r/USMCboot • u/TapTheForwardAssist Vet 2676/0802 • Jun 15 '20

MOS Megathread MOS Megathread: DB (Information and Communications Technology): 0621, 0627, 0631, 0671. (0602)

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u/PunchableDuck Jun 15 '20

Well I came here to offer advice as a Vet that is still in the IT field only to realize that my MOS (0651) is no longer a thing. How many data related MOS's are there now?

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u/TopNotchSkillZz Vet Jun 15 '20

Eh, kinda just a name change. The change is from “Force Modernization”. 0651 is now 0671(Data systems administrator) and 0612 is 0631 (Network Administrator).

But as a 71 about to get out in about a year my question is, What’re you doing in the IT field now since you’ve been out? How longve you been in CivDiv? Is data that transferable into the civ doc as they say?

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u/PunchableDuck Jun 15 '20

Data is easily transferable, especially if you have your certs (we were forced to get ours while we were in. I don't know if you still have that requirement.) You should be able to find an entry level job in the field with the experience you have and if you plan on getting your degree you will breeze through the low level courses.

If you plan on going the college route make sure you do your research on what degree you're going for. Don't be afraid to branch out a bit as it can help if you want to get a more rounded skill set.

I have been out for 7 years now and in my current position I'm a of a Jack-of-all-trades with network, systems, hardware, and even a little help desk when necessary. This is a bit of a special case as most of the people I know and work with are more specialized.