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Bradley Fighting Vehicle System Maintainer - 91M


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

Overview

The Bradley fighting vehicle system maintainer handles the maintenance and repair of the M2/M3, A2/A3 Bradley fighting vehicle, the M6 Bradley linebacker air defense vehicle and the M-7 Bradley fire support team vehicle.

Job Duties

  • Perform maintenance on gas particulate systems, vehicular mounted armament and associated fire control systems
  • Diagnose and troubleshoot malfunctions and perform maintenance and onboard direct support tasks on the Bradley fighting vehicle suspension and steering systems
  • Perform maintenance on fire extinguisher and suppression systems

    • 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 bradley fighting vehicle system maintainer requires 10 weeks of Basic Combat Training and 23 weeks of Advanced Individual Training with on-the-job instructions. Part of this time is spent in the classroom and part in the field.Some of the skills you'll learn are:

  • Engine repair and tune up
  • Troubleshoot mechanical and electrical problems
  • Repair and replace body panels, fenders, power packs, weapons systems and radiators

    • Helpful Skills

  • Interest in auto mechanics and the industrial arts
  • Troubleshooting and repairing mechanical problems
  • Interest in automotive engines and how they work
  • Enjoy physical work

    • 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.

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

    • Compensation

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

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