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Shower/Laundry and Clothing Repair Specialist - 92S


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

Overview

Shower/laundry and clothing repair specialists are primarily responsible for supervising and performing laundry, shower, personnel and clothing decontamination functions.

Job Duties

  • Receive bulk, individual, or organizational laundry
  • Operate mobile laundry system, shower units, light duty sewing machines and associated equipment
  • Alter sizes, and repair uniforms and zippers
  • Operate and maintain sewing, darning and button machines

    • 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 Shower/laundry and clothing repair specialist requires 10 weeks of Basic Combat Training and eight weeks of Advanced Individual Training. Part of this time is spent in the classroom and part in the field with on-the-job instructions.

    Helpful Skills

    N/A

    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) : 84

    • Compensation

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

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