MOS question

[Pattyq]

I don't know if my son has the wrong number but I can't find a 8952 anywhere. Does anyone know what an 8952 is?

[Ratcliff]

Nothin with 8952:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_United_States_Marine_Corps_MOS

[OB MSG]

I think you have the wrong number, Ma'am. I looked through a list of Marine Corps MOS's and couldn't find a 8952.

Your best bet is to call his recruiter and ask. Being a parent they should give you the info.

[Pattyq]

I quess he sent the wrong number, he texted me, he texted again saying it's in the 89 field and that it's aviation I'll called his recuiter and got voice mail. I left a message.

[Gator347]

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

[ecom]

Maybe he meant 59xx? 59xx field is electronic maintenance specializing on systems related to aviation.

[Pattyq]

We were told by the recuriting office his job was a crew chief on a helicopter. Of course when he was asked by a DI what his MOS was and he said Crew Chief they all had a good laugh on him. I'm just a little confused. I suppose he can work towards crew cheif and that's what he training will do. I just don't know

[BHABIT]

Ma'am, I'm thinking that he is talking about a "B" code identifier and not his primary MOS. Which simply put means additional training.

[onux16]

By no means is your son a crew chief-to-be unless he signed the AG contract at MEPS, in which case his MOS would be in the 61xx field. I'm in a non-deployable squadron, so I don't know how things work for them, but not even homebrew crew chiefs are allowed these days.

[Cudadad]

The MOS you are looking for is 8972 "aircrew trainee"

[onux16]

That would be 9972. (all these numbers hurt my head >< )

[stayck1]

I am in the same boat mom! very confusing!