Out of Cycle Inclusion and Notification of Implementation Guidance for New Primary Military Occupational Specialty (PMOS) 0315 Scout in the Fiscal Year 2027 MOS Manual

1.  Purpose. This MARADMIN announces the creation,
implementation guidance, and solicitation for qualified Marines for
MOS conversion and lateral move (LatMov) into PMOS 0315 Scout and to
add the MOS via out-of-cycle change to reference (a), Fiscal Year
(FY) 2027 MOS Manual.
2. Background. In accordance with reference (b), to support reference
(c), and as directed by reference (d), Deputy Commandant (DC) for
Plans, Policies, and Operations (PP&O) submitted an out-of-cycle
change to reference (a). This change was thoroughly reviewed by the
personnel, organization, and training (POT) pillars of the doctrine,
organization, training, materiel, leadership, personnel, facilities,
and cost working group. After review, the POT pillar leads
unanimously recommended that DC Training and Education (T&E) create
PMOS 0315, effective 1 Oct 2026. The changes communicated in
paragraphs 3, 4, and 5 of this MARADMIN have been submitted and
accepted for inclusion in the draft FY28 MOS Manual and as an
out-of-cycle change to the published FY 2027 MOS Manual.
3. Reference (a), FY 2027 MOS Manual (Chapter 3, page 3-25) MOS
addition: MOS Title. PMOS 0315, Scout (Sgt to Pvt), DC PP&O.
3.a. Summary. The Scout employs the M4 Service Rifle, the M320
Grenade Launcher, and the M27 Infantry Automatic Rifle (IAR). The
Scout is a Marine skilled in field craft and advanced communications
that conducts ground reconnaissance, surveillance, and battlespace
shaping through assured, long-range communications in support of
Infantry Battalions, Light Armored Reconnaissance Battalions, and
their subordinate elements. Noncommissioned Officers are assigned as
scouts, assistant scout team leaders, and scout team leaders.
3.b.  Prerequisites.
3.b.1. Must possess a minimum GT score of 95 or EL score of 100 or CL
score of 100.
3.b.2. Must meet MOS classification standards as listed in the MOS
Manual glossary (pg. xiv) prior to graduating from recruit training.
3.b.3. Must meet initial strength test standards associated with PEF
assignments as listed in the MOS Manual glossary (pg. xii) prior to
shipping to recruit training.
3.c. Requirements.
3.c.1. Complete the Infantry Common Core Course (M03RG84 or M10RG82).
3.c.2. Complete the Infantry Rifleman Course (M030314 or M100312).
3.c.3. Complete the Ground Reconnaissance Course (M10RAN2).
3.c.4. Marines with a prior Infantry MOS (0311, 0313, 0331, 0341, or 
0352) seeking a lateral move (LatMov) are not required to complete
requirements 3.c.1 and 3.c.2.
3.d. Duties. For a complete listing of duties and tasks, refer to
NAVMC 3500.44_, Infantry Training and Readiness Manual.
3.e. Related Standard Occupational Classification (SOC) Title and
Code.  Infantry 55-3016.
3.f.  Related Military Skill.  Rifleman, 0311.
4. Reference (a), FY 2027 MOS Manual (Chapter 3, page 3-39)
modification: Add PMOS 0315 to PMOS 0369 Infantry Unit Leader MOS
prerequisite (3) - "Have held one of the following MOSs 0311, 0315,
0331, 0341, or 0352."
5. Reference (a), FY 2027 MOS Manual (Chapter 3, page 3-94)
modification: Add PMOS 0315 to EMOS 0913 Marine Combat Instructor MOS
Title - "MOS 0913, Marine Combat Instructor (GySgt to Cpl) EMOS
(0311, 0313, 0315, 0321, 0331, 0341, 0352, 0363, 0369), DC T&E"
6. 0315 PMOS production implementation guidance.
6.a. MOS Conversion. To support accelerated inventory development of
the 0315 PMOS non-commissioned officer (NCO) ranks, E5 and below 03XX
enlisted Marines (excluding 0321 Reconnaissance Marines) having
graduated from the Basic Scout Course (BSC) (course identifier
M030J14 or M100J15 and military service school code 0J1), or who
possess the additional MOS of 0317 Scout Sniper, are eligible for an
immediate PMOS conversion with no additional MOS training
requirements.
6.a.1. The 03XX Infantry Occupational Field (OccFld) Manager and 0315
Scout MOS Specialist will coordinate with Manpower and Reserve
Affairs (M&RA) Manpower Management Enlisted Assignments (MMEA) Branch
and unit Career Counselors to provide a consolidated list of Marines
accepted for 0315 PMOS conversion to M&RA Manpower Management
Integration Branch (MMIB) for MOS batch change execution no later
than 1 November 2026.
6.a.2. The final legacy BSC classes are scheduled to convene on 13
July and 3 September 2026 at School of Infantry (SOI) East,
representing the final opportunity for Marines to become eligible for 
MOS conversion by graduating from the BSC. Upon class graduation, 
eligible 03xx Marines will be converted to PMOS 0315 Scout. Commands 
are strongly encouraged to support this initiative by identifying and
nominating Marines capable of performing Scout duties and leading
through this transition period. To facilitate maximum class
attendance without impacting unit travel budgets, DC Training and
Education (T&E) will fund student travel for the July and September
BSC classes using Training and Education Command (TECOM) Formal
School Training Support (FSTS) program travel funds. Commands must
nominate Marines for registration and request FSTS travel funding
via Marine Corps Training Information Management System (MCTIMS)
using normal formal school course nomination channels.
6.b. Non-prior service/initial accession 0315 PMOS production. FY26
entry-level cohort Marines attending the Ground Reconnaissance Course
Pilot Program (course identifier M10RAN2) iterations will be eligible
for 0315 PMOS awarding upon course completion. Initial accession
production of 0315 PMOS Marines will begin in FY27 via normal
Training Command (TRNGCMD) sub-classification actions within the UH
Infantry program enlisted for (PEF). 
6.c. Active component lateral moves (LatMov). Marines interested in
LatMov to the 0315 PMOS should contact their Career Counselor.
Additional LatMov guidance is contained in reference (e).
7. This message has been coordinated between DC, PP&O; DC, M&RA; DC,
CD&I; and DC, T&E.
8. This MARADMIN is applicable to the Marine Corps Total Force.
9. Direct all questions to the MARADMIN POCs.
10. Release authorized by Lieutenant General Benjamin T. Watson,
Deputy Commandant for Training and Education / Commanding General,
Training and Education Command.