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

Required ASVAB score

Mechanical Maintenance (MM) : 99 OR Mechanical Maintenance (MM) : 88 General Technical (GT) : 92 Learn more about the ASVAB.

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

Civilian career relevance

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.