89A Ammunition Stock Control and Accounting Specialist

OVERVIEW
The Ammunition Stock Control and Accounting Specialist operates the Standard Ammunition and Accounting System–Modernized computer hardware and software, and utilizes manual records to perform stock control and accounting procedures for ammunition, explosives and associated explosive components.

JOB DUTIES

• Perform ammunition supply stock control and accounting duties using both automated and manual procedures
• Maintain hardware and software systems and manual records required to perform stock control and accounting procedures for ammunition and explosives

TRAINING
Job training for an Ammunition Stock Control and Accounting Specialist requires 10 weeks of Basic Combat Training and seven weeks and two 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.

Some of the skills you'll learn are:

• Performing functions using the Standard Army Ammunition System–Modernized
• Using the data browser to perform the automated issue, receipt, shipment, turn-in and maintenance transfer of ammunition
• Creating radio frequency identification system tags, and applicable reports and input data
• Uploading/downloading automated data processing equipment
• Performing individual warrior tasks and collective warrior battle drills

HELPFUL SKILLS

• Interest in algebra, chemistry, physics, geometry and trigonometry
• Aptitude for planning and organizing
• Ability to communicate effectively
• Capability to work calmly under stress

REQUIRED ASVAB SCORE(S)
Skilled Technical (ST): 91

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WARRANT OFFICER TRACK
890A Ammunition Warrant Officer

FUTURE CIVILIAN CAREERS
The skills you learn will help prepare you for a career with government agencies and private industries performing ordnance research and development.