MOS 0651 Questions

[nicka495]

I signed my Reserve contract as MOS 0651 Information System Specialist. Can a Marine please provide me with insight on the length of the school, what the job is like, and any interesting experience that you have had in that MOS?

[Lisa 23]

Marine Corps Enlisted Job Descriptions
MOS 0651 - - Data Network Specialist


Type of MOS (http://usmilitary.about.com/od/enlistedjo2/a/mosdef.htm) : PMOS
Rank (http://usmilitary.about.com/od/theorderlyroom/l/blenlrank.htm) Range: Sgt to Pvt
Job Description: Data network specialists are responsible for the installation, configuration, and management of data network systems in both a stand-alone and client-server environment, including MS Exchange, Defense Message Systems, and other authorized data network systems. They install, confiqure, and maintain network services, both hardware and software. They also plan and execute the integration of multiple information systems in a network environment, evaluate and resolve customer information system problems, and effect required hardware upgrades and repair to maintain mission capability. This MOS will be assigned and voided only by the authority of the CMC (MM).
Job Requirements:
(1) Must possess a GT score (http://usmilitary.about.com/od/enlistedjo2/a/asvab.htm) of 110 or higher.
(2) Complete the Data Network Specialist Course, MCCES 29 Palms, CA.
(3) Active duty Marines must have two years of active duty upon completion of training.
(4) Must have a secret security clearance (http://usmilitary.about.com/cs/generalinfo/a/security.htm).
(5) Must be a U.S. citizen. Duties: For a complete listing of duties and tasks, refer to NAVMC Directive 3500.106, (http://www.usmc.mil/news/publications/Pages/Publications13.aspx) Communications Training and Readiness Manual.

http://usmilitary.about.com/od/enlistedjo2/a/06.htm

[MD8724]

BAM, she nailed it.

Your school will be about 3 months long I believe.

I have no idea how Reservists work, but for AD Marines, you will, at some point, maintain a computer network. You may have to set the network up, or it may be setup when you get there. Some places you may not have alot of work to do other than putting in NMCI requests for other Marines, while at other places you may have alot of work to do and you tell them to do it themselves.

You will *probably* work with and learn to troubleshoot issues with

MS Server 03
MS XP
MS Exchange 03/07
MS SharePoint
Cisco Switches/Routers
GD TACLanes


As for interesting stories....
Sometimes we get to take computers away from Co 1stSgts and CO's because it was used to look at porn. Thats always interesting.

One time I had to explain to a MajGen that the Cat5 needs to be plugged into the laptop before it will have internet services.

That's about it.

[nicka495]

Thank You WMarine and MD8724! That is pretty interesting that CO'S would be looking at porn, but thanks for the insight.

[rsox353]

Hey bro welcome the the life or work with no windows.