Posted on Jul 12, 2016
Can anyone tell me about the mos 12T Technical Engineer for my wife, she is joining the Army and that is the job she wants?
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My MOS is 12T... Tech Engineer Specialist... When I went thru AIT, we were actually 21T. It's a pretty stellar MOS... Not many of us around. I was part of a Reserve Component out of NEPA. AIT consisted of hand drafting, Auto CAD, surveying with GPS n a theodolite and, my fav, soils n materials testing! I used that MOS to go on to earn an AAS in Construction Management n worked for a local company, moving up thru the ranks from laborer/traffic control to construction admin to grade foreman to safety director... Wouldn't trade my MOS for anything!
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Nicholas Schrader
Hey there Corrin Mack,
Can you PM me as I have several questions about 12T. Your input would great benefit me
Can you PM me as I have several questions about 12T. Your input would great benefit me
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Well you learn AutoCAD, Trimble R8, and total station operation. And materials testing, but not sure how many units actually do that. It's a long AIT, but can help out in a civilian career. If she doesn't like working outside, she might want to look at another mos.
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PFC Jason Jackson - might be a good fit then, just make sure she passes the asvab and pays attention during course.
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PFC Jason Jackson - Reserve is more likely to have a slot. Seems like big army is trying to move 12T out of active component.
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Draw topographic maps and obstruction charts for Army airfields using Computer Aided Drafting systems and software.
Conduct geodetic and construction surveys utilizing Automated Integrated Survey Instruments and Global Positioning Survey Technology.
Draw diagrams for wiring and plumbing of structures
Provide technical support for vertical and horizontal construction projects. Depending on the installation that she gets stationed, there are tons of military troop construction projects. Plus saves the Army lots of money. There is some travel involved too. After the military, unlimited opportunities in the civilian world as a drafting technician, or collecting GPS data and depending on the state that you call home do not need degree to be a professional land surveyor and/or take the PPM exam.
Conduct geodetic and construction surveys utilizing Automated Integrated Survey Instruments and Global Positioning Survey Technology.
Draw diagrams for wiring and plumbing of structures
Provide technical support for vertical and horizontal construction projects. Depending on the installation that she gets stationed, there are tons of military troop construction projects. Plus saves the Army lots of money. There is some travel involved too. After the military, unlimited opportunities in the civilian world as a drafting technician, or collecting GPS data and depending on the state that you call home do not need degree to be a professional land surveyor and/or take the PPM exam.
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When I was in it was 21T, but only the nomenclature of the designation has changed. Training is significantly longer than most MOS, with an emphasis on physical fitness. When I went through A169 at Leonard Wood, our platoon standard was 270 out of 300 on the APFT so be ready for a lot of grueling physical training. Classroom is autoCAD, survey for land development and construction, topographic, soil analysis and labratory materials testing.
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