Light Armored Reconnaissance (LAR) Marine
Job Overview
0313 — Light Armored Reconnaissance (LAR) Marine is a U.S. Marine Corps infantry role in the combat career field.
U.S. Marine Corps Light Armored Reconnaissance (LAR) Marine (0313) serve within the Infantry community, performing missions critical to USMC readiness. This role blends technical proficiency, teamwork, and disciplined execution across garrison, deployed, and expeditionary environments. Members receive formal schoolhouse training followed by hands-on qualification at operational units, progressing from apprentice through journeyman and master skill levels.
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Daily Responsibilities
- Execute light armored reconnaissance (lar) marine duties in support of unit missions
- Maintain proficiency through recurring training and qualifications
- Inspect, operate, and maintain assigned equipment and systems
- Coordinate with team leaders and adjacent specialties
- Document operations, maintain records, and brief leadership
Training Pipeline
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Official Qualification Requirements
Requirements being verified against the official service publication. We do not display unofficial or estimated scores — contact a recruiter for the current minimum.
Requirements are subject to change by the Department of Defense and each service. Always confirm the current standard with an official recruiter before making a decision.
May be required. The branch's published enlistment rules allow green card holders, but many assignments in this field need a security clearance, and only U.S. citizens are eligible for one (32 CFR 117.10, SEAD-4). Confirm the specific assignment with a recruiter. Verified August 2026.
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Career Progression
Advantages
- Marketable career skills
- Leadership development
- Global assignments
- Comprehensive benefits
Disadvantages
- Demanding operational tempo
- Frequent training
- Possible deployments
- Physical/mental demands