AT Courselist

All 28xx & 0671 Marines can attend a course for 0621 Marines, but 0621 Marines must get special approval to attend a course specifically for 28xx & 0671 Marines.

0621 RADIO OPERATORS PRIORITY ATs:

• Homesite AT

  • As horrible as spending two weeks at the unit may sound, these ATs are actually very important to keeping our unit functioning properly. There's only so much I&I staff can do by themselves, and there's very little time during normal drills for us reservists to assist, so Homesite ATs allow a good chunk of time for housekeeping type work to be completed, such as prepping for company inspections, SL-3 all gear, PMCS our HMMWVs, etc. Generally, Homesite ATs are scheduled with the weekend in the middle overlapping a drill, which means you will not have a free weekend.

• PME Resident Course 

• Such as Corporal's Course (optional for Reserve Cpls) or Seargent's Course. If you need this, you will be forced to attend this course for your AT and will most likely not be able to participate in any other ATs.

  • Reserve Corporals Course (Must be requested from FHG, not MCTIMS)

  • RESERVE SERGEANTS SCHOOL

  • RESERVE STAFF NON-COMMISSIONED OFFICERS CAREER SCHOOL (For SSgts)

  • RESERVE STAFF NON-COMMISSIONED OFFICERS ADVANCED SCHOOL (For GySgts)

• AROC (Advanced Radio Operators Course)

  • Usually held at Camp Pendelton (sometimes at 29 Palms), this is an indoor classroom AT that focuses on advanced knowledge of radios. Monday-Friday course at CTC-1 with weekends and afternoons free. Highly recommend this course. Please note for attendance at the AROC, students must be able to: a. Utilize an SKL and identify fills associated to waveforms; b. Fill a radio with a SINCGARS Loadset; c. Manually Load single keys for all radios  (PRC-150, PRC-117F, PRC-117G, PRC-152); e. Have a basic understanding of the listed radios (frequency ranges, characteristics and components) (PRC-150, PRC-117F, PRC-117G, PRC-152). Students unable to perform the above steps during an intro practical application will be sent back to their units.

• Single Channel Radio Incidental Operator Course (commonly abbreviated: IROC)

  • Similar to AROC, but different content. I've never attended this, but this would be an acceptable alternative to AROC if you can't find a seat. This course is only one week long.

•  EXPEDITIONARY COMMUNICATIONS COURSE (ECC)

  • MCCES, 29 Palms. CID: M09PEC1

  • PREREQUISITES:

    • Rank: CPL, SGT, SSGT, GYSGT;

    • MOS: 0621, 0627, 0629, 0631, 0639, 0671, 0679;

    • 1) Communication Field (06XX) Marines who have completed their required supervisor and chief's courses per their rank.

    • 2) Marines must possess a 1st Class PFT/ CFT.

    • 3) Marines must have current swim qual of basic or higher.

    • 4) Marines must be on full duty.

  • PURPOSE: To create versatile and adaptable Marines capable of independently performing basic to intermediate planning and functions within the realms of Data Systems, Networking, and Transmission at the tactical edge to support command and control.

  • SCOPE: This course introduces each of the core communication disciplines within the Marine Corps providing a holistic view of how each element is integrated into the larger communications architecture and ongoing operations. In addition to the disciplines, instruction will be provided on planning and mission analysis, communications planning, and an understanding of Joint and Allied partner communication integration. The course will also review operations in a denied, degraded or contested environment and how this will affect spectrum and digital signature management; how understanding peer capabilities as well as environmental conditions enables effective planning and adaptive response.

• SPEED

  • SPEED is the Rado Operators software that allows users to enter the conditions of the environment (like terrain, time of day, etc) and the software will recommend frequencies to use. We use SPEED for drill planning, and having more Marines with an understanding of how this software works would benefit us greatly.

• SharePoint Basic Site Manager

  • SharePoint is the name of the cloud-based software that our unit uses to share files. Similar to Google Drive, Microsoft SharePoint allows uses to create folders and files and collaborate on projects. We use SharePoint for several things, but the full feature set is currently not being utilized to it's maximum, which could be changed by having more Marines trained in how to operate the software. This course is only 4 days long, you may be able to attend the Advanced course immediately following this for AT.

• SharePoint Advanced Site Manager

  • This course is for Marines who have already completed the Basic Site Manager course and will have a need for advanced collaboration tools on SharePoint.

• Mountain Communications (MountComm)

  • CID: M24CXJ1. This is a Comm course held in Bridgeport that focuses on using our Comm gear in mountainous terrain. Ruck hikes are to be expected, most of this course is in the field - but the training here is exceptionally valuable for what we do on a regular basis.

• R-ABC (Reserve Anglico Basics Course) or Anglico Back-To-Basics Course

  • This course is perfect for Marines who are new to the ANGLICO type of units. It goes over the basics of being an RO and FO relative to how we utilize those MOSs, and the structure of ANGLICO.

Other Courses (Need to add more info):

• Basic Airborne Course (BAC)

  • CID: A030CG1. See attachment for list of prereqs.

• Combat Marksmanship Coach (CMC) Course

• Combat Life Support (CLS)

• Mountain Rescue (Bridgeport)

• Marine Corps Instructors of Water Survival (MCIWS) Course

• NET+ - CTC1

• SEC+ - CTC1 (Net+ or A+ prereq)

• AFATDS - MISTC

• JDOCS - MISTC

• Jump School (airborne prereqs)

• MarineMakers (pending reserve funding)

• Simulation Professional Course (2 weeks)

• Simulations Specialist Course (1 week) 29 palms for both

• Advanced Satellite Operator Course (ASOC)

  • Offered through CTC-1 and MCTIMS (M10KLCB). This course provides the knowledge and skills required to install, configure, operate, and maintain the Very Small Aperture Terminal (VSAT) satellite system. Topics covered during the course include basic satellite concepts, VSAT S/M and VSAT-L equipment and controls, CodeMettle software, installation and teardown of terminals, satellite acquisition and access procedures, power up/shut down procedures, MRT controls and indicators, linkway network configuration, creating and loading a boot file, network power balancing, and network troubleshooting procedures.

• Transmissions Supervisor Course

  • Offered through CTC-1 and MCTIMS (M10BNPB). Prerequisite of completing "Advanced Satellite Operator Course (ASOC)" (might be waived). This course will provide instruction on the advanced functions of the AN/PRC-150, AN/PRC-152, AN/PRC-117F, AN/PRC-117G, to include, Internet Protocol (IP) addressing, Adaptive Networking Wideband Waveform (ANW2), and the Global Broadcast Service (GBS). Students are also introduced to the proper procedures for developing a Radio Guard chart, and the Systems Planning Engineering Evaluation Device (SPEED) software during the communications planning process. The Transmission Supervisor Course will also serve as a prerequisite to attending the Transmission Chiefs Course as a Staff Non-Commissioned Officer

• Ground Electronics Maintenance NCO School

  • *Now available through CTC-1* MCB Camp Pendleton, CA (M10DNSB). For Cpls & Sgts only. 3-week long course. The course provides non-technical instruction in the areas of maintenance administration and management. Instruction is provided for establishing and maintaining publication, modification, calibration, tool & quality control programs, managing consumables, supervising maintenance actions and administrative support, managing ground electronics maintenance production, and preparing organic equipment for embarkation.

• MicroMin (Mico-Miniature Repair)

  • This course is only available for highly skilled 28xx Marines and trains them to repair circuit cards. Very specialized skill in the civilian workforce.

    • 2-Week version with Training Support Center, San Diego, CA (N01A351)

    • This course seeks to provide qualified maintenance personnel with sufficient knowledge and skills to perform high quality and high-reliability solder connections on complex circuit card assemblies (CCAs) at the Organization (O) and Intermediate (I) maintenance levels. Includes 2M Program overview, program safety, 2M station operation, and maintenance. Micro repair involves high-density component packaging, multilayer conductor and laminate repair, flex-print repair, edge lighted panel repair, and surface mount technology (SMT) repair. Microminiature repair also covers electrostatic discharge (ESD) familiarization and handling procedures to minimize ESD risks to the CCAs. 

    • 2-Week version with Center for Surface Combat Systems DET EAST, Norfolk, VA (N02A351)

    • Same as San Diego

    • 3-Month version with MAGTFTC 29 Palms, CA (M09E2D1)

    • This course encompasses three concepts for the repair of Circuit Card Assemblies (CCAs). First, the concepts of miniature repair are instructed. These concepts include the dangers of Electrostatic Discharge (ESD) and the precautions required to protect sensitive devices from ESD damage, the removal, installation, and inspection of; conformal coatings, through-hole components, terminals, solder cups, and wire repair. Second, the concepts of micro-miniature repairs are taught. The repair of laminates, surface conductors, multilayer CCAs, and the removal and installation of Surface Mount Devices (SMDs) are covered. Third, instruction is presented on the setup, operation, and maintenance of Module Test and Repair (MTR) Equipment as well as instruction in the creation of test routines, and the procedures for fault isolation on Circuit Card Assemblies (CCAs).

Marine Corps Reserve Administration Management Manual (marines.mil) 

5101. DURATION OF ANNUAL TRAINING 

1. SMCR Unit Members 

a. SMCR unit members must perform a minimum of 14 days AT (15 days, including travel) per fiscal year. 

b. The AT requirement is fulfilled by any period of at least 14 days active duty for training, to include ADT, IADT, IIADT, attendance at a PME or formal school; or full-time active duty (AD), to include AD performed with the AC or RC in the same fiscal year as the scheduled AT. 

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3. Requests for extended or additional AT requests will be made on an individual basis and initiated in ROWS. Requests for additional or a second AT are by exception only, and are not normally approved. ATs will not exceed 29 days inclusive fo travel, in a fiscal year. Orders which exceed the authorized number of days or involve a second AT, will automatically be routed to DC, M&RA (RAC) for approval. Complete justification, to include the reason for the additional days, must be included in the ROWS orders request. Requests with inadequate justification will be disapproved. Extensions requiring additional travel or per diem involve MARFORRES funding, and so must be approved by the MARFORRES (G-3). 

4. AT normally is performed in a single period. Split AT periods may be authorized if required to meet training missions; however, AT can only be split once. All costs beyond pay and allowances associated with the second interval of split AT will be the responsibility of the respective CO/I-I /OIC/OpSponsor. Split AT periods for SMCR unit members must be approved by COMMARFORRES or his designated representative. Split AT periods for IMAs must be approved by the CG MOBCOM.