Basic Job Description
The Armament Repairer is primarily responsible for supervising and performing maintenance and repairs on the mechanisms and systems of tank turrets, tank weapons, fighting vehicles, towed and self propelled artillery, small arms and other infantry weapons.
Duties performed by Soldiers in this MOS include:
Performs ordnance armament direct and general support maintenance. Assists in correcting malfunctions on the mechanisms/systems of tank turrets, armament weapons, and cupolas.
Supervises lower grade soldiers and provides technical guidance to the soldiers in the accomplishment of their duties. Repairs turret mechanisms and tank weapons. Troubleshoots and corrects malfunctions. Provides technical advice and assists in assembling and disassembling the mechanisms and systems of turrets, cupolas, tank weapons, and self-propelled artillery.
Training Information
4 weeks, 3 days, at Aberdeen Proving Grounds, MD
ASVAB Score Required: 100 in aptitude area GM
Security Clearance: Confidential
Strength Requirement: very heavy
Physical Profile Requirement: 222221
Other Requirements
- Normal color vision required
- Must be U.S. Citizen
Similar Civilian Occupations
- Small Arms Repairer/Gunsmith
