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52C- -UTILITIES EQUIPMENT REPAIRER

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Major duties. The utilities equipment repairer supervises and performs unit, direct support and general support maintenance to include utilities equipment and special purpose support systems.

    (1) Skill Level 1. Maintains (inspects, repairs, tests, and adjusts) gasoline engine systems, bottle cleaning/charging stations, air conditioner electrical systems, air conditioner vapor systems, refrigeration unit electrical systems, portable heater fuel/electrical systems, fire extinguisher rechargers, and fire extinguishers/valves.

    (2) Skill Level 2. Performs duties in preceding skill level, supervises lower grade soldiers and provides technical guidance to the soldiers in the accomplishment of their duties.

    (3) Skill Level 3. Perform duties in preceding skill levels, perform quartermaster and chemical equipment repairer (MOS 63J) duties, supervises lower grade soldiers and provides technical guidance to the soldiers in the accomplishment of their duties. Inspects and troubleshoots petroleum, oil, and lubrication equipment, smoke generators, laundry and bath units, chemical equipment, water purification equipment systems, portable forced air heaters, bottle cleaning/charging station, air conditioner units, refrigeration units, and fire extinguisher recharger. Performs maintenance management activities, including production and quality control.

Physical demands rating and qualifications for initial award of MOS. Utilities equipment repairers must possess the following qualifications:

    (1) A physical demands rating, of moderately heavy.

    (2) A physical profile, of 221121.

    (3) Normal color vision.

    (4) A minimum score, of 100 in aptirude area GM.

    (5) Formal training (completion of MOS 52C course conducted under the auspices of the USA Ordnance Center and School) mandatory.

Additional skill identifiers

    (1) P5--Master Fitness Trainer,

    (2) 25--Battle Staff Operations (skill level 3 and above).

    (3) 4A--Reclassification Training.

Training/School Information

Information derived from Army Pamplet 611-21

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