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The professional area 17XX Cyberspace Operations is now renamed 17XX Information Maneuver OCCFLD.

The Deputy Commander Information ordered the consolidation of the Information Environment Operations Military Occupational Specialties into a single OCCFLD, resulting in the redesignation.

Aligned with Talent Management Modernization, 17XX IM OCCFLD formally manages the career path of Marines with highly specialized training required for space, electromagnetic spectrum operations, cyber warfare, civil affairs, and psychological operations.

“The OCCFLD Information Maneuver provides Marines with the opportunity to continue doing what they are passionate about,” said Lt. Gen. Matthew Glavy, Deputy Commandant Information. “When you put people first and give them the opportunity to pursue careers they are passionate about, they give ten times more back to the team and our mission to lead in EI.”

The 17XX IM OCCFLD provides the Marine Corps with a purposeful, professionalized, and sustainable workforce enabling the Marine Corps to integrate information-related capabilities, operationalizing information as the Marine Corps’ seventh combat function.

“Prior to the establishment of the OCCFLD briefing maneuver, Marines gained valuable experience and skills in a Marine Expeditionary Force briefing group or combatant commands to return to their previous MOS, we forcing to repeat the cycle, never getting Marines with more than three years of experience in information-related positions,” said Col. Jordan Walzer, director, Information Maneuver Division, DC I and former commanding officer , II MIG, II MEF “Professionalization of information-related MOS improves retention and readiness by preventing Marines with valuable skills from having to decide whether to return to their previous MOS or leave the Marine Corps. Marines to continue to follow their passion.”

DC I developed the 17XX Professionalization Plan in close coordination with Total Force Structure Division, Manpower and Reserve Affairs and Training and Education Command to facilitate the implementation of the 17XX professionalization plan.

In addition to pre-existing MOSs primarily in Cyber, Civil Affairs, and PSYOP OCCFLDs, the new IM OCCFLD will transition the existing structure of several free military occupational specialties to create four new primary MOSs.

enlisted
Name PMOS Grades
1751 The influence specialist sergeant. – Artillery Sergeant.
1795 Influencing Chief Staff Sgt. – The artillery master sergeant.
Officer (unrestricted)
Name PMOS Grades
1706 Sea Space Officer Captain – Lieutenant Colonel.
1707 Officer of Influence 2nd Lieutenant – Lieutenant-Colonel

“Professionalization of information-related MOS improves retention and readiness…” Colonel Jordan Walzer, Director of Information Maneuver Division

Completion of the Marines required for these PMOS will occur from the current exercise through FY31. Achieving the required Marines in the aforementioned PMOS will occur from both direct memberships and lateral movements. Previous positions identified by 0521 PSYOP Specialist PMOS, 0531 Civil Affairs NCO, and 0551 Information Operations Specialist will be consolidated into a single 1751 Influence Specialist PMOS and these Marines will be promoted to Chief of influence 1795.

A future MARADMIN will contain information regarding the 0521 transition of Active Component Marines with the 0521 PMOS. No action is required on the part of the individual Marine. M&RA, in conjunction with DC I, will review the population and Marines will be redesignated into their new PMOS on October 1, 2022.

Future MARADMINs linked to IM OCCFLD will be soliciting unrestricted officer applications for lateral movement in the new PMOS 1706 Maritime Space Officer and 1707 Influence Officer.

A complete list of OCCFLD PMOS information maneuvers is provided below:

PMOS Name Grade
1702 Cyberspace Warfare Officer 2nd Lt. – Lt. Col.
1705 Capt. – Lt. Col.
1706 Sea Space Officer Captain – Lieutenant Colonel.
1707 Officer of Influence 2nd Lieutenant – Lieutenant-Colonel
1710 Offensive Cyberspace Warfare Warrant Officer – Chief Warrant Officer 5
1720 Cyberspace Defensive Weapons Officer Warrant Officer – Chief Warrant Officer 5
1721 Cyberspace Warfare Operator Pvt. – Artillery Sergeant.
1751 The influence specialist sergeant. – Artillery Sergeant.
1795 Influencing Chief Staff Sgt. – The artillery master sergeant.
1799 Chief of Cyberspace Operations Master Sgt. – The artillery master sergeant.

IM OCCFLD representatives will host a tour in April to answer questions from Marines interested in the new OCCFLD. A future MARADMIN will announce the dates and times of IM OCCFLD memoirs performed at Marine Corps bases and stations.

“Marines interested in future IM OCCFLD opportunities are invited to attend upcoming road shows,” said Maj. Audrey F. Callanan, IM OCCFLD Manager, IMD. “For more information on future opportunities, Marines are also encouraged to contact their career coach or counselor.”

Additional details regarding 17XX IM OCCFLD are available via MARADMIN Number 102/22.

MARADMIN Number 102/22: https://www.marines.mil/News/Messages/Messages-Display/Article/2958811/establishment-of-the-information-maneuver-1700-occupational-field/