Reclassification of the Communications (06XX) Occupational Field Military Occupational Specialties in Support of the 06XX Force Modernization Strategy

1.  Headquarters Marine Corps Command, Control, Communications and Computers (HQMC C4) Strategic Planning (CS) coordinated closely with Total Force Structure Division (TFSD) and Manpower and Reserve Affairs (MRA).
2.  HQMC C4 conducted a communications function review, capability group assessment, and a subsequent in-depth skillset analysis.  The purpose of this working group was to posture the community to support emerging command and control requirements, adapt to rapid changes in technology and enable operations within a dynamic information environment.  As a result of the analysis, the working group realigned skillsets, developed a new Military Occupational Specialty (MOS) structure, and derived a deliberate career progression combined with mandatory training requirements to provide a more robust professional force.  The new MOS structure is reflected in the Tables of Organization found within the August 2017, Authorized Strength Report based upon references (c) and (b).
3.  Reclassification Guidance
3.a.  Reclassification of all Active Component (AC) Marines with the primary MOS (PMOS) of 061X, 065X, 2821, 2823, in grades PVT through MGYSGT and WO through CWO5, receive a new PMOS commensurate with their training record, current skills, unit recommendation and needs of the Marine Corps IAW refs (a) through (f).  Commands will submit reclassification recommendations via email to their G-6s in coordination with their communications officer and/or communications chief and endorsed by their commanding officer.  Commands without a communications officer and/or communications chief, or subject matter expert (SME) will contact their higher headquarters G-6 or the HQMC C4 occupational field manager/specialist for assistance.
3.b.  All Selected Marine Corps Reserve (SMCR), Active Reserve (AR), Individual Ready Reserve (IRR), and Individual Mobilization Augmentees (IMA) Marines with PMOS of 061X, 065X, 2821, 2823, in grades PVT through MGySgt and WO through CWO5, will be reclassified to their new PMOS by Reserve Affairs IAW REF A through F.
3.c.  All AC, SMCR, AR, IRR, and IMA Marines with the PMOS of 0689, in grades Sgt through GySgt automatically reclassify to the 0688 PMOS.
3.d.  All AC, SMCR, AR, IRR, and IMA Marines with the NMOS of 0627, in grades PVT through Sgt automatically reclassify to 0627 PMOS.
3.e.  PMOS Conversion Guidance.  The following MOS conversions to PMOS occur for the grades specified below (read in three columns):
OLD MOS       NEW PRIMARY MOS                         GRADES
0612/0619,    0631,0671/0639,0679                     PVT-GySgt
0651/0659     0631,0671/0639,0679                     PVT-GySgt
0610/0650     0630,0670                               WO-CWO5
0689          0688                                    SGT-GySgt
2821          0621,0627,0631,0671,2831,2841,2847      PVT-Sgt
2823          0639,0679                               SSGT-GySgt
2823          0699                                    MSGT-MGySgt
NMOS 0627     PMOS 0627                               PVT-Sgt
4.  Actions
4.a.  Commanders will submit the endorsed reclassification spreadsheet via email to HQMC C4 Occupational Field Specialists.  HQMC C4 will consolidate responses and submit to MRA for unit diary entries.
4.b.  Format for the reclassification will be submitted using MS Excel spreadsheet with the following required fields:  GRADE/LNAME/FNAME/MI/EDIPI/SEX/EAS/RUC/MCC/CURRENT BMOS/CURRENT PMOS/RECOMMENDED BMOS/RECOMMENDED PMOS/TRAINING (YES/NO)/EVALUATOR
5.  Timeline
5.a.  Active Component.  Effective 1 October 2017, HQMC (MM) runs unit diary entries for all AC Marines identified in the reclassification spreadsheet provided by the C4 Occupational Field Specialists.
5.b.  Reserve Component.  Effective 1 October 2017, Reserve Affairs runs unit diary entries for all SMCR, IMA, AR, and IRR Marines.
5.c.  Marines serving with implemented or stabilized units as part of global force management shall incur  PMOS change effective 1 October 2017.  Units shall remain stabilized with their current manning and personnel through the duration of the deployment.
6.  Coordinating Instructions
6.a.  Marines subject to reclassification requiring additional training to meet the T and R standards for the new PMOS shall receive a draw case code until completion of required training.
6.b.  Amplifying information for draw case codes and training will be covered via separate correspondence.
7.  This MARADMIN is applicable to the Marine Corps Total Force.
8.  Release authorized by BGen D. A. Crall, Director, Command, Control, Communications and Computers (C4) Department/Chief Information Officer of the Marine Corps.