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General Info: Missile Technicians (Submarines) receive extensive training in the operation and maintenance of advanced electronic equipment and computers and electro-mechanical support systems used in submarine strategic weapons systems. Responsible for the assembly, maintenance and repair of nuclear-capable ballistic missiles carried on submarines and their associated advanced electronics and electro-mechanical navigation and targeting systems, MTs are a vital element in the maintenance of strategic deterrence so vital to the security of the United States.

What They Do: The duties, technical and manual, performed by Missile Technicians include: maintain ballistic missiles and their launching systems; maintain related launching systems including high-pressure air and hydraulic systems; operate and maintain digital computers; maintain operating efficiency of electrical distribution panels, switches, switchboards, controllers, voltage regulators, current transformers, rectifiers and voltage transformers within the fleet ballistic missile weapons systems; test and repair ballistic guidance systems; operate, maintain and adjust optical measuring equipment; testing, align and adjust missiles and components repair missiles and components; test, align, adjust, calibrate and repair support handling equipment; stow missiles and components; maintain logs; prepare reports; provide security in missile launch spaces aboard submarines; maintain and operate ballistic missile fire control systems and equipment for Trident submarines; maintain control of weapon classified material; make sensitive adjustment to magnetic disk file memory units; monitor and ensure security of weapons system components and material.

Detailed List of Required Duties

ASVAB Score Requirements: AR+MK+EI+GS=222 or VE+AR+MK+MC=222

Other Requirements: Must have normal color perception. Must have normal hearing. Must have no speech impediment. Security Clearance (TOP SECRET) Requirement (SSBI/PRP). Must be submarine qualified. 72 month obligation. Must be U.S. citizen.

Notes: Requires PRP screening IAW CNPCINST 5510.11. Must volunteer for subs and meet physical standards. Background invstigation required. Moral turpitude offense(s) are generally disqualifying. Closed to women. No history of drug abuse.

Technical Training Information: Enlistee is taught the fundamentals of this rating through formal Navy schooling and on-the-job training. Advanced technical and operational training is provided immediately following successful completion of Class "A" School and prior to assignment to a permanent duty station.

Indoctrination in basic submarine systems Group Instruction

Basic electronics, electricity and digital theory, Group Instruction

Advanced electronics & electricity, mechanical systems and repair on Trident I & II missiles and launching systems, Group Instruction & equip. labs

MTs serve on submarines and shore stations in the United States, primarily in Bangor, WA and Kings Bay, GA. They are assigned to ballistic missile submarines or missile assembly plants. During a 20 year period in the Navy, MT will spend about 50 percent of their time assigned to fleet units and 50 percent to shore stations.

Working Environment: Men in the MT rating usually work indoors, although they may sometimes work outdoors while doing such tasks as loading missiles. They work in a submarine environment, are closely supervised and do both mental and physical work.

Note: This job is closed to women.

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Above Information Courtesy of United States Navy

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