Post by Durant, M. on Dec 7, 2013 18:55:50 GMT -5
Military Occupational Specialties are code designators for the job of each and every Marine, from infantry rifleman to aviation crew chief, and beyond. The beginning code (ex. 03) denotes the occupational field (in this case, infantry) while the end code denotes the specific job of the Marine (ex. 11 for Rifleman).
The MOS's available in Halo: Oscar Company RPG are:
03 - Infantry
0302 - Infantry Officer
Description: The Infantry Officer is the front line leader of Marines. They consist of Marines rank Second Lieutenant to Major, and can command a platoon up to a company of Marines.
0311 - Rifleman
Description: The cream of the crop of the Marine Corps. The infantry rifleman is the most abundant MOS found in an infantry unit. Riflemen fill the majority of the billets in a rifle company, and generally are issued either an MA5 assault rifle or M739 Squad Automatic Weapon depending on their billet.
0312 - Designated Marksman
Description: The Designated Marksman is a Marine with Rifle Sharpshooter or Expert badge that can engage targets at medium to long range using a specialized weapon and telescoping optic. Found either at the squad or platoon level, Designated Marksmen are force multipliers. They're generally seen wielding the new BR55 Battle Rifle series.
0351 - Infantry Assaultman
Description: The Infantry Assaultman is a Marine who is proficient in close quarters battle tactics and breaching operations. The Assaultman carries special equipment necessary for breaching into buildings and rooms. This equipment includes: breaching charges, code splicers, a shotgun replacing the standard sidearm for breaching purposes, and other specialized equipment. The Assaultman is usually found wielding an MA5 assault rifle.
0352 - Antitank Missileman
Description: The rocket jockey. The Marine wielding a rocket launcher in case the unit comes under fire from mechanized or armored units. Rocket jockies can be found in regular platoons and weapons company's and platoon's as part of a dedicated section.
0369 - Infantry Unit Leader
Description: Marines rank Staff Sergeant to Master Sergeant may hold this MOS if they're in a command position over a squad or assistant command position of a platoon or company.
06 - Communications
0621 - Radio Operator
Description: The attaché from the Communications Section of an infantry battalion to an infantry platoon, the Radio Operator fills the billet of a platoon's Radio/Telephone Operator (RTO) by using specialized and sophisticated communications technology to allow the platoon to monitor and maintain contact with higher echelons of command on different frequencies.
08 - Artillery
0861 - Forward Observer
Description - The Forward Observer is a Marine ranked Private through Sergeant, whom acts as part of a team or independently assigned to a forward deployed unit to provide calls for fire for artillery, naval gunfire, and close air support. They are trained to be able to effectively coordinate and guide artillery and other supporting fires onto a target using sophisticated equipment and radio techniques. This MOS is available to Guest Characters ONLY.
18 - Tank Vehicles
1802 - Tank Officer
Description: The Tank Officer is a Marine ranked Second Lieutenant to Major whom is placed in charge of a Tank Platoon or Company. They lead their units from inside their tanks and are responsible for their Marines and their vehicles. This MOS is available for Guest Characters ONLY.
1812 - M808 Scorpion Crewman
Description: The Crewman is a Marine ranked Private to Sergeant that operates and / or serves upon an M808 Scorpion Main Battle Tank (MBT). The Crewman can be either the driver or the gunner that operates the exterior M247 machine gun. This MOS is for Guest Characters ONLY.
1813 - M850 Grizzly Crewman
Description: The M850 Grizzly Crewman serves as either the driver / turret operator or the machine gunner aboard the M850 Grizzly Main Battle Tank (MBT). Marines ranked Private to Sergeant may hold this MOS. This MOS is a available to Guest Characters ONLY.
75 - Aviation Flight Officers (Pilots)
7509 - Pilot, F-41 Broadsword Qualified
Description: The pilot of the new F-41 Broadsword strike fighter, they are responsible for the employment of their aircraft in accordance to their assigned mission (generally air superiority and close air support). F-41 pilots range from Second Lieutenant to Lieutenant Colonel. This MOS is available to Guest Characters ONLY.
7518 - Pilot, B-65 Shortsword Qualified
Description: The pilot of the B-65 Shortsword fighter, they are responsible for the employment of their aircraft in accordance with their assigned mission. Pilots range from Second Lieutenant to Lieutenant Colonel. This MOS is available to Guest Characters ONLY.
7563 - Pilot, D77-TC Pelican Qualified
Description: The pilot or co-pilot of a D77-TC Pelican drop-ship, they are responsible for the employment of their aircraft in accordance with their assigned mission. D77 pilots range from Second Lieutenant to Lieutenant Colonel in rank. This MOS is available to Guest Characters ONLY.
Non-Marine MOS's
CM-8404 - Corpsman
Description: The Navy Corpsman is the primary caregiver for the Marines, as they do not field their own Medical Corps. A Navy Corpsman chooses to be assigned to a Marine unit after graduating from their training and selecting to serve with the "Fleet Marine Force" as their career option. Corpsmen are highly trained specialists in the field of combat medicine, first aid, and battlefield trauma. There are few things corpsmen cannot do as medical specialists.
The MOS's available in Halo: Oscar Company RPG are:
03 - Infantry
0302 - Infantry Officer
Description: The Infantry Officer is the front line leader of Marines. They consist of Marines rank Second Lieutenant to Major, and can command a platoon up to a company of Marines.
0311 - Rifleman
Description: The cream of the crop of the Marine Corps. The infantry rifleman is the most abundant MOS found in an infantry unit. Riflemen fill the majority of the billets in a rifle company, and generally are issued either an MA5 assault rifle or M739 Squad Automatic Weapon depending on their billet.
0312 - Designated Marksman
Description: The Designated Marksman is a Marine with Rifle Sharpshooter or Expert badge that can engage targets at medium to long range using a specialized weapon and telescoping optic. Found either at the squad or platoon level, Designated Marksmen are force multipliers. They're generally seen wielding the new BR55 Battle Rifle series.
0351 - Infantry Assaultman
Description: The Infantry Assaultman is a Marine who is proficient in close quarters battle tactics and breaching operations. The Assaultman carries special equipment necessary for breaching into buildings and rooms. This equipment includes: breaching charges, code splicers, a shotgun replacing the standard sidearm for breaching purposes, and other specialized equipment. The Assaultman is usually found wielding an MA5 assault rifle.
0352 - Antitank Missileman
Description: The rocket jockey. The Marine wielding a rocket launcher in case the unit comes under fire from mechanized or armored units. Rocket jockies can be found in regular platoons and weapons company's and platoon's as part of a dedicated section.
0369 - Infantry Unit Leader
Description: Marines rank Staff Sergeant to Master Sergeant may hold this MOS if they're in a command position over a squad or assistant command position of a platoon or company.
06 - Communications
0621 - Radio Operator
Description: The attaché from the Communications Section of an infantry battalion to an infantry platoon, the Radio Operator fills the billet of a platoon's Radio/Telephone Operator (RTO) by using specialized and sophisticated communications technology to allow the platoon to monitor and maintain contact with higher echelons of command on different frequencies.
08 - Artillery
0861 - Forward Observer
Description - The Forward Observer is a Marine ranked Private through Sergeant, whom acts as part of a team or independently assigned to a forward deployed unit to provide calls for fire for artillery, naval gunfire, and close air support. They are trained to be able to effectively coordinate and guide artillery and other supporting fires onto a target using sophisticated equipment and radio techniques. This MOS is available to Guest Characters ONLY.
18 - Tank Vehicles
1802 - Tank Officer
Description: The Tank Officer is a Marine ranked Second Lieutenant to Major whom is placed in charge of a Tank Platoon or Company. They lead their units from inside their tanks and are responsible for their Marines and their vehicles. This MOS is available for Guest Characters ONLY.
1812 - M808 Scorpion Crewman
Description: The Crewman is a Marine ranked Private to Sergeant that operates and / or serves upon an M808 Scorpion Main Battle Tank (MBT). The Crewman can be either the driver or the gunner that operates the exterior M247 machine gun. This MOS is for Guest Characters ONLY.
1813 - M850 Grizzly Crewman
Description: The M850 Grizzly Crewman serves as either the driver / turret operator or the machine gunner aboard the M850 Grizzly Main Battle Tank (MBT). Marines ranked Private to Sergeant may hold this MOS. This MOS is a available to Guest Characters ONLY.
75 - Aviation Flight Officers (Pilots)
7509 - Pilot, F-41 Broadsword Qualified
Description: The pilot of the new F-41 Broadsword strike fighter, they are responsible for the employment of their aircraft in accordance to their assigned mission (generally air superiority and close air support). F-41 pilots range from Second Lieutenant to Lieutenant Colonel. This MOS is available to Guest Characters ONLY.
7518 - Pilot, B-65 Shortsword Qualified
Description: The pilot of the B-65 Shortsword fighter, they are responsible for the employment of their aircraft in accordance with their assigned mission. Pilots range from Second Lieutenant to Lieutenant Colonel. This MOS is available to Guest Characters ONLY.
7563 - Pilot, D77-TC Pelican Qualified
Description: The pilot or co-pilot of a D77-TC Pelican drop-ship, they are responsible for the employment of their aircraft in accordance with their assigned mission. D77 pilots range from Second Lieutenant to Lieutenant Colonel in rank. This MOS is available to Guest Characters ONLY.
Non-Marine MOS's
CM-8404 - Corpsman
Description: The Navy Corpsman is the primary caregiver for the Marines, as they do not field their own Medical Corps. A Navy Corpsman chooses to be assigned to a Marine unit after graduating from their training and selecting to serve with the "Fleet Marine Force" as their career option. Corpsmen are highly trained specialists in the field of combat medicine, first aid, and battlefield trauma. There are few things corpsmen cannot do as medical specialists.