Guard mechanics can fix anything that needs maintenance or repair. And they work on equipment that other mechanics can only dream about: world-class tanks, giant cargo trucks, ultra-sensitive targeting radars and advanced helicopter avionics.
Like Guard Soldiers themselves, every piece of mechanized equipment must be ready to answer the call—for any mission, at any time. Mechanic and maintenance specialists fulfill that promise. Whether they’re performing maintenance on a suspension system or performing electronic diagnostics, the Guard trains trusted professionals.
OVERVIEW
The Computer Detection Systems Repairer performs maintenance and repair on a variety of critical systems and equipment, including microcomputers and electromechanical telecommunications equipment, field artillery digital devices, Global Positioning System receivers, night vision devices/equipment, and laser and fiber optic systems.
JOB DUTIES
TRAINING
Job training for a Computer Detection Systems Repairer requires 10 weeks of Basic Combat Training and 20 weeks and 2 days of Advanced Individual Training at Fort Gordon, GA with on-the-job instructions. Part of this time is spent in the classroom, and part takes place in the field, including practice in repairing and replacing equipment parts.
Some of the skills you’ll learn are:
HELPFUL SKILLS
REQUIRED ASVAB SCORE(S)
Electronics (EL): 102
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WARRANT OFFICER TRACK
948B Electronic Systems Maintenance Warrant Officer
FUTURE CIVILIAN CAREERS
The skills you learn will help you pursue a career with manufacturing companies, medical research facilities, satellite communications firms or commercial airline companies. The same skills may also prepare you for a future with the Federal Aviation Administration, the National Aeronautics and Space Administration, or the National Weather Service.
Through your extensive Army National Guard training and experience and some additional study, you may be able to qualify for Electronics Technician Association certification as an Associate Certified Electronics Technician.
OVERVIEW
The Radio Equipment Repairer performs or supervises field- and sustainment -level maintenance on radio receivers, transmitters, communication security equipment, controlled cryptographic items and other associated equipment.
JOB DUTIES
TRAINING
Job training for a Radio Equipment Repairer requires 10 weeks of Basic Combat Training and 21 weeks and 1 day of Advanced Individual Training at Fort Eisenhower, GA with on-the-job instructions. Part of this time is spent in the classroom, and part takes place in the field.
Some of the skills you’ll learn are:
HELPFUL SKILLS
REQUIRED ASVAB SCORE(S)
Electronics (EL): 102
Learn more about the ASVAB.
WARRANT OFFICER TRACK
948B Electronic Systems Maintenance Warrant Officer
FUTURE CIVILIAN CAREERS
The skills you learn will prepare you for a career with companies that design and make communications and electronic equipment. Radio repair, radio mechanics, teletype repair and station installation are all potential positions to consider.
Through your extensive Army National Guard training and experience and some additional study, you may be able to qualify for Electronics Technician Association certification.
OVERVIEW
The Small Arms/Towed Artillery Repairer is responsible for keeping a wide array of weapons—from small arms to field artillery and large ballistic missiles—operating properly.
JOB DUTIES
Perform field and sustainment maintenance on small arms, infantry weapons and towed artillery
TRAINING
Job training for a Small Arms/Towed Artillery Repairer requires 10 weeks of Basic Combat Training and 14 weeks and 6 days of Advanced Individual Training at Fort Gregg-Adams, VA with on-the-job instruction. Part of this time is spent in the classroom, and part takes place in the field.
Some of the skills you’ll learn are:
HELPFUL SKILLS
REQUIRED ASVAB SCORE(S)
Learn more about the ASVAB.
WARRANT OFFICER TRACK
913A Armament Systems Maintenance Warrant Officer
FUTURE CIVILIAN CAREERS
The skills you learn will help prepare you for a career as an electronic mechanic, avionics technician or missile facilities repairer with firms that design, build and test weapons for the military.
OVERVIEW
The Allied Trade Specialist is primarily responsible for supervising and performing the fabrication, repair and modification of metallic and nonmetallic parts. They operate lathes, drill presses, grinders and other machine shop equipment.
JOB DUTIES
TRAINING
Job training for an Allied Trades Specialist requires 10 weeks of Basic Combat Training and 19 weeks and 2 days of Advanced Individual Training Fort Gregg-Adams, VA with on-the-job instructions. Part of this time is spent in the classroom, and part takes place in the field, including practice in machine operation.
Some of the skills you’ll learn are:
HELPFUL SKILLS
REQUIRED ASVAB SCORE(S)
Learn more about the ASVAB.
WARRANT OFFICER TRACK
914A Allied Trades Warrant Officer
FUTURE CIVILIAN CAREERS
The skills you learn will help prepare you for a career with factories and repair shops in many industries, including the electrical product, automotive and heavy machinery industries.
OVERVIEW
The Tactical Power Generation Specialist is responsible for supervising and performing maintenance and overhaul of power generation equipment, internal combustion engines and associated equipment in mobile and stationary power plants.
JOB DUTIES
Perform maintenance on tactical utility, precise power generation sets, internal combustion engines and associated equipment
TRAINING
Job training for a Tactical Power Generation Specialist requires 10 weeks of Basic Combat Training and 9 weeks and 3 days of Advanced Individual Training at Fort Gregg-Adams, VA with on-the-job instruction. Part of this time is spent in the classroom, and part takes place in the field, including practice in maintaining electrical power systems.
Some of the skills you’ll learn are:
HELPFUL SKILLS
REQUIRED ASVAB SCORE(S)
Learn more about the ASVAB.
WARRANT OFFICER TRACK
919A Engineer Equipment Repair Warrant Officer
FUTURE CIVILIAN CAREERS
The skills you learn will help prepare you for a career as a powerplant electrician at a construction company, manufacturer or utility company.
OVERVIEW
The Wheeled Vehicle Mechanic is primarily responsible for supervising and performing maintenance and recovery operations on wheeled vehicles and associated items, as well as heavy-wheeled vehicles and select armored vehicles.
JOB DUTIES
TRAINING
Job training for a Wheeled Vehicle Mechanic requires 10 weeks of Basic Combat Training and 14 weeks of Advanced Individual Training at Fort Gregg-Adams, VA with on-the-job instruction. Part of this time is spent in the classroom, and part takes place in the field.
HELPFUL SKILLS
REQUIRED ASVAB SCORE(S)
Learn more about the ASVAB.
WARRANT OFFICER TRACK
915A Automotive Maintenance Warrant Officer
FUTURE CIVILIAN CAREERS
The skills you learn will help prepare you for a career with service stations, auto dealers, farm equipment companies and state highway agencies. You’ll be able to pursue a career as a garage mechanic, carburetor mechanic, transmission mechanic, radiator mechanic, construction equipment mechanic or endless track vehicle mechanic.
OVERVIEW
As an essential member of the Army National Guard’s weapons maintenance team, the Multiple Launch Rocket System Repairer supervises and performs maintenance on various rocket systems, including the multiple launch rocket system, the high mobility artillery rocket system and the self-propelled launcher-loader.
JOB DUTIES
TRAINING
Job training for an MLRS Repairer requires 10 weeks of Basic Combat Training and 20 weeks and 2 days of Advanced Individual Training at Fort Gregg-Adams, VA. Part of this time is spent in the classroom, and part takes place in the field with on-the-job instructions.
Some of the skills you’ll learn are:
HELPFUL SKILLS
REQUIRED ASVAB SCORE(S)
Electronics (EL): 93
Learn more about the ASVAB.
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948D Electronic Missile Systems Maintenance Warrant Officer
FUTURE CIVILIAN CAREERS
The weapons repair skills you learn will help you find a career at companies that design, build and test weapons systems for the military. The same skills may also prepare you for a future as an electronics mechanic, avionics technician or missile facilities repairer.
Through your extensive Army National Guard training and experience and some additional study, you may be able to qualify for Electronics Technician Association certification.
OVERVIEW
The Radar Repairer is an essential member of the Army National Guard communications maintenance team and performs maintenance on ground surveillance radar and associated equipment.
JOB DUTIES
TRAINING
Job training for a Radar Repairer requires 10 weeks of Basic Combat Training and 37 weeks and 3 days of Advanced Individual Training at Fort Sill, OK. Part of this time is spent in the classroom, and part takes place in the field with on-the-job instructions, including practice in repairing and replacing equipment parts.
Some of the skills you’ll learn are:
HELPFUL SKILLS
REQUIRED ASVAB SCORE(S)
Electronics (EL): 107
Learn more about the ASVAB.
WARRANT OFFICER TRACK
948B Electronic Systems Maintenance Warrant Officer
948D Electronic Missile Systems Maintenance Warrant Officer
FUTURE CIVILIAN CAREERS
The skills you learn will prepare you for a career as a communications technician with engineering firms, the federal government, or aircraft and military hardware manufacturers.
OVERVIEW
A Construction Equipment Repairer is responsible for maintaining trucks, bulldozers, power shovels and other heavy equipment needed for construction operations.
JOB DUTIES
TRAINING
Job training for a Construction Equipment Repairer requires 10 weeks of Basic Combat Training and 8 weeks of Advanced Individual Training at Fort Leonard Wood, MO, which takes place partially in the classroom and partially in the field.
Some of the skills you’ll learn are:
HELPFUL SKILLS
REQUIRED ASVAB SCORE(S)
Learn more about the ASVAB.
WARRANT OFFICER TRACK
915A Automotive Maintenance Warrant Officer
919A Engineer Equipment Repair Warrant Officer
FUTURE CIVILIAN CAREERS
The skills you learn will help prepare you for a career at service stations, auto and construction equipment dealers, farm equipment companies, and state highway agencies. You can also consider a future as a garage mechanic, carburetor mechanic, transmission mechanic, construction equipment mechanic or endless track vehicle mechanic.
OVERVIEW
The Quartermaster and Chemical Equipment Repairer is primarily responsible for supervising or performing maintenance on chemical equipment, quartermaster machinery, forced air heaters and special purpose equipment.
JOB DUTIES
TRAINING
Job training for a Quartermaster and Chemical Equipment Repairer requires 10 weeks of Basic Combat Training and 10 weeks and 1 day of Advanced Individual Training at Fort Gregg-Adams, VA with on-the-job instructions. Part of this time is spent in the classroom, and part takes place in the field, including practice in marine engine maintenance and repair. Some of the skills you’ll learn are:
Some of the skills you’ll learn are:
HELPFUL SKILLS
REQUIREMENTS
Those who want to serve must first take the Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery (ASVAB), a series of tests that helps you better understand your strengths and identify which Army National Guard jobs are best for you.
REQUIRED ASVAB SCORE(S)
Learn more about the ASVAB.
COMPENSATION
Total compensation includes housing, medical, food, special pay, and vacation time. Learn more about total compensation.
EDUCATION BENEFITS
In the Army National Guard, qualified students can earn full-tuition, merit-based scholarships; allowances for books and fees; and an annual stipend for living expenses. Learn more about education benefits.
FUTURE CIVILIAN CAREERS
The skills you learn will help prepare you for a career with the marine transportation, commercial fishing, oil exploration or oil drilling industries. You’ll be able to consider a future as a marine engine mechanic.
OVERVIEW
The Utilities Equipment Repairer is responsible for supervising and performing maintenance on utilities equipment and special-purpose support systems.
JOB DUTIES
TRAINING
Job training for a Utilities Equipment Repairer requires 10 weeks of Basic Combat Training and 12 weeks of Advanced Individual Training at Fort Gregg-Adams, VA with on-the-job instruction. Part of this time is spent in the classroom, and part takes place in the field.
HELPFUL SKILLS
REQUIRED ASVAB SCORE(S)
Learn more about the ASVAB.
WARRANT OFFICER TRACK
919A Engineer Equipment Repair Warrant Officer
FUTURE CIVILIAN CAREERS
The skills you learn will help prepare you for a career in many industries, including hospitals, manufacturing firms and governmental agencies. With some additional certification, you could become a self-employed electric tool repairer, electrical instrument repairer, electric medical equipment repairer or electric motor repairer.
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