Solicitation of Qualified Marines for Lateral Move Into the Small Unmanned Aircraft Systems Operator MOS 7316

1.  This MARADMIN solicits qualified Marines for a lateral move into Primary MOS (PMOS) 7316, Small Unmanned Aircraft Systems (SUAS) Operator.  The demand for qualified Marines to lateral move into the 7316 MOS is expected to remain high for the foreseeable future.
2.  SUAS Operators are responsible for planning, coordinating, integrating and conducting safe operations of the SUAS in support of the assigned missions.  SUAS operators will maintain and remotely pilot small-unmanned air vehicles, manage the use of onboard optics, synchronize UAS into unit operations, and serve as the subject matter expert (SME) in SUAS operations and capabilities.
3.  While the essential technical and operational skills are learned through formal training, there are certain innate qualities which SUAS operators must possess.  SUAS operators must think critically, communicate clearly, possess interpersonal skills, flexibility, and creativity.
4.  Interested Marines should review the references and contact their career planner to initiate the lateral move process.  Any additional questions may be answered by contacting the Occupational Field Specialist POCs above.
5.  Prerequisites:  The following are the prerequisites for lateral move into the 7316 PMOS:
5.a.  Must be a volunteer in the ranks of LCpl to Staff Sergeant from any MOS.  Staff Sergeants must not be in zone for promotion.
5.b.  Must possess a GT score of 110 or higher.
5.c.  Security requirement: Must be eligible for a secret clearance.
5.d.  Must have normal color vision and depth perception.
5.e.  Must meet all the physical requirements of the medical screening exam per reference (C), the UAS Physical Worksheet, or receive a local waiver.
5.f.  Must be worldwide deployable when approved for lateral move into the 7316 PMOS.
6.  Upon successful completion of the SUAS Operator Training Course and the subsequent awarding of PMOS 7316; SUAS operators are authorized to wear the Marine Unmanned Aircraft System Insignia per MCO 1020.34.
7.  This MARADMIN is not applicable to the Marine Corps Reserve.
8.  Release authorized by Brigadier General Ryan S. Rideout, Director, Manpower Management Division.