JOB DUTIES

• Determine shortcomings and malfunctions in electronic, electrical, mechanical and circuit elements


• Perform maintenance adjustments and repairs


• Repair unserviceable optical and infrared components


• Inspect, test and adjust components to specific tolerances


• Perform quality control measures

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.

Job training for a land combat electronic missile system repairer requires 10 weeks of Basic Combat Training and 22 weeks of Advanced Individual Training with on-the-job instructions. Part of this time is spent in the classroom and part in the field, including practice in repairing and replacing equipment parts.



Some of the skills you’ll learn are:

• Principles of electronics


• Use and maintenance of electrical and electronic test equipment


• Equipment repair