MOS 4341 & Security clearance

[Aurelius33]

Does MOS 4341-Combat Correspondent require a security clearance? Thanks in advance Marines!

[Lisa 23]

Marine Corps Enlisted Job Descriptions
MOS 4341 - - Combat Correspondent


Type of MOS (http://usmilitary.about.com/od/enlistedjo2/a/mosdef.htm) : PMOS
Rank (http://usmilitary.about.com/od/theorderlyroom/l/blenlrank.htm) Range: MGySgt to Pvt
Job Description: Combat correspondents gather news and feature materials for publication in command newspapers and magazines and for radio and television programs for internal and external release; respond to queries from the civilian media; perform media liaison functions during operations/exercises; conduct community relations programs; produce print and photographic materials; and edit/produce command newspapers and/or magazines. Upon reaching the rank of staff sergeant and above, a Marine in OccFld 43 may be designated billet of public affairs chief by virtue of seniority within his/her public affairs (PA) office. The PA chief supervises, trains and coordinates the activities of all enlisted Marines assigned to the PA office. He/She is also the advisor to the public affairs officer in all matters pertaining to public affairs to include, but not limited to, internal and external information programs, publishing a command newspaper/magazine, producing/planning a radio or television program, conducting MOJT programs and managing community relations programs.
Job Requirements:
(1) Must possess a GT score (http://usmilitary.about.com/od/enlistedjo2/a/asvab.htm) of 110 or higher.
(2) Must have a VE 45 or higher.
(3) Must be interviewed by, and have the approval of a public affairs officer or public affairs noncommissioned officer. The DivPA OccFld sponsor will provide the final approval on lateral moves, per MCO 1130.53P.
(4) Complete the Basic Public Affairs Specialist-writer (BPAS-W) Course at the Defense Information School or demonstrate satisfactory performance per ITS (See paragraph c.) through MOJT at a command public affairs office and/or an Armed Forces Radio Television Service (AFRTS) facility for a minimum of 6 months. Duties: For a complete listing of duties and tasks, refer to MCO 1510.62 (http://www.marines.mil/news/publications/Pages/MCO%201510.62A.aspx), Individual Training Standards.

http://usmilitary.about.com/od/enlistedjo2/a/4341.htm

[Kegler300]

If you deploy as an individual augment to Iraq, Afghanistan, Horn of Africa, and certain
South American countries, you will be required to obtain a secret clearance.

[Aurelius33]

Thanks for the speedy replies! Will it be easier to get a security clearance once I have put in time and proven myself, so that I can go on such assignments?

The reason I ask is because I will be enlisting under a moral waiver and I imagine that hurts your chances for clearance approval.

[Kegler300]

All Marines have to undergo the NACLC background investigation for enlistment, which is a secret eligibility investigation. Many with adjudicative issues are easily mitigated. What is the moral waiver?

[Aurelius33]

Possession of Marijuana under 20g, Possession of paraphernalia, and shoplifting under $50, all from around 8 years ago as a minor.

[Aurelius33]

Do you think that'll be too much? :::crosses fingers:::

[Kegler300]

That can easily be mitigated. You should have no problem obtaining the moral waiver at the distric level, but if you do, don't fvck up ever again...if you want to be a part of my Marine Corps.

[Aurelius33]

I certainly never intend to, Master Gunnery Sergeant. I quit being that person many years ago. I am incredibly appreciative of the opportunity the Marine Corps is giving me and I will not let anyone down.

[Kegler300]

If you come to Camp Lejeune, we will meet, specifically as it relates to your security clearance...I guarantee it. Do not disappoint. I'll be waiting for you...