Overview
Distance, pressure, altitude, underwater depth—they're all measured by precision instruments. The Test Measurement and Diagnostic Equipment Maintenance Support Specialist keeps all the Army National Guard'sprecision instruments in top condition.
Job duties
- Adjust and repair weapon-aiming devices, such as range finders, telescopes and ballistic computers
- Calibrate weather instruments (e.g., barometers and thermometers)
- Repair and calibrate engineering instruments, such as transits, levels, telemeters and stereoscopes
- Repair gyrocompasses, watches, clocks and timers
- Calibrate electrical test instruments
Training
Job training for a Test Measurement and Diagnostic Equipment Maintenance Support Specialist requires 10 weeks of Basic Combat Training and 33 weeks and 2 days of Advanced Individual Training at Fort Lee, VA with on-the-job instructions. Part of this time is spent in the classroom, and part takes place in the field, including practice in repairing precision instruments. Some of the skills you'll learn are: Calibration and repair of precision measuring instruments Use of blueprints and schematics
Required ASVAB score
Electronics (EL): 107 Learn more about the ASVAB .
Helpful skills
- Interest in mathematics, science, electronics and shop mechanics
- Ability to solve mechanical problems and work with tools
- Interest in machines and how they work
Civilian career relevance
The skills you learn will prepare you for a career as an instrument mechanic or a calibration specialist at companies such as manufacturing firms, airlines, machinery repair shops or maintenance shops. Through your extensive Army National Guard training and experience and some additional study, you may be able to qualify for Electronics Technician Association certification.
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Source: Army National Guard career record · Updated 2025-07-02