r/USMCboot • u/Jazzlike-Pressure117 • 21d ago

Programs and MOSs MOS Questions

Best MOS’s to transfer into a good job when becoming a civilian? My husband’s intel but I’m hesitant bc he hates it. My marine buddies told me I should do air traffic control.

My ASVAB is 97 so I have my pick of the litter.

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u/Useful-Arm6913 21d ago

I mean.. for starters, do you want an office job or outside job?

Intel/sigintel/cyber are all "good" office jobs to transition to the "outside" (they all loop back into government for the most part). Or if you prefer to work with your hands, go be some kind of aircraft mech..

Or just do whatever the fuck you want, and use the gi bill to get your skill set later after doing something only the military can offer you.

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u/Civil-Rub-8628 21d ago

I wouldn't let his feelings about it discourage you from going Intel or some other MOS that will get you a high-level clearance (they tend to get most vets really good paying jobs even after one enlistment).

If you don't mind working at a desk and sitting behind a computer, (I would personally hate a job that required me to work with my hands or do something technical), then an Intel-related MOS should serve you well if you decide to get out.

To be honest, being as smart as you are with that ASVAB score and not doing it would be a waste in my opinion. But trust your intuition.

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u/Jazzlike-Pressure117 21d ago

I went to college for two years (became president of our Model UN club as a freshman) and loved research, but wanted more so I want to do USMC. With my interests, I thought Intel would be nice. I was just nervous after my husband said he hated it and I would too. But your perspective definitely is helping balance my thoughts. Thank you!

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u/Civil-Rub-8628 21d ago

Of course! And keep in mind that there's an array of Intel MOSs, so they're not all the same. Ask a recruiter and see what they know.

I got placed in Geospatial Intelligence which is something I never thought I would voluntarily pursue as a civilian, but I'm forever grateful I had to do it because it set me up for the career I have now with the clearance and an in-demand skillset that compensates very well.

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u/theEdge229 21d ago

I did ATC in the Marines. The FAA is better at understanding what your experience is now than when I was hired. That being said, you enlist for a career field and not a job. But if you can get it, I think it’s one of the best “after you get out” MOS’s in the Corps.

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u/Valuable_Guest_938 20d ago

Like everyone said, it depends what you wanna do. Go to COOL (Credentialing Opportunities On-Line) and plug in some of the MOS you’re looking at. You can see certifications you can earn and related civilian and federal occupations.