91J Quartermaster and Chemical Equipment Repairer

OVERVIEW
The Quartermaster and Chemical Equipment Repairer is primarily responsible for supervising or performing maintenance on chemical equipment, quartermaster machinery, forced air heaters and special purpose equipment.

JOB DUTIES

• Maintain and repair electrical/fuel heater systems, pumps, decontamination systems, protective filter systems, reverse osmosis water purification systems, laundry washer/extractor systems and dryer/tumbler systems
• Service internal combustion engine ignition/fuel/cooling/electrical systems
• Perform damage assessment and repair
  
  

TRAINING
Job training for a Quartermaster and Chemical Equipment Repairer requires 10 weeks of Basic Combat Training and 10 weeks and 1 day 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, including practice in marine engine maintenance and repair. Some of the skills you'll learn are:

Some of the skills you'll learn are:

• Internal combustion engine theory
• Use and care of hand and power tools

HELPFUL SKILLS

• Interest in shop mechanics, fixing engines and machinery
• Ability to use hand and power tools
• Preference for physical work

REQUIREMENTS
Those who want to serve must first take the Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery (ASVAB), a series of tests that helps you better understand your strengths and identify which Army National Guard jobs are best for you.

REQUIRED ASVAB SCORE(S)

• Mechanical Maintenance (MM) : 92 OR
• Mechanical Maintenance (MM) : 87
• General Technical (GT) : 85

Learn more about the ASVAB. 

COMPENSATION
Total compensation includes housing, medical, food, special pay, and vacation time. Learn more about total compensation.

EDUCATION BENEFITS
In the Army National Guard, qualified students can earn full-tuition, merit-based scholarships; allowances for books and fees; and an annual stipend for living expenses. Learn more about education benefits.

FUTURE CIVILIAN CAREERS
The skills you learn will help prepare you for a career with the marine transportation, commercial fishing, oil exploration or oil drilling industries. You'll be able to consider a future as a marine engine mechanic.