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formulaet1
05-17-07, 02:09 PM
Being a somewhat ignorant father of a new US Marine, I was wondering if there is someone out in Leatherneck world that could share some insight into this MOS. My son is almost finished with MCT and is headed to this school next. He signed up for Logistics field and this is what he was assigned.

To be honest, I can research and find the general description of the job and I have, but I'm more interested in real world examples of what he might be doing, possible PDS's, where he can advance to over time, etc. So for you experienced Marines out there, what can you tell me?

Thanks in advance for you comments!

zx6rdr
05-17-07, 02:14 PM
I was an 0411... what would you like to know specifically?

formulaet1
05-17-07, 02:32 PM
1) What do 0411's typically do on a day-to-day basis?

2) Would you call it an exciting and fun job? Or is it more mundane?

3) Where might they be assigned to (locations)?

4) What are the best assignments for 0411's in your opinion?

5) What is an assignment (if any) you would try to avoid (not that he has a choice in the matter, just asking)?

6) Do 0411's stay as such or do they typically move to alternate MOS's?

7) What other intangible advice would you give to a young Marine starting out in the field?

I hope that is more specific. Thanks in advance for helping me understand things.

zx6rdr
05-17-07, 03:12 PM
1) What do 0411's typically do on a day-to-day basis?

Basically an 0411 (non nco) Works in a maintenance shop and is the middle man between supply and the techs. the 0411 monitors progress of work that is being done, checks on status of repair parts and reports to the MMO maintenance management officer.

2) Would you call it an exciting and fun job? Or is it more mundane?

I liked it because you have a chance to get hands on with diffrent types of gear, Example: i was with an 3rd ecehlon optics shop in olkinawa, I got to learn how night vision worked and about diffrent componets of ordenance gear.
3) Where might they be assigned to (locations)?
More than likely he will be assigned to a ground unit. 0411 does not usually have a spot with the air-wing, although i did get stationed with the wing i didnt do 0411 duties there.

4) What are the best assignments for 0411's in your opinion?
3rd or 4th Ecelon shops.... thats where things get down and dirty...

5) What is an assignment (if any) you would try to avoid (not that he has a choice in the matter, just asking)?

there all about the same.... with exception of the wing, he wont be doing much 0411 (MIMMS) there....


6) Do 0411's stay as such or do they typically move to alternate MOS's?

I stayed an 0411 the whole time, altough he may have a chance to lat move after his first enlistment is up.

7) What other intangible advice would you give to a young Marine starting out in the field?

MOS school is confusing, You will learn a whole lot more about the job once your in the fleet... Once there, ask a lot of questions to the NCO's around you, they know what they are doing. They much rather you ask them questions than messing something up and trying to fix it.... write down everything they teach you... 4 years later i was still refering to the notes i took.

I hope that is more specific. Thanks in advance for helping me understand things.


By the way MIMMS stands for

Marine Integrated Maintenance Management Specialist

formulaet1
05-18-07, 06:23 AM
Thanks, zx6rdr! That's some great info and advice I can share with my son.

One more question, what do you mean when you say '3rd or 4th Echelon shops'?

zx6rdr
05-18-07, 08:41 AM
there are 4 echelon's of maintenance, Example:

1ST Ech- Changing a flat tire
2ND Ech- Changing oil/spark plugs/ect
3RD Ech- Replacing Transmission
4TH Ech- Rebuilding Transmission

Its a Stair step system, The farther up you go the more difficult the maintenance.

Biggs
02-08-08, 03:58 PM
I have a MIMMS Cheatsheet
you are welcome to email me for it.
Send me a message if you want this.

Cpl Boggs
1st Recon Bn

formulaet1
02-08-08, 06:27 PM
Corporal Boggs:

Thanks so much for your service to this great nation and for your response to this post.

My son is now a 0411 MIMMS Clerk in Motor T. He is in the 1/3 at Kaneohe Bay. In fact we are going to vacation and visit with him some next week. He has been the best source of info on his job and appears to be very much loving the Marine Corps. So I guess in that sense there is no need for the cheat sheet anymore.

I wish you and your fellow Marines the best in your endeavors.

Best Regards!

Biggs
02-09-08, 10:29 PM
Well its not like cheating really its just basic mimms info on one sheet so you do not have to go back in reference so much. but I am very happy that he is enjoying the marines.

thewookie
02-09-08, 11:00 PM
Corporal Boggs:

Thanks so much for your service to this great nation and for your response to this post.

My son is now a 0411 MIMMS Clerk in Motor T. He is in the 1/3 at Kaneohe Bay. In fact we are going to vacation and visit with him some next week. He has been the best source of info on his job and appears to be very much loving the Marine Corps. So I guess in that sense there is no need for the cheat sheet anymore.

I wish you and your fellow Marines the best in your endeavors.

Best Regards!

I was in 1/3 Motor T in Kaneohe from 91-94 and they didn't have a mimms clerk (a school trained 0411) at the time, so I volunteered to take the job and was eventually OJT'd the MOS. I got my first NAM for doing that job. I can't really say much more then what's been said to be honest, you've been given some great info from these other Marines. I miss Kaneohe Bay I can tell you that! The job itself was cool but I wasn't much of a desk and paperwork guy so it got to me after a while. It's a very important position, he'll interact with supply a lot and if he's doing his job correctly he'll basically keep the motor pool running, or at least have the parts they need to keep it running.

cmckissack
06-25-08, 01:14 PM
I have a MIMMS Cheatsheet
you are welcome to email me for it.
Send me a message if you want this.

Cpl Boggs
1st Recon Bn

Cpl Boggs,

I work on the MERIT application and am learning about the systems which supply data to it; I would love a copy of your MIMMS cheat sheet.

mckissac@ctc.com

blackie252
07-04-09, 02:08 AM
Hello Cpl Boggs, Yes please can you send me a copy I would like to show my son.
blackie252@yahoo.com stay safe, and Simper Fi.

vibesrus
08-11-09, 02:49 PM
Hello Cpl Boggs, my son just graduated Marine Corp Boot Camp at MCRD. He's home for 10 and then headed back for MCT. After MCT, he will be headed to 0411, Maintenance Management Specialist school in North Carolina. First, how long is the school and is it possible to get a copy of your MIMMS cheatsheets? vibesrus@sbcglobal.net
:flag:
Thanking you in advance for any info/insight for his next step.

Proud father of a United States Marine

Petz
08-11-09, 02:58 PM
well, not that they will get rid of the MOS, but they will be doing a lot less leg work with the new logistics system that is coming into play in the near future... It's oracle based. GCSS-MC very very very high speed stuff, you son would make lots of money if he has experience with oracle in the civilian world... so he's lucky.

bwardtville
09-10-09, 02:54 PM
Hello Cpl Boggs,
Could you please email me the MIMMS 0411 cheatsheet? My email address is wardfam@northstate.net
My daughter just received a letter from her fiance stating that he would be assigned this and he doesn't know what it involves or what it is.... Thanks very much...

E5WTODELL
10-07-09, 06:11 AM
I was assigned the mos 0441 out of bootcamp which was an Embarkation/Logistical field in which we learned to load ships and airplanes for deployment. That was in 1970, I ended up in FLC da nang Viet...

mach1usmc
01-07-10, 11:22 AM
1) What do 0411's typically do on a day-to-day basis?

2) Would you call it an exciting and fun job? Or is it more mundane?

3) Where might they be assigned to (locations)?

4) What are the best assignments for 0411's in your opinion?

5) What is an assignment (if any) you would try to avoid (not that he has a choice in the matter, just asking)?

6) Do 0411's stay as such or do they typically move to alternate MOS's?

7) What other intangible advice would you give to a young Marine starting out in the field?

I hope that is more specific. Thanks in advance for helping me understand things.

1- It greatly depends on what type of unit he's in. It can be anything from data entry to preparing reports for the CO.

2- It's incredibly boring. I was fortunate to work with it's temporary replacement A2P for about 5 years- now THERE is an awesome logistics platform!!!

3- one good thing about being an 0411 is you can literally be stationed ANYWHERE. I've been at almost every type of unit you can imagine. I've had MANY opportunities come my way because I'm an 0411.

4- Honestly my favorite billets so far have been the MMC of Maint Bn working in the MOS and being the LOG Chief at my last 3 units. Both were extremely rewarding.

5- I have avoided MWSS's land Artillery Units like the plaque. From MY experience they are very hard on their enlisted Corp- especially jr enlisted's (no flames please- if YOUR experience was good then more power to you)

6- Not sure what you mean by alternate MOS's. But 0411's are the only logistics MOS to go from Pvt to MGySgt as an 0411. ALL the other 04 MOS's change to 0491 @ GySgt. If you are talking about lat moving into a different occfield then it would depend on (if you qualify) the strength of the field you are trying to transfer to. If they are at a lower manning strength there is a good chance they will be allowed to LATMOVE.

7- I would say "Bloom where you are planted." That is keep a positive attitude, use initiative, seek self improvement, become as technically proficient as possible. Become an asset- not a liability. And enjoy it. 0411 is a monotonous and at times mind-numbing MOS. But it's not extra-ordiarly difficult. I've taken on secondary billets just to keep my mind fresh. Plus I make sure I move every 2.5 to 3 years. A growing rock gathers no moss. Also I did a LOT of off duty education. I may loath being an 0411 but I'm damn good at it and I've made the best out of a otherwise bad MOS. (IMO) The +'s outweigh the negatives. Plus I'm a U.S. Marine, there are definitely worse things to be!!

YUT!!:usmc:

krys247
11-01-10, 05:06 PM
Hello Im a Marine Mom and my daughter just completed MCT her MOS is 0411. How long will it be for?
Will she be able to get RA before she goes to MOS?
If not will she be able to come home after she completes MOS?
Where do they usually get stationed for this MOS?

Thanks!:flag:

Vicarroliga911
08-11-11, 07:34 PM
I just swore in and signed my contract today... i picked 0411 hopefully it will be a great job experience...

Biggs
08-11-11, 11:45 PM
I really hope that you enjoy your time as an 0411... I enjoyed mine... gives you some stuff to put on a resume when you get out too so that is always good...

jagarcia19
07-02-14, 10:27 AM
Cpl Boggs,

I'm now with a 3rd shop in the SMCR. Recently, we conducted reserve annual training out in the field at an Army post. Though, we have transitioned into GCSS; this system becomes worthless if there is no internet support. I used EROs and EROSLs as a last resort to keep track of field maintenance. I am a little rusty with advice codes. Can I have a copy of your MIMMS Cheatsheet? Thanks in advance for your assistance.

V/r,

SSgt Garcia sends . . .
214.606.5412
antonio.j.garcia19@gmail.com

jagarcia19
07-02-14, 10:29 AM
Cpl Boggs,

I'm now with a 3rd shop in the SMCR. Recently, we conducted reserve annual training out in the field at an Army post. Though, we have transitioned into GCSS; this system becomes worthless if there is no internet support. I used EROs and EROSLs as a last resort to keep track of field maintenance. I am a little rusty with advice codes. Can I have a copy of your MIMMS Cheatsheet? Thanks in advance for your assistance.

V/r,

SSgt Garcia sends . . .
214.606.5412
antonio.j.garcia19@gmail.com

Baker1971
07-02-14, 11:16 AM
Here's another thread 7 years old dug up from the grave of the forum...
The original poster is long gone from the Marine Corps and this forum I bet.

jagarcia19
07-02-14, 05:20 PM
MGySgt,

Do you have any MIMMS/AIS materials I can use? I used to have a MIMMS cheatsheet when I was on active duty. It was very helpful. I know it would be a great tool now that I am teaching junior Marines how to adapt in case we are in a field environment and without GCSS support. Thanks in advance for your assistance.

V/r,

SSgt Garcia sends . . .
214.606.5412
antonio.j.garcia19@gmail.com

m14ed
07-03-14, 04:03 AM
Here's another thread ,
7 years old ,

dug up from the grave of the forum...


The original poster
is long gone from the Marine Corps
and this forum
I bet.





Boggs/ post # 7
I have a MIMMS Cheatsheet
you are welcome to email me for it.
Send me a message if you want this.

Cpl Boggs
1st Recon Bn
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at least Biggs/Boggs included an Email-Address
on his profile....
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I find it sad , that people continue to request
things - with the expectation that
"Someone's
going to do it for them"

The old ="Wish in one hand-
$hit in the other-

see which one gets filled first"

jagarcia19
07-03-14, 09:13 AM
Good morning Marine,

That is if you are still a Marine! This is not a thrashing contest. It's funny how all of the sudden we have opinionated devil dogs coming up with cheap philosophy. I wonder where you exactly fall under within the 10, 80, 10. This is supposed to be the go-to forum for 0411s, the subject matter experts. I guess I was wrong!

My question to you is this. Are you a problem solver, part of the general population or just a $hit-talker? It's alright if you don't have the knowledge nor the capacity to offer a solution, just don't become part of the problem. Don't be a blue falcon devil dog! You may contact me directly, if you find the internal fortitude. Provided below is my contact information.

S/F,

SSgt Garcia sends . . .
214.606.5412
antonio.j.garcia19@gmail.com