thedrifter
11-21-08, 09:18 AM
Information Operations Center seeks Marines
Written by Administrator
MARINE CORPS BASE QUANTICO, Va. — Technology is all around the average American, whether using a cell phone, updating personal Web pages, or watching international news, it is everywhere. This seemingly instantaneous access to information across the globe has spurred an almost limitless amount of applications for the Marine Corps, and its enemies, to use in the war on terrorism.
To accommodate the ever-changing face of 21st century warfare, the Marine Corps Information Operations Center, slated to be permanently stationed at Marine Corps Base Quantico in 2011, initiated recruiting efforts across the Marine Corps this summer to fill 60 enlisted and 40 officer slots. Interested Marines need to be eligible for a top-secret security clearance and have the fundamental qualities of a Marine, said Lt. Col. Mitch D. Rios, operations officer, MCIOC.
Marines with backgrounds in electronic warfare, psychological operations, operations security, intelligence, or a similar technical background would be excellent candidates for MCIOC, he said.
Marines should not be discouraged if their current military occupational specialty is not particularly technical or similar to information operations. Whether they realize it or not, most Marines, especially the newest generation, have already been exposed to information operations in some fashion through online social networking, video gaming, or just by exploring the Internet, said Tim Hale, manpower specialist, MCIOC.
Generally, noncommissioned officers are preferred to fill the enlisted billets available.
However, MCIOC is also willing to consider qualified junior Marines and staff NCOs.
‘‘If we’ve got a hard-charging lance corporal, we’ll take him,” said Hale.
The recruitment effort by MCIOC is also a part of the push to build the Marine Corps’ numbers to 202,000 by 2012.
Much like the joint-service atmosphere of information operations in which Marines will be trained, they can look forward to working in an environment with other military branches, said Rios.
Due to the new type of combat encountered since the beginning of the war on terrorism, the Marine Corps has been constantly developing its doctrine, and information operations is now an integral change brought about by these developments.
According to Hale, joining MCIOC team will give Marines a chance to be a part of history as the face of the Marine Corps’ future.
Just as basic-rifleman skills are spread throughout the Marine Corps, every Marine should receive IO experience at some point throughout their career, said Hale.
Ellie
Written by Administrator
MARINE CORPS BASE QUANTICO, Va. — Technology is all around the average American, whether using a cell phone, updating personal Web pages, or watching international news, it is everywhere. This seemingly instantaneous access to information across the globe has spurred an almost limitless amount of applications for the Marine Corps, and its enemies, to use in the war on terrorism.
To accommodate the ever-changing face of 21st century warfare, the Marine Corps Information Operations Center, slated to be permanently stationed at Marine Corps Base Quantico in 2011, initiated recruiting efforts across the Marine Corps this summer to fill 60 enlisted and 40 officer slots. Interested Marines need to be eligible for a top-secret security clearance and have the fundamental qualities of a Marine, said Lt. Col. Mitch D. Rios, operations officer, MCIOC.
Marines with backgrounds in electronic warfare, psychological operations, operations security, intelligence, or a similar technical background would be excellent candidates for MCIOC, he said.
Marines should not be discouraged if their current military occupational specialty is not particularly technical or similar to information operations. Whether they realize it or not, most Marines, especially the newest generation, have already been exposed to information operations in some fashion through online social networking, video gaming, or just by exploring the Internet, said Tim Hale, manpower specialist, MCIOC.
Generally, noncommissioned officers are preferred to fill the enlisted billets available.
However, MCIOC is also willing to consider qualified junior Marines and staff NCOs.
‘‘If we’ve got a hard-charging lance corporal, we’ll take him,” said Hale.
The recruitment effort by MCIOC is also a part of the push to build the Marine Corps’ numbers to 202,000 by 2012.
Much like the joint-service atmosphere of information operations in which Marines will be trained, they can look forward to working in an environment with other military branches, said Rios.
Due to the new type of combat encountered since the beginning of the war on terrorism, the Marine Corps has been constantly developing its doctrine, and information operations is now an integral change brought about by these developments.
According to Hale, joining MCIOC team will give Marines a chance to be a part of history as the face of the Marine Corps’ future.
Just as basic-rifleman skills are spread throughout the Marine Corps, every Marine should receive IO experience at some point throughout their career, said Hale.
Ellie