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Summary. Small arms repairer/technician in the grade of private through lance corporal, under supervision, performs basic duties incident to inspection, maintenance, and repair of all small arms, less vehicular mounted weapons. The small arms repairer/ technician also completes basic shop administrative forms and records utilizing technical manuals. At the corporal through gunnery sergeant level the small arms repairer/technician performs, trains, and supervises various duties incident to inspection, maintenance, and repair of all small arms, to include vehicular mounted small arms. The small arms repairer/technician also prepares, maintains, and supervises a shop maintenance and management program and coordinates maintenance and repair of small arms according to grade.

Requirements/Prerequisites

(1) Must have an MM score of 95 or higher.

(2) Must pass the Command Arms Ammunition, and Explosive (AA&E) screening.

(3) No conviction by court-martial, civilian court or nonjudicial punishment of any act involving larceny, theft, or drugs.

(4) Complete the Small Arms Repair Course.

(5) Marines completing `B' billets (i.e., drill instructor, recruiting duty, etc.) should attend the small arms refresher course prior to MARFOR assignment.

Duties. For a complete listing of duties and tasks, refer to MCO 1510.57, Individual Training Standards.

Related DOT Classification/DOT Code. Gunsmith 632.281.010.

Information Derived From MCO P1200.7V Part I and Part II.

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