91A M1 Abrams Tank System Maintainer

OVERVIEW
The M-1 Abrams Tank System Maintainer is primarily responsible for supervising and performing maintenance on Abrams tanks.

JOB DUTIES

• Perform maintenance on the suspension, steering, hydraulic, auxiliary power, fire extinguisher/suppression and gas particulate systems
• Diagnose and troubleshoot malfunctions

TRAINING
Job training for an M-1 Abrams Tank Systems Maintainer requires 10 weeks of Basic Combat Training and 16 weeks and 2 days of Advanced Individual Training at Fort Benning, GA 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:

• Electronic and mechanical principles and concepts
• Use of electronic, electrical and mechanical test equipment
• Use of schematics, drawings and wiring diagrams
• Operation, testing and maintenance of weapons systems
  
  

HELPFUL SKILLS

• Aptitude for science and math 
• Interest in working with electronic or electrical equipment
• High attention to detail
• Interest in working with diesel and turbine engines

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) : 99 OR
• Mechanical Maintenance (MM) : 88
• General Technical (GT) : 92

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 as an electronic mechanic, avionics technician or missile facilities repairer with companies that design, build and test weapons for the military.