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0180 · USMC · Enlisted

Adjutant.

Marine Corps 0180 (Adjutant). 80 hours of formal training translate to 4 validated civilian career pathways with salary bands of $75K–$85K. Sourced from DoD training data and Lightcast labor signals.

Training hours80DoD pipeline

ACE creditACEUp to 2 semester hours recommended in Business Administration

Tech roles4mapped to your code

Civilian pathways4validated

Cert coverage2/5direct + partial

/ 01 · Tech Roles

Roles your code maps to.

SOURCE · BLS + LIGHTCAST ROLES · 4

Industry tech roles your 0180 background maps to — picked from BLS-anchored occupations using your training, cognitive skills, and systems experience.

Sort · Match descending

/ 02 · Skill Bridge

The gap, named.

What 0180 training already gave you, and the specific gaps to close — not a generic checklist.

Already have07

01
Marine Corps Total Force System (MCTFS)→ Human Resources Information System (HRIS) such as Workday or Oracle HCM
02
Defense Travel System (DTS)→ Travel and expense management software such as Concur or Expensify
03
iPERMS (Image Personnel Electronic Records Management System)→ Document management systems such as SharePoint or DocuSign
04
Naval Correspondence Manual→ Business writing style guides and corporate communication platforms
05
Awards Processing System (Marine Corps)→ Employee recognition and reward platforms like Bonusly or Achievers
06
Performance Evaluation System (PES)→ Performance management software such as Lattice or Culture Amp
07
Unit Diary/ Marine Corps Administrative Analysis System (MCAAS)→ Database management and reporting software (e.g., SQL, Tableau, Power BI)

To learn04

The concrete gap to bridge — specific to the roles above, not a generic checklist.

+Project management methodologies (Agile, Scrum)+Compliance frameworks (e.g., NIST, ISO 27001)+Data visualization tools (Tableau, Power BI)+Systems analysis and design principles

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/ 03 · Civilian Pathways

Where your code lands.

SOURCE · LIGHTCAST + CURATED PATHWAYS · 4

P.01

Human Resources Manager

$85K

High match

High demand

P.02

Compliance Officer

$78K

Good match

Growing demand

Skills to develop

— Specific industry regulations (e.g., HIPAA, SOX)

P.03

Management Analyst

$80K

Good match

High demand

Skills to develop

— Data analysis
— Consulting methodologies

P.04

Project Manager

$75K

Moderate match

High demand

Skills to develop

— PMP Certification
— Agile methodologies

/ 04 · Hidden Strengths

What the code built.

Cognitive skills your 0180 training built — and where they transfer in civilian work.

S.01

Rapid Prioritization

As an Adjutant, you constantly juggle competing demands from various staff sections, special inquiries, and operational requirements, forcing you to quickly assess urgency and impact to ensure the most critical tasks are addressed first.

Transfers to

This translates directly to the ability to thrive in fast-paced civilian environments where you're required to manage multiple projects and deadlines simultaneously, efficiently allocating your time and focus.

S.02

Procedural Compliance

Your role demands strict adherence to established protocols, regulations, and legal frameworks when processing naval correspondence, special orders, congressional inquiries, and managing service records.

Transfers to

In the civilian world, this translates to a strong understanding of regulatory environments and the ability to implement and maintain compliance programs. You will also be capable of understanding and interpreting complex policies and procedures.

S.03

Team Synchronization

Adjutants coordinate administrative functions between various internal staff sections and external agencies, ensuring that everyone is working in unison and information flows smoothly to support overall command objectives.

Transfers to

This experience makes you excellent at facilitating communication and collaboration between different teams or departments in a civilian organization, resolving conflicts, and driving projects forward.

S.04

Situational Awareness

Your responsibilities include understanding the current operational tempo, command priorities, and the impact of administrative actions on the broader mission, allowing you to proactively identify potential issues and offer solutions.

Transfers to

This sharp awareness makes you adept at anticipating potential problems and developing proactive solutions in any business environment. You're able to see the big picture and understand how individual actions contribute to overall organizational goals.

/ 05 · Non-Obvious Matches

Roles the recruiter won't suggest.

Adjacent civilian roles your training maps to that conventional military-to-civilian advice tends to miss.

Compliance Officer

SOC 13-1041.00

You've been immersed in a world of regulations and standard operating procedures. As a Compliance Officer, you'll leverage your expertise in policy adherence and risk assessment to ensure organizations meet legal and ethical requirements.

Adjacent · Match

Project Manager

SOC 11-9151.00

Your experience coordinating administrative tasks and developing personnel annexes translates perfectly to project management. You've been planning, executing, and monitoring complex processes – skills vital for guiding projects to successful completion.

Adjacent · Match

Government Relations Specialist

SOC 11-2011.00

You've already processed Congressional inquiries, so you understand the workings of government. As a Government Relations Specialist, you'll use your knowledge to build relationships with government officials and advocate for your organization's interests.

Adjacent · Match

Business Operations Manager

SOC 13-1199.00

You've managed administrative functions, supervised awards processes, and managed performance evaluation systems. You can use these process-oriented skills as a Business Operations Manager by implementing and optimizing processes to increase efficiency and productivity.

Adjacent · Match

/ 06 · Training & Certs

What you trained on.

SOURCE · DOD + ACE\nVALIDATED

Academy

Basic Adjutant Course

Camp Johnson, NC

80hHours

2wkWeeks

ACECredit

Up to 2 semester hours recommended in Business Administration

Topics · 7

Naval Correspondence Procedures
Marine Corps Personnel Management
Military Awards and Decorations
Service Record Maintenance (SRB/OQR)
Special Orders Processing
Protocol and Etiquette
Congressional Inquiry (CONGRINTS) Procedures

Partial coverage · 2

Certified Administrative Professional (CAP)70%
Requires study of current office management technology, project management, and business communication best practices. Need to review aspects of organizational structure, human resources, and information and records management.
SHRM Certified Professional (SHRM-CP)40%
Requires significant study of HR functions like talent acquisition, compensation & benefits, employee relations, and HR technology. Focus on employment law and strategic HR management principles.

Recommended next · 03

Project Management Professional (PMP)Adjacent
Certified Compliance & Ethics Professional (CCEP)Adjacent
Change Management CertificationAdjacent

/ 07 · Systems Translation

What you ran, in their words.

Military systems you operated and their civilian equivalents for your resume.

Military System	Civilian Equivalent	Domain
Marine Corps Total Force System (MCTFS)	Human Resources Information System (HRIS) such as Workday or Oracle HCM	Operations
Defense Travel System (DTS)	Travel and expense management software such as Concur or Expensify	Operations
iPERMS (Image Personnel Electronic Records Management System)	Document management systems such as SharePoint or DocuSign	Data
Naval Correspondence Manual	Business writing style guides and corporate communication platforms	Operations
Awards Processing System (Marine Corps)	Employee recognition and reward platforms like Bonusly or Achievers	Operations
Performance Evaluation System (PES)	Performance management software such as Lattice or Culture Amp	Operations
Unit Diary/ Marine Corps Administrative Analysis System (MCAAS)	Database management and reporting software (e.g., SQL, Tableau, Power BI)	Operations

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