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Tactical Power Generation Specialist - 91D


  • Active/Reserve:Both
  • Officer/Enlisted:Enlisted
  • Restrictions:None

Overview

The tactical power generation specialist is responsible for supervising and performing maintenance and overhaul of power-generation equipment, internal combustion engines and associated equipment in mobile and stationary power plants.

Job Duties

  • Perform maintenance on tactical utility, precise powergeneration sets, internal combustion engines and associated equipment

    • Requirements

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

    • Training

    Job training for a tactical power generation specialist requires 10 weeks of Basic Combat Training and 10 weeks of Advanced Individual Training with on-the-job instructions. Part of this time is spent in the classroom and part in the field, including practice in maintaining electrical power systems.Some of the skills you'll learn are:

  • Generator and power plant operations
  • Electrical generation and distribution
  • Diesel generator operation, disassembly, inspection and maintenance
  • Principles of electrical and electronic circuitry

    • Helpful Skills

  • Experienced using hand and power tools
  • Interest in electricity and working with large machinery

    • ASVAB

    The Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery (ASVAB) is an examination that is administered by the United States Military Entrance Processing Command. It is used to determine qualification and helps predict future academic and occupational success in the military.

  • General Maintenance (GM) : 98 OR General Maintenance (GM) : 88, General Technical (GT) : 88

    • Compensation

  • Total compensation includes housing, medical, food, special pay, and vacation time.

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