Small Arms /Artillery Repairer

OVERVIEW
The small arms/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/artillery repairer requires 10 weeks of Basic Combat Training and 13 weeks of Advanced Individual Training with on-the-job instruction. Part of this time is spent in the classroom, and part takes place in the field.

Advanced Individual Training: 13 weeks, 4 days at Fort Lee, VA.

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

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.

Additionally, you'll learn skills such as teamwork, discipline and leadership - which will help you in any civilian career you choose. You can also receive college benefits, make bonds that last a lifetime and earn pride for life.

When you become a (91F) Small Arms Artillery Repairer, your family will thank you, your country will thank you and your future will owe you.

Are you up to the challenge of being a (91F) Small Arms Artillery Repairer? If you qualify, you may be eligible for up to $20,000. Enlistment Bonus!

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ATTENTION: To join the National Guard without prior service, you must meet these mandatory requirements:

• Be between the ages of 17 and 35
• Be a U.S. citizen or able to work in the U.S.
• Be a resident of the state of Virginia.
• Be at least a junior in high school, or have a high school diploma or a GED certificate
• Achieve a minimum score on the ASVAB test
• Meet medical, physical and moral requirements

For full requirements, apply now and speak to a National Guard recruiter

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For prior service the general requirements are:

• Age – Must qualify for non-regular retired pay by age 60.
• Physical – Must meet height/weight and current medical requirements.
• Education – Must meet education standards for the MOS or option for which you enlist.
• Background – Must have most current DD 214, NGB22 or discharge order and have an approved DD Form 368 Conditional Release.

The Virginia National Guard is a unique dual-status force with a federal mission to provide a combat reserve for the U.S. Army and U.S. Air Force to fight our nation’s wars and a state mission to provide a response force that answers the call of the Governor to defend the commonwealth. The VNG traces the history and tradition of Citizen-Soldier service to the founding of Jamestown in 1607, and there has been a military presence defending Virginia ever since.   For more information visit us https://bit.ly/34sv5oK