CAST Aviation Analyst

Possesses detailed and functional knowledge of the Marine Corps Planning Process and Marine Corps, MAGTF doctrine and tactical level TTPs related to aviation support coordination associated with Marine Corps aviation units. Conducts tactical level CAST event planning at the conceptual, functional and detailed levels in support of CAST events as it pertains to aviation support coordination and safety measures. Advises and/or performs the functional responsibilities of event billets that may include but are not limited to higher and adjacent headquarters sections as dictated by CAST training participants. Examples include but are not limited to Air Tasking Order generation,  TACC, DASC, FO and FAC duties. Performs research and analysis to extract factual data, concepts and plans to develop products in support of a CAST scenario development and higher and adjacent headquarters functions.  Participates in and conducts reviews, rehearsal and structured walkthroughs in support of the CAST training audience. Maintains operation orders and plans, and information gathering requirements as it pertains to MAGTF aviation.  Creates and edits documents, analyzes problem areas and postulates feasible solutions.

 

Civilian Education. Bachelor's degree desirable; major in operations research, management, military science, or equivalent area desired.


Military Education:  Minimum three years experience in military training and education.

Military Operational Experience.  Minimum eight years operational experience in planning, deployment and employment of ground combat fires platforms and aviation fires platforms.  Minimum three years demonstrated knowledge of military doctrine, tactics, and command relationships at operational command level as measured by actual operational force employment experience.  Minimum two years experience in use of command and control systems in planning and execution of surface and air delivered fires.  Direct participation in real world operations is desired.

Modeling and Simulation Experience.  Minimum two years experience in DOD modeling and simulation events.


Proof of Security Clearance.  Must be eligible for at least a secret clearance.

 

Minimum qualifications can be waived by the Marine Corps.