Corrections Specialist

5831 — Corrections Specialist is a U.S. Marine Corps corrections role in the law enforcement career field.

U.S. Marine Corps Corrections Specialist (5831) serve within the Corrections 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.

• Execute corrections specialist 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

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