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Artillery Mechanic - 91P


  • Active/Reserve:Both
  • Officer/Enlisted:Enlisted
  • Restrictions:None

Overview

The artillery mechanic is primarily responsible for supervising and performing maintenance and recovery operations of all self-propelled field artillery cannon weapon systems — including automotive, turret, fire control and chemical protection subsystems.

Job Duties

  • Perform unit maintenance and recovery of all selfpropelled field artillery cannon weapon systems
  • Maintain diesel power plants/packs, compression ignition engines and engine fuel systems, air induction systems, exhaust systems, cooling systems, engine starting and charging systems, and track hull electrical
  • Diagnose malfunctions, troubleshoot and perform other unit maintenance on carriagemounted armament, associated fire control and related systems and components on all selfpropelled field artillery weapon systems

    • Requirements

  • Those who want to serve must first take the Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery, a series of tests that helps you better understand your strengths and identify which Army jobs are best for you.

    • Training

    Job training for an artillery mechanic requires 10 weeks of Basic Combat Training and 15 weeks of Advanced Individual Training with on-the-job instructions. Part of this time is spent in the classroom and part in the field.Some of the skills you'll learn are:

  • Electronic and mechanical principles and concepts
  • Use of electronic, electrical and mechanical test equipment
  • Operation, testing and maintenance of specific types of weapons systems
  • Understanding schematics, drawings, blueprints and wiring diagrams
  • Operation and maintenance of fire control systems on ships

    • Helpful Skills

  • Proficiency in science and math
  • An interest in working with electronic or electrical equipment
  • Ability to do work requiring accuracy and attention to detail
  • Interest in working with weapons

    • ASVAB

    The Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery (ASVAB) is an examination that is administered by the United States Military Entrance Processing Command. It is used to determine qualification and helps predict future academic and occupational success in the military.

  • Mechanical Maintenance (MM): 99 OR Mechanical Maintenance (MM): 88, General Technical (GT): 88

    • Compensation

  • Total compensation includes housing, medical, food, special pay, and vacation time.

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