| Job Title : |
Inspector general |
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| Job Reference : |
usmc |
| Location : |
United States |
| Posted on : |
Wed May 07, 2008 |
| Job category: |
Law Enforcement, Marines, Officers |
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| Job Description |
The Marine inspector general plays an important role in maintaining Marine efficiency and order. This officer is primarily responsible for conducting and supervising investigations of fraud, waste, and abuse of Marine resources. Additional duties include supervising staff.
Training
To become an officer in the Marines, you must be a current student or graduate of a four-year college or university. You must also complete an extensive training officer course, which may vary in length depending upon your specialty. There are four main pathways to becoming a commissioned officer:
- U.S. Naval Academy
- Officer Candidate School and Officer Training School
- Reserve Officers' Training Corps
- Direct appointments
An indirect path is through the Enlisted Commissioning Programs.
Helpful skills
The ideal candidate for a Marine inspector general should:
- Be a U.S. citizen and at least 19 years old
- Have a four-year degree
- Show self-discipline, initiative, confidence and intelligence
- Be physically fit
- Be able to handle stressful situations and make decisions swiftly
- Show respect for all personnel |
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