Multiple Launch Rocket System (MLRS) Repairer

Overview

As an essential member of the Army National Guard's weapons maintenance team, the Multiple Launch Rocket System Repairer supervises and performs maintenance on various rocket systems, including the multiple launch rocket system, the high mobility artillery rocket system and the self-propelled launcher-loader.

Job duties

• Troubleshoot electrical and mechanical assemblies, modules and interconnecting cables to isolate malfunction
• Perform unit maintenance on system peculiar test, training and ancillary equipment
• Assist in fault isolating launcher-loader module electronic modules and assemblies
• Replace or repair electrical, hydraulic and mechanical assemblies, modules and cables

Training

Job training for an MLRS Repairer requires 10 weeks of Basic Combat Training and 20 weeks and 2 days of Advanced Individual Training at Fort Lee, VA. Part of this time is spent in the classroom, and part takes place in the field with on-the-job instructions. Some of the skills you'll learn are: Principles of electronics and mechanics Operating electronic, electrical and mechanical test equipment Understanding schematics, drawings, blueprints and wiring diagrams Operating, testing and maintaining weapons systems

Required ASVAB score

Electronics (EL): 93 Learn more about the ASVAB .

Helpful skills

• Interest in mathematics, science, and electronic or electrical equipment
• High attention to detail
• Interest in working with weapons

Civilian career relevance

The weapons repair skills you learn will help you find a career at companies that design, build and test weapons systems for the military. The same skills may also prepare you for a future as an electronics mechanic, avionics technician or missile facilities repairer. Through your extensive Army National Guard training and experience and some additional study, you may be able to qualify for Electronics Technician Association certification.