Small Arms/Artillery Repair
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Overview
Enlist as a Soldier into the United States Army and as a Small Arms/Artillery Repairer, you’ll perform maintenance and repairs and keep a wide array of weapons, from small arms to field artillery and large ballistic missiles operating properly. This is not a civilian contractor position.
No experience necessary. Position is entry level.
Requirements
A U.
S. citizen or permanent resident with a valid Green Card
17 to 34 years old
High School Diploma or GED
Meet tattoo guidelines
No major law violations
No medical concerns
Testing & Certifications
86 nationally recognized certifications available
10 weeks of Basic Training
15 weeks of Advanced Individual Training
92 ASVAB score: General Maintenance (GM)
OR
88 ASVAB score: General Maintenance (GM)
85 ASVAB score: General Technical (GT)
Skills You’ll Learn
Maintenance & repairs
Weapons operations
Electronic & mechanical
Benefits
Financial
Benefits:
Salary and bonuses: competitive base pay with potential for bonuses, including enlistment bonuses and re-enlistment bonuses.
Retirement Plan: Thrift Savings Plan (TSP) similar to a 401(k), and a pension plan for those who serve 20 years or more.
Special Pays: Extra pay for hazardous duty, special skills, and deployment.
Healthcare: Medical coverage via TRICARE; dental and vision care services.
Education:
Tuition assistance for college courses while on active duty; GI Bill benefits; student loan repayment assistance.
Housing and Living: Basic Allowance for Housing (BAH); on-base housing; commissary and exchange discounts.
Career and Training: Professional development; leadership and technical training.
Family Support: Family programs; relocation assistance.
Retirement and Veterans
Benefits:
Pension after 20 years; VA benefits including healthcare and home loans.
Recreation and Leisure: Morale, Welfare, and Recreation (MWR) facilities and activities.
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