| Job Title : |
Combat missile repairer |
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| Job Reference : |
usang |
| Location : |
United States |
| Posted on : |
Wed May 07, 2008 |
| Job category: |
National Guard, Mechanics, Enlisted, Electronics |
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| Job Description |
Playing a vital role on the National Guard electronic maintenance team is the National Guard land combat electronic missile system repairer. This specialist is primarily responsible for maintaining the TOW (M-220 Tube-launched, Optically tracked, Wire-guided missile) antimissile system, the DRAGON antitank guided missile systems and the Bradley Fighting Vehicle system. Duties include:
- Testing instruments, navigational controls and simulators
- Replacing and repairing equipment parts
- Performing quality control
- Assisting inspection and maintenance units
Training
National Guard training usually is scheduled to accommodate a member’s civilian life, whether it is for the job or school. Each member first attends Initial Entry Training. After basic training, a solider then reports for Advanced Individual Training, which may vary in length depending on your specialty. Training continues for one drill weekend each month and one annual training period, which is usually two weeks in the summer.
Helpful skills
An ideal candidate for a National Guard land combat electronic missile system repairer should:
- Be interested in math, electronics and equipment repair
- Understand the need for precision
- Have an aptitude for problem solving |
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