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7201 · USMC · Enlisted

Air Support Control
Officer.

Marine Corps 7201 (Air Support Control Officer). 350 hours of formal training translate to 5 validated civilian career pathways with salary bands of $80K–$135K. Sourced from DoD training data and Lightcast labor signals.

Training hours350DoD pipeline

ACE creditACEUp to 6 semester hours recommended in Military Science

Tech roles4mapped to your code

Civilian pathways5validated

Cert coverage3/6direct + partial

/ 01 · Tech Roles

Roles your code maps to.

SOURCE · BLS + LIGHTCAST ROLES · 4

Industry tech roles your 7201 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 7201 training already gave you, and the specific gaps to close — not a generic checklist.

Already have06

01
Air Support Operations→ Cloud Computing Fundamentals
02
Radar Systems Operation and Interpretation→ Data Analysis
03
Rapid Prioritization→ Incident Response
04
Weapons Systems Employment→ Cybersecurity Principles
05
Command and Control Systems (CAC2S)→ Project Management Software Administration
06
Joint Automated Deep Operations Coordination System (JADOCS)→ Project Management Software

To learn08

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

+Cloud computing platforms (AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud)+Infrastructure-as-code tools (Terraform, CloudFormation)+Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) systems+Network security principles+Data warehousing and ETL processes+Data modeling and database design+Agile methodologies (Scrum, Kanban)+Project management tools (Jira, Asana)

How VWC fits

Vets Who Code is a free, full-time software engineering accelerator for veterans, active duty, and military spouses. We close the fundamentals — terminal, web platform, AI tooling, portfolio projects — so the rest of this list becomes specialization, not square one.

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/ 03 · Civilian Pathways

Where your code lands.

SOURCE · LIGHTCAST + CURATED PATHWAYS · 5

P.01

Emergency Management Director

$85K

High match

Growing demand

Skills to develop

— FEMA certifications
— Grant writing

P.02

Network Systems Manager

$120K

Good match

High demand

Skills to develop

— Cisco certifications
— Cloud networking

P.03

Intelligence Analyst

$80K

Good match

Stable demand

Skills to develop

— Data analysis software (e.g., Tableau, Power BI)
— Specific domain knowledge (e.g., finance, cybersecurity)

P.04

Air Traffic Controller

$135K

Moderate match

Stable demand

Skills to develop

— FAA certification
— On-the-job training

P.05

Cybersecurity Analyst

$95K

Good match

Very high demand

Skills to develop

— Security certifications (e.g., CISSP, Security+)
— Specific cybersecurity tools (e.g., SIEM, intrusion detection systems)

/ 04 · Hidden Strengths

What the code built.

Cognitive skills your 7201 training built — and where they transfer in civilian work.

S.01

Rapid Prioritization

As a 7201, you constantly assess incoming information from multiple sources and make split-second decisions about which issues demand immediate attention, especially during emergencies or dynamic operational scenarios.

Transfers to

Your ability to quickly assess urgency and importance translates directly to fast-paced civilian environments where effective decision-making under pressure is critical.

S.02

Situational Awareness

You maintain a comprehensive understanding of the operational environment, integrating information from communications, surveillance systems, and personnel to anticipate potential threats and maintain control.

Transfers to

Your honed situational awareness skills equip you to anticipate potential problems and proactively address them in civilian settings, ensuring smooth operations and risk mitigation.

S.03

Team Synchronization

You managed communication links between diverse military units, coordinating emergency response teams, and ensuring seamless collaboration in high-stakes situations.

Transfers to

Your experience in synchronizing teams to reach goals directly translates into civilian leadership positions where you keep teams on track to reach common goals in a collaborative environment.

S.04

System Modeling

You operated complex communication, detection, and weapons systems, understanding how each component interacts to achieve overall objectives and identifying potential vulnerabilities.

Transfers to

Your comprehension of complex systems and their interactions makes you adept at understanding and optimizing processes in any organization.

/ 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.

Emergency Management Director

SOC 11-9161.00

You've been formulating and implementing emergency plans for natural and wartime disasters, coordinating emergency response teams, and managing critical communication links. These skills directly translate to managing disaster response and mitigation at the local, state, or federal level.

Adjacent · Match

Logistics Manager

SOC 11-3071.00

You've been managing resources and coordinating operations across different units and locations. This experience makes you well-suited to oversee supply chains, manage inventory, and ensure the efficient flow of goods and services in a logistics setting.

Adjacent · Match

Business Continuity Planner

SOC 13-1199.00

You've been developing emergency plans and ensuring operational readiness. This experience makes you adept at creating strategies to minimize disruptions and maintain essential business functions in the face of crises.

Adjacent · Match

/ 06 · Training & Certs

What you trained on.

SOURCE · DOD + ACE\nVALIDATED

Academy