Basic Job Description
Bridge Crewmembers supervise or serve as a member of a squad, section or platoon. They provide conventional and powered bridge and rafting support for wet and dry gap crossing operations.
Duties performed by Soldiers in this MOS include:
Operates bridge truck and light vehicles. Operates the bridge erection boat. Prepares bridge site, handles shore lines, and assists in rafting operations. Assists in the installation of overhead anchorage system components. Installs kedge anchorage systems. Launches or retrieves ribbon bridge bays. Assists in the assembly of military bridges. Prepares and installs demolition firing systems. Arms, installs, and disarms antipersonnel or antitank mines.
Directs construction of fighting positions and wire entanglements. Employs the M180 demolition cratering charge. Determines limiting slopes, curves, stream velocities, and gap width. Conducts engineer reconnaissance. Directs crew in the assembly and maintenance of fixed bridges. Directs crew in the assembly of raft and float bridges. Operates and or supervises the use of bridge erection boats.
Training Information
14 weeks of one-unit-station-training (OSUT), which combines basic training and job training into one single course, at Fort Leonard Wood, MO
ASVAB Score Required: 90 in aptitude area CO
Security Clearance: None
Strength Requirement: very heavy.
Physical Profile Requirement: 111221
Other Requirements
- Normal color vision required
- Must possess a valid state motor vehicle operator license.
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