DEFENSE SYSTEMS
Marine Corps seeks to boost cyber and signals skills with new recruitment program
The trial program would give civilians a chance to enlist as staff non-commissioned officers if they have the required skills.
SAM SKOVE | MAY 31, 2024
A Marine Corps pilot program will offer civilians the chance to enlist at ranks up to gunnery sergeant if they have skills in cyber operations or signals intelligence, according to guidance issued by the Corps on Friday.
The pilot will select 10 to 15 civilian applicants, including civilians with a prior history of serving in the Marine Corps or other services. Following an interview process, a board will recommend a rank of up to E-7 based on applicants’ education and experience. E-7, called gunnery sergeant in the Marine Corps, is one of the highest enlisted ranks, with the highest being E-9.
Civilians and former members of other services must go through Marine Corps basic training, but former Marine Corps service members will be able to skip this step. Depending on their credentials, applicants may also be able to skip qualification courses for their specialty.
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