The Military Occupational Specialty (MOS) for a USMC door gunner during the Vietnam War was 0331, which designated them as a machine gunner. Door gunners were primarily assigned to helicopters, such as the CH-46 Sea Knight and UH-1 Huey, where they operated machine guns to provide suppressive fire during troop insertions and extractions. Their role was critical for the protection of ground troops and aircraft during combat operations in a highly hostile environment.
Yes. In many instances, the crew chief is also the gunner.
A lot will depend on the MOS and the reason or reasons for your failure. You finished boot camp and you are a Marine. The Corps will find a task for you that you will be able to accomplish and that will serve your Country.
The Marine Corps Military Occupational Specialty (MOS) 3531 refers to Light Armored Vehicle (LAV) operators. While specific numbers of MOS 3531 marines deployed to Vietnam are not readily available, it is known that many marines in various roles operated vehicles during the Vietnam War. The use of armored vehicles was critical in the conflict, but the exact count of those specifically classified as 3531 is not well-documented. The overall Marine Corps presence in Vietnam included over 500,000 personnel at the peak of the war.
No. Unless he was later assigned to an INFANTRY unit and that unit (his unit) was directly involved with combat operations with a hostile enemy. "Only" during the Vietnam War could a GI with an artillery, armor, MP, engineer, etc. MOS obtain a CIB if he was assigned to a 11B (MOS) job in the US Infantry and engaged in combat with the enemy. A artilleryman, armor crewman (tank crewman), MP, etc. could be transfered to a grunt unit and end up in contact w/the enemy; WITHOUT his primary MOS being changed. Thus qualifying him to wear the CIB. The 11B (nicknamed 11Bullet Stopper in Vietnam) would or could be awarded as his secondary MOS. Regardless of the MOS change or not, if he was in a grunt outfit and he was in "enemy contact" with that outfit, he's awarded the CIB (on orders). After Vietnam the US Army took the MOS far more seriously and awarded it to only 11B men. But during the war men were needed everywhere all the time! Consequently the needs of the service came first and awards came after those needs were served. Another words after Vietnam "it took an act of congress" to pull a tanker off his machine and put him in another MOS, especially if he didn't like it. But during the war a man went where he was ordered...like it or not.
The typical enlistment inthe USMC is 4 years. Some are longer if you get a technical MOS that requires more schooling. If you REALLY want to know for sure, go ask your local Marine Corps recruiter. He will know the most up-to-date answer.
mos is 15t start as repairer and work your way to crew cheif aka door gunner
A Marine Gunner serving in the MOS 0306 (Infantry Weapons Officer) is correctly termed a Gunner.
MOS 0331 is machine gunner in infantry
Yes. In many instances, the crew chief is also the gunner.
The door gunner MOS is not limited by gender. However, servicemen & women interested in the position must be of a certain rank and likewise meet certain physical requirements to be eligible.Some of those requirements include:Proper color & depth perceptionClass 2d swimmer or betterSecret security clearance (or eligibility for it)Other physical and regulatory requirements
It changes on a monthly basis
A lot will depend on the MOS and the reason or reasons for your failure. You finished boot camp and you are a Marine. The Corps will find a task for you that you will be able to accomplish and that will serve your Country.
If there isnt one how about on a humvee or something like that?
Anthony J. Cacciatore has written: 'Factors affecting chronically short military occupational skill (MOS) specialties in USMC Reserve Units'
The role of a M-60 machine gunner on an armored personnel carrier would typically involve operating and maintaining the M-60 machine gun mounted on the vehicle. They would be responsible for providing cover fire and suppressing enemy targets during combat operations. Additionally, they may assist in loading ammunition and communicating with the rest of the crew.
No. Unless he was later assigned to an INFANTRY unit and that unit (his unit) was directly involved with combat operations with a hostile enemy. "Only" during the Vietnam War could a GI with an artillery, armor, MP, engineer, etc. MOS obtain a CIB if he was assigned to a 11B (MOS) job in the US Infantry and engaged in combat with the enemy. A artilleryman, armor crewman (tank crewman), MP, etc. could be transfered to a grunt unit and end up in contact w/the enemy; WITHOUT his primary MOS being changed. Thus qualifying him to wear the CIB. The 11B (nicknamed 11Bullet Stopper in Vietnam) would or could be awarded as his secondary MOS. Regardless of the MOS change or not, if he was in a grunt outfit and he was in "enemy contact" with that outfit, he's awarded the CIB (on orders). After Vietnam the US Army took the MOS far more seriously and awarded it to only 11B men. But during the war men were needed everywhere all the time! Consequently the needs of the service came first and awards came after those needs were served. Another words after Vietnam "it took an act of congress" to pull a tanker off his machine and put him in another MOS, especially if he didn't like it. But during the war a man went where he was ordered...like it or not.
He was an army veteran that served in Vietnam. He was part of the elite troops that invaded the country and successfully executed their mission and made it home.