Mechanic & Maintenance in the North Dakota Army National Guard

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:

• Generator and powerplant operations
• Electrical generation and distribution
• Diesel generator operation, disassembly, inspection and maintenance
• Principles of electrical and electronic circuitry

HELPFUL SKILLS

• Experience using hand and power tools
• Interest in electricity and working with large machinery

REQUIRED ASVAB SCORE(S)

• General Maintenance (GM): 98 OR
• General Maintenance (GM): 88
• General Technical (GT): 88

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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 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:

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

HELPFUL SKILLS

• Aptitude for science and math
• Interest in working with electronic or electrical equipment
• Talent for work requiring accuracy and attention to detail
• Interest in working with weapons

REQUIRED ASVAB SCORE(S)

• General Maintenance (GM): 93 OR
• General Maintenance (GM): 88
• General Technical (GT): 85

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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 Track Vehicle Repairer is primarily responsible for performing maintenance on tracked vehicles and supervising activities that include fuel and electrical system repair and maintenance.

JOB DUTIES

• Repair diesel power plants/packs, compression ignition engine fuel systems and compression ignition air induction systems
• Fix vehicle air cooling systems and vehicle liquid cooling systems, and track hull electrical systems and automatic transmission assemblies
• Service track vehicle cross drive transmission assemblies, transfer assemblies, hydraulic brake systems and fire extinguisher/suppression systems

TRAINING
Job training for a Track Vehicle 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.

Some of the skills you’ll learn are:

• Engine repair and tune-up or replacement
• Troubleshooting mechanical and electrical problems
• Body repair and body panel replacement

HELPFUL SKILLS

• Interest in auto mechanics and the industrial arts
• Preference for physical work
• Ability to troubleshoot and repair mechanical problems

REQUIRED ASVAB SCORE(S)

• Mechanical Maintenance (MM): 92 OR
• Mechanical Maintenance (MM): 87
• General Technical (GT): 85

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915A Automotive Maintenance Warrant Officer
919A Engineer Equipment Repair Warrant Officer

FUTURE CIVILIAN CAREER
The skills you learn will help prepare you for a career with auto and construction equipment dealers and farm equipment companies. You’ll be able to pursue a career as a garage mechanic, carburetor mechanic, transmission mechanic, radiator mechanic or construction equipment mechanic.

OVERVIEW
A Construction Equipment Repairer is responsible for maintaining trucks, bulldozers, power shovels and other heavy equipment needed for construction operations.

JOB DUTIES

• Maintain and replace brake actuators, batteries, starter motors, mechanical fuel pumps and hydraulic cylinders/pumps/control valves
• Service drive shafts, universal joints, brake shoes, water pumps and turbochargers
• Maintain and replace cylinder heads, high-pressure fuel injection pumps and road wheels
• Adjust engine speed of governor/valves, carburetors, steering brakes, fuel injector racks and steering unit brake levers
• Charge suspension accumulators, transmission shift accumulators and main hydraulic accumulators

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:

• Engine repair and tune-up
• Troubleshooting mechanical and electrical problems
• Repairing and replacing body panels, fenders and radiators
• Troubleshooting hydraulic systems

HELPFUL SKILLS

• Interest in math, electricity and shop mechanics
• Experience using tools
• Interest in electric motors and appliances
• Aptitude for problem-solving

REQUIRED ASVAB SCORE(S)

• Mechanical Maintenance (MM): 92 OR
• Mechanical Maintenance (MM): 87
• General Technical (GT): 85

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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 Bradley Fighting Vehicle System Maintainer handles the maintenance and repair of the M2/M3, A2/A3 Bradley fighting vehicle, the M6 Bradley Linebacker air defense vehicle and the M7 Bradley fire support team vehicle.

JOB DUTIES

• Perform maintenance on gas particulate systems, vehicular mounted armament and associated fire control systems
• Diagnose and troubleshoot malfunctions, perform maintenance and onboard direct support tasks on the Bradley fighting vehicle suspension and steering systems
• Perform maintenance on fire extinguisher and suppression systems

TRAINING
Job training for a Bradley Fighting Vehicle System Maintainer takes 10 weeks of Basic Combat Training and 12 weeks and 4 days of Advanced Individual Training at Fort Moore, 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:

• Engine repair and tune-up
• Troubleshooting mechanical and electrical problems
• Repairing and replaceing body panels, fenders, power packs, weapons systems and radiators

HELPFUL SKILLS

• Interest in auto mechanics and the industrial arts
• Ability to troubleshoot and repair mechanical problems
• Interest in automotive engines and how they work
• Preference for physical work

REQUIRED ASVAB SCORE(S)

• Mechanical Maintenance (MM): 99 OR
• Mechanical Maintenance (MM): 88
• General Technical (GT): 92

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913A Armament Systems Maintenance Warrant Officer
915A Automotive Maintenance Warrant Officer

FUTURE CIVILIAN CAREERS
The skills you learn will help prepare you for a career with auto and construction equipment 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
The Maintenance Supervisor oversees and performs field maintenance on key equipment used in a variety of roles for the Guard, from construction equipment and pumps to special purpose equipment.

JOB DUTIES

• • Supervise other Enlisted maintenance personnel and perform maintenance for:
    • Tracked and wheeled vehicles
    • Construction equipment used for earthmoving, grading and compaction; lifting and loading; and quarrying and rock crushing
    • Asphalt and concrete mixing and surfacing
    • Water pumps
    • Air compression and pneumatic tools
    • Powered bridging and their associated trailers and material handling equipment (MHE)
    • Special purpose equipment maintenance: power generation equipment; air conditioning/refrigeration systems; quartermaster and chemical equipment; combat vehicles, infantry and artillery fire control systems and equipment, and related test equipment; small arms and other infantry weapons and towed artillery
  • Perform as Support Maintenance Machine Shop Supervisor or Metalworking Supervisor
  • Supervise recovery operations on track vehicles and wheel vehicles and related activities, including wiring harness system repair/maintenance

TRAINING
To reach the level of Maintenance Supervisor, you must have completed formal training of MOS 91B, 91C, 91D, 91ED, 91F, 91H or 91L conducted under the auspices of the U.S Army Ordnance School unless a waiver is granted by the Commandant, U.S. Army Ordnance School.

HELPFUL SKILLS

• • • Experience and interest in working with hands
    • An interest in working with vehicles, engines, and electronic or electrical equipment
    • Ability to do work requiring accuracy and attention to detail
    • Interest in auto mechanics and the industrial arts
    • Ability to troubleshoot and repair mechanical problems
    • Interest in automotive engines and how they work
    • Preference for physical work

FUTURE CIVILIAN CAREERS
The skills you employ will help you in a career with auto and construction equipment 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, endless track vehicle mechanic, HVAC installer and repairer, or large appliance repairer.

OVERVIEW
The Mechanical Maintenance Supervisor supervises, plans, coordinates and directs the field maintenance of all wheeled, tracked, armament, power generation and utility equipment.

JOB DUTIES

• Serve as principal maintenance or operations NCO in maintenance battalion or higher level organization
• Supervise personnel performing the duties of:
  • 91A M1 Abrams Tank System Maintainer
  • 91P Artillery Mechanic
  • 91M Bradley Fighting Vehicle System Maintainer
  • 91S Stryker Systems Maintainer
  • 91X Maintenance Supervisor

TRAINING
To qualify as a Senior Maintenance Supervisor, candidates must have previously trained and served as:

• 91A M1 Abrams Tank System Maintainer
• 91M Bradley Fighting Vehicle System Maintainer
• 91P Artillery Mechanic
• 91X Maintenance Supervisor

HELPFUL SKILLS

• Interest in managing personnel
• Skills handling multiple projects at one time
• Interest and experience in working with hands
• An interest in working with vehicles, engines and electronics
• Ability to do work requiring accuracy and attention to detail
• Interest in the industrial arts
• Ability to troubleshoot and repair mechanical problems
• Preference for physical work

FUTURE CIVILIAN CAREERS
The skills you employ will help you in a career with auto and construction equipment dealers as a garage mechanic supervisor, construction equipment mechanic supervisor, or endless track vehicle mechanic supervisor.

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

• Install and repair circuits and wiring
• Calibrate and align equipment components
• Use test, measurement and diagnostic equipment; test program sets; and interactive electronic technical manuals to troubleshoot and repair equipment
• Perform preventive maintenance checks and services on equipment

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 Gordon, 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:

• Mechanical, electronic and electrical principles
• Preventive maintenance procedures
• Line installation and wiring technique
• Communication security policy and procedure

HELPFUL SKILLS

• Interest in mathematics and solving problems
• High attention to detail
• Interest in working with electrical, electronic and electromechanical equipment

REQUIRED ASVAB SCORE(S)
Electronics (EL): 102

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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 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

• Test equipment to determine operational condition and troubleshoot to determine faults
• Replace equipment parts such as resistors, switches and circuit boards
• Use test, measurement and diagnostic equipment; test program sets; and interactive electronic technical manuals to troubleshoot and repair equipment
• Test repaired items to ensure compliance
• Perform preventive maintenance checks on equipment

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:

• Electronic principles
• Use and maintenance of electrical and electronic test equipment
• Equipment repair

HELPFUL SKILLS

• Interest in mathematics, solving problems and electronic equipment repair
• High attention to detail

REQUIRED ASVAB SCORE(S)
Electronics (EL): 102

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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
Distance, pressure, altitude, underwater depth—they’re all measured by precision instruments. The Test Measurement and Diagnostic Equipment Maintenance Support Specialist keeps all the Army National Guard’sprecision instruments in top condition.

JOB DUTIES

• Adjust and repair weapon-aiming devices, such as range finders, telescopes and ballistic computers
• Calibrate weather instruments (e.g., barometers and thermometers)
• Repair and calibrate engineering instruments, such as transits, levels, telemeters and stereoscopes
• Repair gyrocompasses, watches, clocks and timers
• Calibrate electrical test instruments

TRAINING
Job training for a Test Measurement and Diagnostic Equipment Maintenance Support Specialist requires 10 weeks of Basic Combat Training and 33 weeks and 2 days 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 repairing precision instruments.

Some of the skills you’ll learn are:

• Calibration and repair of precision measuring instruments
• Use of blueprints and schematics

HELPFUL SKILLS

• Interest in mathematics, science, electronics and shop mechanics
• Ability to solve mechanical problems and work with tools
• Interest in machines and how they work

REQUIRED ASVAB SCORE(S)
Electronics (EL): 107

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948B Electronic Systems Maintenance Warrant Officer

FUTURE CIVILIAN CAREERS
The skills you learn will prepare you for a career as an instrument mechanic or a calibration specialist at companies such as manufacturing firms, airlines, machinery repair shops or maintenance shops. 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

• Inspect, test and adjust system components and test equipment to specific tolerances
• Perform initial, in-process and on-site technical and quality control inspections
• Troubleshoot radar and associated equipment assemblies, subassemblies, and modular and circuit elements for deficiencies and malfunctions
• Repair, remove and replace defective components and parts
• Prepare and maintain equipment logs, equipment modification and utilization records, exchange tags, and calibration data cards

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:

• Application of electronic principles and concepts
• Inspection techniques and procedures
• Use of electronic test equipment
• Repair and replacement of radar equipment

HELPFUL SKILLS

• General understanding of math and physics
• Interest in working with electronic equipment and radar communication
• Ability to apply electronic principles and concepts

REQUIRED ASVAB SCORE(S)
Electronics (EL): 107

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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
An Avionic and Survivability Equipment Repairer is an essential member of the Army National Guard communications maintenance team and is primarily responsible for performing field- and sustainment-level maintenance on avionic navigation flight control systems, stabilization systems and equipment.

JOB DUTIES

• Maintain, test and repair communication equipment
• Install and repair circuits and wiring
• Calibrate and align equipment components
• Test and isolate faulty assemblies and components
• Replace parts, rewire equipment and interconnect components on semiautomatic telephone switchboard

TRAINING
Job training for an Avionic and Survivability Equipment Repairer requires 10 weeks of Basic Combat Training and 17 weeks and 3 days of Advanced Individual Training at Fort Gordon, GA. 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:

• Application of electronic principles and concepts
• Inspection techniques and procedures
• Operating electrical and electronic test equipment
• Repair and replacement of radar and sonar equipment

HELPFUL SKILLS

• Interest in mathematics and physics
• Ability to apply electronic principles and concepts
• Interest in working with electrical and electronic equipment

REQUIRED ASVAB SCORE(S)
Electronics (EL): 98

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948B Electronic Systems Maintenance Warrant Officer

FUTURE CIVILIAN CAREERS
The skills you learn will prepare you for a future with engineering companies, the federal government, or aircraft and military hardware manufacturers.

Through your extensive Army National Guard training and some additional study, you may be able to qualify for Electronics Technician Association certification as an associate certified electronics technician, journeyman–avionics electronics technician, journeyman–network systems or journeyman–radar electronics technician.

OVERVIEW
An Electronic Maintenance Supervisor directs and performs field-level maintenance on all Army National Guard standard electronic equipment, systems and associated devices.

JOB DUTIES

• Manage maintenance facilities, to include area TMDE support teams and facilities, and lead platoons
• Supervise and develop configuration management policies and procedures
• Manage calibration, quality assurance and quality control programs for maintenance facilities
• Coordinate with supported units for maintenance and repair of electronic equipment
• Provide input to unit systems status reports
• Maintain applicable administrative and maintenance files and inspect TAMMS and repair parts records
• Recommend prescribed load list (PLL), shop stock and bench stock changes
• Manage supply operations for maintenance facilities
• Coordinate with organizations and contractors for maintenance support and assistance
• Ensure regulatory compliance with Department of Defense (DoD) and national-level directives governing information assurance (IA) policies and procedures
• Ensure all repair functions comply with Army and National Security Agency (NSA) specifications and policies

TRAINING
To be considered for Electronic Maintenance Supervisor, a candidate must successfully complete mandatory formal training as a 94A, 94E, 94F, 94H, 94M, 94P, 94R, 94T or 94Y under the auspices of the U.S. Army Ordnance School (USAOS) unless a waiver is granted by the Office of the Chief of Ordnance, Fort Gregg-Adams, VA 23801.

HELPFUL SKILLS

• Interest in leading and training others
• Interest in mathematics and working with electronic equipment
• High attention to detail
• Interest in solving problems

FUTURE CIVILIAN CAREERS
Experience in this area can help you pursue a career in electrical and electronics repair, commercial and industrial equipment, or inspecting and testing electronic equipment.

OVERVIEW
The Automatic Test Systems Operator and Maintainer is primarily responsible for maintaining the base shop test facility and performing electronic maintenance on shop-replaceable units, system-supported line-replaceable units and test program sets.

JOB DUTIES

• Perform electronic maintenance, adjustments and tests
• Operate and perform preventive maintenance checks and services on assigned vehicles and power generators
• Install supported weapon system test program sets
• Replace defective components and perform base shop test facility alignments
• Read technical diagrams and manuals in order to locate, isolate and repair instrument parts

TRAINING
Job training for an Automatic Test Systems Operator and Maintainer requires 10 weeks of Basic Combat Training and 30 weeks 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 instruction.

Some of the skills you’ll learn are:

• Principles of electronics
• Use and maintenance of electrical and electronic test equipment
• Equipment repair exercises

HELPFUL SKILLS 

• Interest in mathematics and working with electronic equipment
• High attention to detail
• Interest in solving problems

REQUIRED ASVAB SCORE(S)
Electronics (EL): 107

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948B Electronic Systems Maintenance Warrant Officer

FUTURE CIVILIAN CAREERS
The skills you’ll learn will help you pursue a career at 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 some additional study, you may be able to qualify for Electronics Technicians Association certification.