Becoming A 0203

[Robinson]

Ever since I was small, I have wanted to be a Marine. I can thank my father for that. Year by year, I couldn't figure out exactly what I wanted to do in the Corps; I wanted to be able to be in the field and not behind a desk so much, but be an officer as well. I think I've finally found an MOS that might be exactly what I'm looking for.

I plan to attend Annapolis after graduating from high school. Fortunately, my academics and athletics are great. I actually found a PFT calculator somewhere and entered my data, finding I was a first class in it. I also am in the Sons of the American Legion, hopefully that will help in assisting me in getting into the Naval Academy. Also with my father being a police officer, a criminal record is out of the question.

Although, say I do make it to Annapolis, do I select the MOS 0203 after graduating, and go to TBS and so on? Or will I select after TBS? And what training exactly entails the 0203?

[Lisa 23]

Have you tried this link on Marine Officers.......
http://officer.marines.com/
Other than that, I can't help you with the first part of your question, but maybe this might help with the MOS you're interested in.

United (http://United) States marine Corps Enlisted Job Descriptions and Qualification Factors


Field 02, Intelligence


The Intelligence OccFld conducts the collection, processing, ana dissemination of intelligence. The specialties within the Intelligence OccFld are analysis, counterintelligence, imagery interpretation, and geographic intelligence. Basic qualification requirements include clerical, communication, and computer skills. Intelligence specialists are required to learn and master a variety of analytical and technical skills. Formal schooling is mandatory for assignment of an intelligence MOS. Entry-level Marines enter the field in MOS 0231, (Intelligence Specialist) or MOS 0261 (Geographic Intelligence Specialist). Entry into MOS 0211 (Counterintelligence/HUMINT Specialist) or 0241 (Imagery Interpreter) is accomplished by lateral move. Duty assignments vary widely from all levels of the Operating Forces to Joint Staffs, to Unified/Commands. Intelligence Marines also have the opportunity to serve in billets such as drill instructor, recruiter, and Marine Security Guard duty. Marines entering the OccFld will receive MOS 0200, Basic Intelligence marine, while participating in on-the-job training (if required) and/or attending formal school. All Marines assigned an intelligence MOS must submit a Single Scope Background Investigation (SSBI) prior to attending formal school. Intelligence MOS Marines must have an adjudicated SSBI to qualify for assignment of one of the primary intelligence MOSs. Intelligence MOSs are assigned and voided only by the Commandant of the Marine Corps (MM) in coordination with the Occupational Field 02 Specialist's recommendations.
Below are the Marine Corps Enlisted Military Occupation Specialties which are organized under this occupational field:
0211 (http://usmilitary.about.com/od/enlistedjo2/a/0211.htm) --Counterintelligence/HUMINT Specialist
0212 (http://usmilitary.about.com/od/enlistedjo2/a/0212.htm) --Technical Surveillance Countermeasures
0231 (http://usmilitary.about.com/od/enlistedjo2/a/0231.htm) --Intelligence Specialist
0241 (http://usmilitary.about.com/od/enlistedjo2/a/0241.htm) --Imagery Analysis Specialist
0261 (http://usmilitary.about.com/od/enlistedjo2/a/0261.htm) --Geographic Intelligence Specialist 0291 (http://usmilitary.about.com/od/enlistedjo2/a/0291.htm) --Intelligence Chief

http://usmilitary.about.com/od/enlistedjo2/a/marinejobs.htm

[TRLewis]

Last I heard, which it probably is still the same, they will look at your request to see if they can give it to you. But if you're needed else where that's where you will go. Sadly the officers don't even get to choose a field. Good news is everyone wants to be in the infantry, unlike another branch I may have possibly been apart of. But you guys have no proof!