Round shaped coin, antique brass in color, 1 1/2 inches in diameter. Click to enlarge
Unit/Organization Information
  • Marine Gunner, MOS 0306
Additional Information
Date Acquired: Prior to 21 March 2008
Donated by: Unknown
Copies: 1 of 1

C003777

Location: 13E10 X

Coin: Group

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Narrative

Round shaped coin, antique brass in color, 1 1/2 inches in diameter.

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The United States Marine Corps Infantry Weapons Officers (MOS 0306), commonly referred to as "The Gunner" or "Marine Gunner" are non-technical Chief Warrant Officers that are weapons specialists and are knowledgeable in the tactical employment of all of the weaponry organic to Maine infantry units. They are an elite group and the requirements to apply for selection are much higher than needed for other warrant officer appointments. For example, the minimum time in service is 16 years (as opposed to 8) and the minimum rank achieved must be at least Gunnery Sergeant E-7 (as opposed to Sergeant E-5. They are not appointed Warrant Officers, but rather commissioned directly to the grade of Chief Warrant Officer-2 and are the only officers who are officially designated the title "Marine Gunner" and authorized to wear the "Bursting Bomb" insignia.