02 Intelligence
Marine Corps 02 Intelligence is built around one core job: giving commanders usable information before they have to make a decision. The field covers collection, analysis, imagery, geospatial work, and counterintelligence. Some Marines enter it as an initial PMOS, while others move in later after proving themselves in another MOS.
02 Intelligence is not one single job. It is a field of specialties that collect information, process it, and turn it into something a unit can act on. That can mean interviewing a source, building a briefing for a staff, reviewing imagery from airborne or space-based sensors, or turning terrain and hydrographic data into a usable picture of the operating area.
The Marine military occupational specialty overview frames 02 Intelligence around gathering, processing, and disseminating classified information. The Marine Corps Intelligence careers page then breaks that mission into analyst, CI/HUMINT, imagery, geospatial, and officer tracks.
At a Glance
| Area | What to know |
|---|---|
| Field purpose | Turn information into decision support for commanders and staffs |
| Representative enlisted roles | 0211 CI/HUMINT, 0231 Intelligence Specialist, 0241 Imagery Intelligence Specialist, 0261 Geospatial Intelligence Specialist |
| Screening themes | Analytical skill, security eligibility, careful written and verbal communication |
| Training anchor | Marine Corps Intelligence Schools at Dam Neck, Virginia Beach, appears repeatedly across 02XX paths |
| Reserve note | Reserve opportunities exist in the field, but billet mix and school timing vary by MOS and unit |
Which Role Fits You?
Choose 0211 Counterintelligence/HUMINT Specialist if the 0211 is the marine who sits across from a source, asks the right questions, and comes back with information that protects the force or shapes the commander’s understanding of the threat.
Choose 0231 Intelligence Specialist if the 0231 intelligence specialist takes reporting from multiple sources, finds the pattern inside it, and gives a commander a clear picture of what the enemy is doing, where they are, and what they are likely to do next.
Choose 0241 Imagery Intelligence Specialist if a photograph from a drone or satellite is raw data.
Choose 0261 Geospatial Intelligence Specialist if before any unit moves across unfamiliar terrain, someone has to understand what that terrain looks like, how it will affect movement and weapons, and what the spatial picture means for the mission.
Choose 0291 Intelligence Chief if the 0291 intelligence chief is the senior enlisted intelligence leader inside the 02 field.
Common Entry Requirements
All enlisted Marines in this occupational field enlist with a minimum AFQT of 31, a high school diploma, U.S. citizenship, and MEPS medical clearance. Boot Camp is the first training gate: 13 weeks at MCRD San Diego or Parris Island. After graduation, Marines complete Marine Combat Training or the Infantry Training Battalion before attending their MOS-specific school. See each role’s profile below for specific ASVAB line scores, training details, and additional requirements.
Career Field Directory
- 0211 Counterintelligence/HUMINT Specialist : The 0211 is the Marine who sits across from a source, asks the right questions, and comes back with information that protects the force or shapes the commander’s understanding of the threat
- 0231 Intelligence Specialist : The 0231 Intelligence Specialist takes reporting from multiple sources, finds the pattern inside it, and gives a commander a clear picture of what the enemy is doing, where they are, and what they are likely to do next
- 0241 Imagery Intelligence Specialist : A photograph from a drone or satellite is raw data
- 0261 Geospatial Intelligence Specialist : Before any unit moves across unfamiliar terrain, someone has to understand what that terrain looks like, how it will affect movement and weapons, and what the spatial picture means for the mission
- 0291 Intelligence Chief : The 0291 Intelligence Chief is the senior enlisted intelligence leader inside the 02 field
Related Resources
If you are aiming for enlisted 02XX work, start with the ASVAB guide and PiCAT guide for score-planning context. Then use How to Enlist and Active vs. Reserve to sort out the broader path before you commit to a specific screening package.