Is 0211 (Counterintelligence/Human Intelligence Specialist (Lateral Move Only)) a Good MOS?
United States Marine Corps · Military Occupational Specialty
Quick Facts — 0211 (Counterintelligence/Human Intelligence Specialist (Lateral Move Only))
AIT / Training
22 weeks
Training Location
NMITC, Dam Neck, VA / MCIA, Quantico, VA (lateral move — screening and selection required)
Career Field
Intelligence
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About 0211 Counterintelligence/Human Intelligence Specialist (Lateral Move Only)
Lateral move only — this MOS is not available at initial entry. CI/HUMINT specialists conduct counterintelligence and human intelligence operations supporting Marine expeditionary forces. Due to the nature of the work, most specifics about this MOS are classified or under NDA. If you are interested, find the latest MARADMIN announcing the next screening and contact your local Intelligence Battalion recruiter.
22 weeks
NMITC, Dam Neck, VA / MCIA, Quantico, VA (lateral move — screening and selection required)
Intelligence
Recruiter vs. Reality
What the Recruiter Says
This is a lateral move MOS — no recruiter is offering it to you at MEPS. You must already be a Marine (typically Corporal or above) to apply. The screening process, training pipeline, and job details are largely not discussed publicly for good reason. If you are genuinely interested, find the latest MARADMIN and call your local Intel Bn recruiter. That is the only path in.
What It's Actually Like
If you know, you know. If you don't, that's by design. This MOS is lateral move only, meaning you must already be serving as a Marine in another MOS before you can apply. The screening, selection, and training pipeline are not publicly detailed, and most of what you'd want to know about the day-to-day is either classified or under NDA. What can be said: the application process is competitive, the training is long, and the work is fundamentally different from conventional Marine Corps operations. Do not expect anyone currently in this MOS to tell you specifics on Reddit or anywhere else. Find the latest MARADMIN, meet the prerequisites, and contact your local Intelligence Battalion recruiter. That is the move.