Rigger), designating it as a primary MOS from Private to Master Gunnery Sergeant. Previously, SNCOs in this field transitioned to MOS 0491 (Logistics Chief), but this change allows them to remain in the 0451 field to retain critical expertise and ensure safety in life support operations. Eligible Marines must submit applications by May 23, 2003, for screening beginning May 26, 2003.
Issued: April 22, 2003
1. PURPOSE. THIS MARADMIN IS TO ANNOUNCE THE SUBJECT CHANGE IN MOS PROGRESSION FOR THE 0451 AND 0491 MILITARY OCCUPATIONAL SPECIALTIES. 2. DISCUSSION. IN ORDER TO ENSURE THE SAFETY OF PERSONNEL, IT IS NECESSARY TO RETAIN SENIOR SNCO LEADERSHIP, KNOWLEDGE, AND EXPERTISE IN THE HIGH RISK ENVIRONMENT SURROUNDING THE 0451 LIFE SUPPORT MOS. THE WIDE RANGE OF EQUIPMENT ASSOCIATED WITH AIRBORNE/AIRDROP MISSIONS REQUIRES EXTENSIVE INITIAL AND CONTINUING SKILL PROGRESSION TRAINING, VARIOUS MOS RELATED COURSES, AND INVALUABLE EXPERIENCE. THESE HIGHLY PERISHABLE SKILLS ARE LOST WHEN THESE FEW SNCO'S PERFORM DUTIES AS LOGISTICS CHIEF, MOS 0491, RESULTING IN A CONTINUAL CHALLENGE TO MAINTAIN RIGGING PROFICIENCY. 3. MOS MANUAL. IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE REFS, D/C I&L (LPC-1) HAS CONDUCTED AN ANALYSIS OF THE 0451 MOS AND THE SKILL PROGRESSION TABLE FOR REQUIRED AND SKILL PROGRESSION TRAINING. THE ANALYSIS RESULTED IN RECOMMENDED CHANGES IN THE 0451 MOS PROGRESSION THAT HAVE BEEN SUMBITTED AND APPROVED AS UPDATES TO THE MOS MANUAL. MOS 0451 WILL NO LONGER FEED THE O491 MOS AT THE SNCO RANK. 4. PREREQUISITES/ELIGIBILITY. ALL SNCO'S WITH MOS O451 AND 0491 WHO HAVE SUCCESSFULLY COMPLETED THE BASIC PARACHUTE RIGGER COURSE AT THE US ARMY QUARTERMASTER CENTER & SCHOOL AT FT LEE VA WILL BE SCREENED TO DETERMINE ELIGIBILITY FOR MOS 0451. CAREFUL CONSIDERATION WILL BE MADE BASED ON INDIVIDUAL QUALIFICATIONS, PAST ASSIGNMENT EXPERIENCE, YEARS OF SERVICE, AFFECT ON PLANNED PROMOTION OPPORTUNITY AND THE DESIRE OF THE INDIVIDUAL MARINE BEFORE ASSIGNING THE MOS TO GYSGT'S AND ABOVE. 5. APPLICATION. MARINES WITH MOS 0491 OR 0451 E-6'S SELECTED TO THE GRADE OF E-7, OR CURRENTLY IN ZONE FOR SELECTION TO E-7 WHO MEET THE PREREQUISITES IN PARA 4 ARE REQUESTED TO SUBMIT A NAVMC 10274 TO HQMC I&L (LPC-1) VIA THEIR CHAIN OF COMMAND INDICATING THEIR DESIRE FOR CONSIDERATION NLT 23 MAY 03. 6. MOS ASSIGNMENT. MARINES WILL BE SCREENED BY A BOARD WITH REPRESENTATION FROM I&L (LPC-1) AND M&RA (MPP) BEGINNING 26 MAY 03. REVERTING TO MOS 0451 UNDER THE NEW MOS PROGRESSION IS CONTINGENT UPON SUCCESSFUL SCREENING AND CURRENT MANPOWER REQUIREMENTS. MARINES WILL HAVE A MINIMUM 24 MONTHS OBLIGATED SERVICE REMAINING, AGREE TO EXTEND, OR REENLIST TO MEET OBLIGATED SERVICE REQUIREMENTS. D/C I&L WILL RELEASE A FOLLOW-ON MESSAGE ANNOUNCING THE NAMES OF SELECTEES. ALL SUBSEQUENT MANPOWER ACTIONS WILL BE BASED ON THE NEW MOS PROGRESSION ONCE THE FOLLOW-ON MARADMIN IS RELEASED.