Primary Responsibilities
Lead infantry small units at squad/section or similar level.
03xx Infantry / Marine Corps MOS Profile
0365 Infantry Small Unit Leader
Infantry Small Unit Leaders are enlisted leaders who command and supervise infantry fire teams, squads, sections, and platoon-level tasks.
Code / Pipeline0365
MOS NameInfantry Small Unit Leader
Category03xx Infantry
Unit Association3/5 / 2nd Recon / Force Recon
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Responsibilities and Pipeline
Training Pipeline
Develop from an infantry MOS with proven billet experience.
Billet Progression
This MOS sits inside the Marine ground-combat lane and depends on field discipline, small-unit leadership, communications, weapons proficiency, and repeated field evaluation.
Current Member Tracking
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USMC Responsibilities
0365 Infantry Small Unit Leader is described here by practical Marine Corps duties, billet expectations, and training progression. This section avoids game-language so the page reads like a professional MOS reference.
- Lead infantry small units at squad/section or similar level.
- Control tactical movement, weapons employment, team assignments, communications, and reports.
- Train junior Marines in fieldcraft, weapons handling, patrolling, and leadership.
- Bridge junior enlisted execution with platoon and company intent.
Training Pipeline
The pathway is shown at a broad public level. Exact prerequisites, screening, quotas, course names, and assignments can change by fiscal year, manpower requirement, medical qualification, command screening, and schoolhouse policy.
- Develop from an infantry MOS with proven billet experience.
- Complete PME and small-unit leadership training as assigned.
- Serve in fire-team, squad, section, or platoon-level billets.
- Progress toward 0369 infantry unit leader and senior enlisted leadership.
Billets And Skill Growth
- Entry-level Marines focus on core tasks, equipment, field discipline, and reliable execution.
- NCOs supervise small teams, enforce standards, plan rehearsals, and train junior Marines.
- SNCOs and officers manage readiness, risk, training plans, inspections, reporting, and integration with adjacent staff sections.
- Instructor and staff billets preserve standards, document lessons learned, and build repeatable training for the next rotation.
Chain of Command Matching Logic
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Rank / Grade Requirements
Grade LaneEnlisted leadership MOS
Entry / Award Basis
Infantry Small Unit Leader MOS for experienced infantry NCOs/SNCOs leading squads, sections, teams, and platoon-level elements.
Typical Rank Use
Normally Sgt through SSgt/GySgt depending on unit billet and community requirements.
Schoolhouse & Qualification Requirements
SchoolhouseSchool of Infantry / Advanced Infantry Training Battalion / Reconnaissance Training Company as applicable
Recruit training, Marine Combat Training or Infantry Marine Course path, then MOS-specific infantry, reconnaissance, scout sniper, weapons, or leader training.
Entry QualificationsScreening / Prerequisites
Must meet infantry screening standards, weapons/field prerequisites, swim or reconnaissance screening where required, medical eligibility, security requirements, and command endorsement for advanced schools.
Associated SchoolsFollow-On Training
- Basic Reconnaissance Course / reconnaissance training pipeline when assigned
- Basic Airborne Course for parachutist-qualified billets
- Military Free-Fall when billet-qualified
- Marine Combatant Diver / dive supervisor track when assigned
- SERE Level C for designated high-risk or special-operations-associated billets
- Scout Sniper / advanced marksmanship schools where applicable
Course titles, quotas, prerequisites, and sequence can change by fiscal year, manpower requirement, medical qualification, and current schoolhouse policy.
Current Members in this MOS
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MOS Association
3/5 / 2nd Recon / Force Recon
This page links the occupation lane to 3/5, 2nd Recon, and Force Recon pathways. Matching chain of command members appear in the Current Members section above.