M1 ABRAMS Tank System Maintainer
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91A M1 Abrams Tank System Maintainer
Formerly 63E M1 Abrams Hull Mechanic/45E M1 Abrams Tank Turret Mechanic
Formerly 63A M1 Abrams Tank System Maintainer
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Basic Job Description
The M-1 Abrams tank system maintainer is primarily responsible for supervising and performing maintenance on Abrams tanks.
Duties performed by Soldiers in this MOS include:
- Perform maintenance on the suspension, steering, hydraulic, auxiliary power, fire extinguisher/suppression and gas particulate systems
- Diagnose and troubleshoot malfunctions
Training Information
Job training for an M-1 Abrams tank systems maintainer requires 10 weeks of Basic Combat Training and 24 weeks of Advanced Individual Training with on-the-job instructions at Fort Benning, GA. Part of this time is spent in the classroom and part 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 diagnostics equipment, schematics drawings and wiring diagrams
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Qualifications for this career field
Qualifications for initial award of MOS 91A, M1 Abrams Tank System Maintainer:
91A10
PULSHES 222222
Physical Demands Rating: Very Heavy
Required ASVAB Score: MM: 88 & GT: 92 or MM: 99
Security Clearance: None
U.S. Citizenship: Not Required
AIT Length / Location: 14 weeks, 4 days at Fort Benning, GA
No Gender Restriction
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Best parts of having this specialty
Future Civilian Careers
The skills you learn will help prepare you for a career as an electronic mechanic, an avionics technician or a missile facilities repairer with companies that design, build and test weapons for the military.
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Worst parts of having this specialty
Very Physical demanding; heavy lifting of parts, tools, components.
Endurance for time to time long ours of operations/repairing and variety of horrendous ambient/climate conditions.
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Most recent contributors: SFC Bayardo Reyes MAJ Laurie Hazekamp