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Joshua Fosberg

Clearwater,FL

Summary

Dynamic and results-oriented professional with extensive experience in the Marine Corps, specializing in career counseling and infantry leadership. Excelled in community collaboration and critical thinking, significantly enhancing unit cohesion and operational efficiency. Skilled in assessment interpretation and problem-solving, adept at fostering growth and achieving goals.

Overview

35
35
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Career Counselor

MARINE CORPS
10.2015 - Current
  • The career counselor, must be thoroughly familiar with the reenlistment process from prospecting to reenlistment ceremonies
  • They work within Marine Corps units, primarily as the Commander's advisor for enlisted retention matters
  • Typical functions of a career retention specialist include preliminary screening and administrative processing, scheduling, and conducting interviews, completion of reenlistment/lateral move/extension documents, and maintaining accurate records
  • They also provide Marine Corps units with basic individual career counseling, and fundamental Manpower PME and briefings
  • This MOS will be assigned and voided only by the authority of the CMC (MM)
  • RELATED CIVILIAN OCCUPATIONS FOR: 4821
  • Human Resources Specialists (ONET 13-1071.00)

Infantry Unit Leader

NBC
04.2006 - 06.2024
  • The Marine combat instructor instructs and assists in the training of basic combat skills to entry level Marines to include: weapons handling, automatic weapons, munitions, combat conditioning, land navigation, communications, protection, offensive/defensive tactics and scouting/patrolling
  • The Marine combat instructor reinforces core values instilled in recruit training by setting the superior example with professional conduct, knowledge, bearing and attitude, provides student performance counseling, assists in the conduct of parades and ceremonies, and maintains records and prepares reports
  • RELATED CIVILIAN OCCUPATIONS FOR: 0913
  • Teachers and Instructors, All Other (ONET 25-3099.00)
  • OCCUPATION

Martial Arts Instructor

Marine Corps
04.2006 - 06.2024
  • This MOS will be used in T/O's to designate a billet to which any enlisted Marine may be assigned but will not be assigned to an individual
  • VERIFICATION OF MILITARY EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING Page 3 of 19
  • DD FORM 2586, JAN 2010 PREVIOUS EDITION IS OBSOLETE
  • OCCUPATION: 0916, )
  • Martial arts instructors conduct training in principles of close combat and core values
  • RELATED CIVILIAN OCCUPATIONS FOR: 0916
  • Teachers and Instructors, All Other (ONET 25-3099.00)
  • OCCUPATION: 0931, Marksmanship Instructor, Marksmanship Instructors instruct in all phases of the, Marksmanship Program on the qualification and requalification on small arms ranges
  • Additionally, they assist in the operation of firing ranges
  • RELATED CIVILIAN OCCUPATIONS FOR: 0931
  • Teachers and Instructors, All Other (ONET 25-3099.00)
  • OCCUPATION: 0300, Basic Infantryman

Infantryman

Marine Corps
04.2005 - 06.2024
  • The riflemen employ the M16A2 service rifle, the M203 grenade launcher and the squad automatic weapon (SAW)
  • Riflemen are the primary scouts, assault troops, and close combat forces available to the MAGTF
  • They are the foundation of the Marine infantry organization, and as such are the nucleus of the fire team in the rifle squad, the scout team in the LAR squad, scout-snipers in the infantry battalion, and reconnaissance or assault team in the reconnaissance units
  • Noncommissioned officers are assigned as fire team leaders, scout team leaders, rifle squad leaders, or rifle platoon guides
  • RELATED CIVILIAN OCCUPATIONS FOR: 0311
  • Combat Rifle Crewmember (DOT 378.684-014)
  • Infantry (ONET 55-3016.00)
  • OCCUPATION: 8014, Billet Designator - Enlisted
  • DUTY

MARINE CORPS
04.2004 - 06.2024
  • Upon completion of the course, the student will be able to identify the common elements of combat, the sources of fear and stress in combat, and the types of discipline being demonstrated
  • VERIFICATION OF, Page 8 of 19
  • DD FORM 2586, JAN 2010 PREVIOUS EDITION IS OBSOLETE
  • Topics covered in this correspondence course include common elements of combat, sources of fear in combat and stress, indicators of fatigue, morale indicators, indicators of esprit de corps, and methods used to maintain morale and motivation
  • CREDIT RECOMMENDATION FROM AMERICAN COUNCIL ON EDUCATION (MC-2204-0137, In the lower-division baccalaureate/associate degree category, 1 semester hour in military science
  • NOTE: MCI designates a minimum passing score at 65%
  • (3/07)(3/07)
  • COURSE: 8010ZZ, Sergeants Distance Education Program

04.2001 - 06.2024
  • This MOS describes the duties of every enlisted Marine, regardless of assigned MOS
  • Duties are those general military and battle skills required of all Marines, commensurate with their grade
  • It also designates those Marines whose military qualifications and experience are not yet developed to be sufficient or adequate for qualification in other MOSs
  • RELATED CIVILIAN OCCUPATIONS FOR: 9900
  • Infantry (ONET 55-3016.00)
  • Note: Experience history data not available prior to FY 75
  • TRAINING HISTORY: COURSES SUCCESSFULLY COMPLETED
  • Note: Description, Length, or Credit Recommendation will not be displayed for a course if that information is not available.

infantry unit leader

07.2000 - 06.2024
  • Assists commanders and operations officers in the training, deployment and tactical employment of rifle, reconnaissance, direct action, weapons, LAR, and antitank platoons/companies and infantry, reconnaissance and LAR battalions, and are proficient in all the infantry weapons systems
  • They supervise and coordinate the preparation of personnel, weapons and equipment for movement and combat, the establishment and operation of unit command posts, the fire and movement between tactical units, the fire of supporting arms, and the unit resupply and casualty evacuation effort
  • As a platoon sergeant in the rifle, surveillance and target acquisition, reconnaissance, direct action, weapons, machine-gun, LAR, and antitank platoons, he advises the platoon commander on all issues of discipline, morale and welfare
  • He also serves as the section leader for the scout-sniper and various weapons sections and often leads task organized patrols and teams
  • RELATED CIVILIAN OCCUPATIONS FOR: 0369
  • First-Line Supervisors of Weapons Specialists/Crew Members (ONET 55-2012.00), (DOT 378.137-010)
  • VERIFICATION OF MILITARY EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING Page 2 of 19
  • DD FORM 2586, JAN 2010 PREVIOUS EDITION IS OBSOLETE
  • OCCUPATION: 0311, Rifleman
  • PRIMARY OCCUPATION

07.1998 - 06.2024
  • Upon completion of the course, the student will be able to prepare a lesson from developing learning objectives, to designing the lesson, to identifying appropriate lesson materials; to selecting the methods of instruction, and preparing the test
  • Topics covered in this correspondence course include analyzing the job to be taught; learning objectives; testing; learning resources identification; methods and aids; rehearsing the lesson; implementing the instruction including lectures and demonstration; and methods of evaluation.

01.1993 - 06.2024
  • A basic MOS represents the learner level for the particular Occupation Field
  • It is assigned as a specific MOS in that field or upon being assigned for retraining
  • RELATED CIVILIAN OCCUPATIONS FOR: 0300
  • Infantry (ONET 55-3016.00)
  • VERIFICATION OF MILITARY EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING Page 4 of 19
  • DD FORM 2586, JAN 2010 PREVIOUS EDITION IS OBSOLETE
  • OCCUPATION: 9900, General Service Marine

04.2017 - 06.2021
  • Years, 2 Months)

MARINE CORPS
02.2017 - 06.2021

10.2015 - 06.2021

MARINE CORPS
09.2016 - 04.2017

MARINE CORPS
10.2015 - 02.2017

Marine Combat Instructor

MARINE CORPS
10.2015 - 09.2016

03.2014 - 10.2015
  • Year, 7 Months)
  • SECONDARY OCCUPATION:
  • VERIFICATION OF MILITARY EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING Page 1 of 19
  • DD FORM 2586, JAN 2010 PREVIOUS EDITION IS OBSOLETE
  • MARINE CORPS

MARINE CORPS
05.2010 - 10.2015

MARINE CORPS
01.2014 - 03.2014

10.2010 - 01.2014

03.1998 - 09.2013
  • DD FORM 2586, JAN 2010 PREVIOUS EDITION IS OBSOLETE (MC-0803-0008, Exhibit dates, Credit is not recommended because of the military nature of the course (9/03)(9/03)
  • MARINE CORPS COURSE, 0335CZ, Infantry Patrolling by Correspondence

09.1997 - 09.2013
  • Upon completion of the course, the student will be able to demonstrate basic knowledge of weapons proficiency through examination
  • Topics include distance learning and proctored examination of basic Marine rifleman skills, weapons, tactics, indirect fire, and anti-armor
  • CREDIT RECOMMENDATION FROM AMERICAN COUNCIL ON EDUCATION (MC, In the lower-division baccalaureate/associate degree category, 1 semester hour in small arms/gunsmithing
  • Credit should only be given upon completion of five small arms courses to include MC-1606-0006, 2204-0100, 2204-0101,0145, and 2204-0168
  • NOTE: MCI designates a minimum passing score at 65%
  • (9/03)(9/03).

01.1990 - 09.2013
  • Upon completion of the course, the student will describe the weapon system's capability and describe the employment of an infantry battalion
  • Self-instruction and unit quizzes cover machine guns, mortar, support arms, targeting, and naval and air support fire
  • A proctored written exam concludes the course
  • CREDIT RECOMMENDATION FROM AMERICAN COUNCIL ON EDUCATION (MC, In the lower-division baccalaureate/associate degree category, 1 semester hour in small arms/gunsmithing
  • Credit should only be given upon completion of five small arms courses to include MC-1606-0006, 2204-0100, 2204-0145,0146 and 2204-0168
  • NOTE: MCI designates a minimum passing score at 65%
  • (9/03)(9/03).

MARINE CORPS
05.2010 - 02.2013

CREDIT
08.1997 - 09.2012
  • Upon completion of the course, the student will be able to describe basic circuit components for both AC and DC systems, describe principles of electric power generation and distribution; perform basic circuit calculations; describe operating procedures for generators and power distribution systems; and describe basic safety procedures and preventive maintenance procedures
  • This course is presented using a correspondence format
  • Topics include principles of electric power generation and distribution, AC/DC circuits, load balancing and generator paralleling, electric power nomenclature, basic DC/AC circuit calculations
  • Each course is assessed with a written proctored examination at the end., RECOMMENDATION FROM AMERICAN COUNCIL ON EDUCATION (, 1714-0020, Exhibit dates, In the vocational certificate category, 1 semester hour in electric power systems
  • NOTE: MCI designates a minimum passing score at 65%
  • (9/02)(9/02).

MARINE CORPS
11.1996 - 09.2012
  • Upon completion of the course, the student will be able to plan, prepare, and conduct infantry, combat, and reconnaissance patrols
  • This course is presented using a correspondence format
  • Topics include fundamentals of patrolling, and navigation, cover and concealment, camouflage, and tracking
  • Course is assessed with a written proctored final examination
  • CREDIT RECOMMENDATION FROM AMERICAN COUNCIL ON EDUCATION (MC-2204, In the lower-division baccalaureate/associate degree category, 1 semester hour in physical education
  • NOTE: MCI designates a minimum passing score at 65%
  • (9/02)(9/02)
  • 0372, , The Marine Rifleman: Weapons by Correspondence

MCI, MARINE CORPS
02.1990 - 11.2011
  • Upon completion of the course, the student will be able to demonstrate principles and techniques of leadership and their application to problems in areas such as race relations and substance abuse
  • This is a self-instruction course covering topics of leadership traits and principles, measurements and techniques of leadership, race relations, women's issues, drug and alcohol abuse, and leader/subordinate relations
  • CREDIT RECOMMENDATION FROM AMERICAN COUNCIL ON EDUCATION (MC-1406-0023, In the lower-division baccalaureate/associate degree category, 1 semester hour in supervisory management
  • NOTE:, designates a minimum passing score at 65%
  • (11/01)(11/01)
  • COURSE: 0037ZZ, Leading Marines By Correspondence

MARINE CORPS
05.2010 - 10.2010

10.2009 - 05.2010
  • (Description dates

09.2008 - 05.2010
  • Months)
  • OCCUPATION

05.2008 - 05.2010

11.2009 - 11.2009
  • Maximum, 52 weeks
  • COURSE DESCRIPTION FROM AMERICAN COUNCIL ON, (MC-2204-0101, Exhibit dates

Infantry Squad Leader

MARINE CORPS COURSE
10.2009 - 10.2009
  • Maximum, 52 weeks
  • COURSE DESCRIPTION, (MC-2204

01.2009 - 01.2009
  • Maximum, 260 weeks; (84 hours)
  • COURSE DESCRIPTION, AMERICAN COUNCIL ON EDUCATION: (MC-2204-0127, Exhibit dates

05.2008 - 09.2008

Infantry Squad Leader

MARINE CORPS COURSE
05.2006 - 06.2008
  • CREDIT RECOMMENDATION FROM AMERICAN COUNCIL ON EDUCATION, Credit is not recommended because of the military-specific nature of the course
  • NOTE: MCI designates a minimum passing score at 65% (6/08)(6/08)
  • Weapons and Fire Support by Correspondence

06.2006 - 05.2008
  • Year, 11 Months)

Marine Electrician

MARINE CORPS
12.2007 - 12.2007
  • 1141, LENGTH: Maximum, 52 weeks
  • COURSE DESCRIPTION FROM AMERICAN COUNCIL ON, (MC-1714-0020, Exhibit dates

07.2001 - 12.2007
  • DD FORM 2586, JAN 2010 PREVIOUS EDITION IS OBSOLETE (MC-2204-0051, Exhibit dates, Upon completion of the course, the student will be able to perform as a rifleman in an infantry rifle squad
  • Practical exercises, guided discussions, demonstration, and lectures
  • Topics include marksmanship, munitions, land navigation, combat conditioning, communications, scouting and patrolling, military operations, offensive and defensive tactics.

09.2007 - 09.2007
  • LENGTH: Maximum, 104 weeks
  • COURSE DESCRIPTION FROM AMERICAN COUNCIL ON EDUCATION: (MC-2204-0184, Exhibit dates, LENGTH: Maximum, 104 weeks
  • COURSE DESCRIPTION FROM AMERICAN COUNCIL ON EDUCATION: (MC-1406-0028, Exhibit dates

05.2007 - 05.2007
  • Maximum, 52 weeks
  • COURSE DESCRIPTION FROM AMERICAN COUNCIL ON

04.2007 - 04.2007
  • LENGTH: Maximum, 52 weeks
  • COURSE, AMERICAN COUNCIL ON EDUCATION: (MC-2204-0146, Exhibit dates

01.2006 - 06.2006

MARINE CORPS
12.2005 - 01.2006

MARINE CORPS
09.2005 - 12.2005

MARINE CORPS
06.2005 - 09.2005

Education

Advanced Career Retention Specialist -

Advanced Career Retention Specialist USMC
01.2018

Career Course DEP -

Career Course USMC
12.2017

Career Retention Specialist -

MARINE CORPS COURSE
02-2016

Personal Financial Management By Correspondence -

Personal Financial Management USMC
11.2009

Corporal's Noncommissioned Officers (NCO) Program -

Corporal's Noncommissioned Officers USMC
01.2009

Skills

  • Assessment Interpretation
  • Problem-solving skills
  • Community Collaboration
  • Critical Thinking
  • Marketing
  • Recruting
  • Coaching and Counseling

Traininghistory

  • Advanced Career Retention Specialist, 01/01/18, 2 weeks (84 hours), Upon completion of the course, the student will be able to train advanced communication skills., In the lower-division baccalaureate/associate degree category, 2 semester hours in management communications (11/10)(11/10).
  • Career Course DEP, 09/01/17, 15 weeks (90 hours), Upon completion of the course, the student will be able to promote organizational values., In the upper-division baccalaureate degree category, 3 semester hours in business communications and 3 in leadership and ethics (10/14)(12/14).
  • Career Retention Specialist, 02/01/17, 7 weeks (245 hours), Upon completion of the course, the student will be able to demonstrate effective communication skills., In the lower-division baccalaureate/associate degree category, 3 semester hours in personnel management and 3 in communications (11/10)(11/10).
  • Corporal's Noncommissioned Officers (NCO) Program, 01/01/09 - 12/01/09, 2 weeks (79 hours), Upon completion of the course, the student will be able to effectively lead Marine Corp troops into combat., In the lower-division baccalaureate/associate degree category, 1 semester hour in military science and 3 in basic management (6/03)(6/03).
  • Personal Financial Management by Correspondence, 11/01/09 - 11/01/09, Maximum, 104 weeks, Upon completion of the course, the student will have a broad foundation for the fundamentals of financial planning., In the lower-division baccalaureate/associate degree category, 3 semester hours in personal finance. (2/06)(8/09).

Paygrade

E-7

Yearsinservice

19

Militaryservicecomponent

Marine Corps, Active

Dateofinformation

06/01/24

Experiencehistory

  • Career Planner, Marine Corps, Active, 07/01/21, 06/01/24, 2 Years, 11 Months, 02/01/17, 06/01/21, 4 Years, 4 Months, Marine Corps, Active, 07/01/21, 06/01/24, 2 Years, 11 Months, 04/01/17, 06/01/21, 4 Years, 2 Months, 05/01/08 - 06/01/24, The career retention specialist must be thoroughly familiar with the reenlistment process from prospecting to reenlistment ceremonies. They work within Marine Corps units, primarily as the Commander's advisor for enlisted retention matters., Human Resources Specialists (ONET 13-1071.00)
  • Marine Combat Instructor, Marine Corps, Active, 10/01/15, 09/01/16, 11 Months, 03/01/14, 10/01/15, 1 Year, 7 Months, 04/01/06 - 06/01/24, The Marine combat instructor instructs and assists in the training of basic combat skills to entry level Marines., Teachers and Instructors, All Other (ONET 25-3099.00)
  • Infantry Unit Leader, Marine Corps, Active, 10/01/15, 02/01/17, 1 Year, 4 Months, Marine Corps, Active, 09/01/16, 04/01/17, 7 Months, 07/01/00 - 06/01/24, The infantry unit leader assists commanders and operations officers in the training, deployment and tactical employment of rifle, reconnaissance, direct action, weapons, LAR, and antitank platoons/companies., First-Line Supervisors of Weapons Specialists/Crew Members (ONET 55-2012.00), Infantry Unit Leader (DOT 378.137-010)
  • Rifleman, Marine Corps, Active, 05/01/10, 10/01/15, 5 Years, 5 Months, 05/01/08, 05/01/10, 2 Years, 06/01/06, 05/01/08, 1 Year, 11 Months, 01/01/06, 06/01/06, 5 Months, 12/01/05, 01/01/06, 1 Month, Marine Corps, Active, 10/01/10, 01/01/14, 3 Years, 3 Months, 05/01/08, 09/01/08, 4 Months, 06/01/06, 05/01/08, 1 Year, 11 Months, 01/01/06, 06/01/06, 5 Months, 12/01/05, 01/01/06, 1 Month, 04/01/99 - 06/01/24, The riflemen employ the M16A2 service rifle, the M203 grenade launcher and the squad automatic weapon (SAW)., Combat Rifle Crewmember (DOT 378.684-014), Infantry (ONET 55-3016.00)
  • Billet Designator - Enlisted, Marine Corps, Active, 01/01/14, 03/01/14, 2 Months, 04/01/06 - 06/01/24, This MOS will be used in T/O's to designate a billet to which any enlisted Marine may be assigned but will not be assigned to an individual.
  • Martial Arts Instructor, Marine Corps, Active, 05/01/10, 02/01/13, 2 Years, 9 Months, 10/01/09, 05/01/10, 7 Months, 04/01/06 - 06/01/24, Martial arts instructors conduct training in principles of close combat and core values., Teachers and Instructors, All Other (ONET 25-3099.00)
  • Marksmanship Instructor, Marine Corps, Active, 05/01/10, 10/01/10, 5 Months, 09/01/08, 05/01/10, 1 Year, 8 Months, 04/01/06 - 06/01/24, Marksmanship Instructors instruct in all phases of the Marine Corps Marksmanship Program on the qualification and requalification on small arms ranges., Teachers and Instructors, All Other (ONET 25-3099.00)
  • Basic Infantryman, Marine Corps, Active, 09/01/05, 12/01/05, 3 Months, Marine Corps, Active, 09/01/05, 12/01/05, 3 Months, 01/01/93 - 06/01/24, A basic MOS represents the learner level for the particular Occupation Field., Infantry (ONET 55-3016.00)
  • General Service Marine, Marine Corps, Active, 06/01/05, 09/01/05, 3 Months, Marine Corps, Active, 06/01/05, 09/01/05, 3 Months, 04/01/01 - 06/01/24, This MOS describes the duties of every enlisted Marine, regardless of assigned MOS., Infantry (ONET 55-3016.00)

Certification

DOL Certification in Kindred Counselling

Timeline

04.2017 - 06.2021

MARINE CORPS
02.2017 - 06.2021

MARINE CORPS
09.2016 - 04.2017

Career Counselor

MARINE CORPS
10.2015 - Current

10.2015 - 06.2021

MARINE CORPS
10.2015 - 02.2017

Marine Combat Instructor

MARINE CORPS
10.2015 - 09.2016

03.2014 - 10.2015

MARINE CORPS
01.2014 - 03.2014

10.2010 - 01.2014

MARINE CORPS
05.2010 - 10.2015

MARINE CORPS
05.2010 - 02.2013

MARINE CORPS
05.2010 - 10.2010

11.2009 - 11.2009

10.2009 - 05.2010

Infantry Squad Leader

MARINE CORPS COURSE
10.2009 - 10.2009

01.2009 - 01.2009

09.2008 - 05.2010

05.2008 - 05.2010

05.2008 - 09.2008

Marine Electrician

MARINE CORPS
12.2007 - 12.2007

09.2007 - 09.2007

05.2007 - 05.2007

04.2007 - 04.2007

06.2006 - 05.2008

Infantry Squad Leader

MARINE CORPS COURSE
05.2006 - 06.2008

Infantry Unit Leader

NBC
04.2006 - 06.2024

Martial Arts Instructor

Marine Corps
04.2006 - 06.2024

01.2006 - 06.2006

MARINE CORPS
12.2005 - 01.2006

MARINE CORPS
09.2005 - 12.2005

MARINE CORPS
06.2005 - 09.2005

Infantryman

Marine Corps
04.2005 - 06.2024

MARINE CORPS
04.2004 - 06.2024

07.2001 - 12.2007

04.2001 - 06.2024

infantry unit leader

07.2000 - 06.2024

07.1998 - 06.2024

03.1998 - 09.2013

09.1997 - 09.2013

CREDIT
08.1997 - 09.2012

MARINE CORPS
11.1996 - 09.2012

01.1993 - 06.2024

MCI, MARINE CORPS
02.1990 - 11.2011

01.1990 - 09.2013

Advanced Career Retention Specialist -

Advanced Career Retention Specialist USMC

Career Course DEP -

Career Course USMC

Career Retention Specialist -

MARINE CORPS COURSE

Personal Financial Management By Correspondence -

Personal Financial Management USMC

Corporal's Noncommissioned Officers (NCO) Program -

Corporal's Noncommissioned Officers USMC
Joshua Fosberg