91A M1 ABRAMS Tank System Maintainer

As the M1 Abrams Tank System Maintainer in the Army National Guard, you will supervise and perform maintenance on M1 Abrams tanks, the backbone of armored forces.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose and troubleshoot malfunctions
• Perform organizational maintenance and on-board direct support tasks on:
  • Suspension systems
  • Steering systems
  • Hydraulic systems
  • Auxiliary power units
  • Fire extinguisher/suppression systems
  • Gas particulate systems
• Perform organizational maintenance on:
  • Vehicular mounted armament
  • Gun turret drive system
  • Fire control system

Skills You’ll Learn

• Electronic and mechanical principles and concepts
• Use of electronic, electrical, and mechanical test equipment
• Use of schematics, drawings, and wiring diagrams

Helpful Skills

• Strong attention to detail
• Interest in working with diesel and turbine engines

Civilian Career Opportunities

Through your training, you will develop skills applicable to civilian careers such as:

• Electronics mechanic
• Avionics technician
• Missile facilities repairer

Training

Job training for an M1 Abrams Tank Systems Maintainer consists of:

• 10 weeks of Basic Training (learning basic Soldiering skills)
• 24 weeks of Advanced Individual Training (split between classroom and field training)

Earn while you learn with paid training, a regular paycheck, and tuition assistance.

Benefits

• Paid training
• Monthly paycheck
• Montgomery GI Bill
• Federal and State tuition assistance
• Retirement benefits for part-time service
• Low-cost life insurance (up to $400,000 in coverage)
• 401(k)-type savings plan
• Student Loan Repayment Program (up to $50,000 for existing loans)
• Health care benefits
• VA home loans
• Bonuses, if applicable
• Earnings between $200 and $250 per drill weekend (for most non-prior service candidates, subject to change)

Requirements

• Military enlistment in the Army National Guard
• Must be at least a junior in high school, or have a high school diploma or GED certificate
• Must be between the ages of 17 and 35
• Must pass a physical exam and meet legal and moral standards
• Must meet citizenship requirements (see NATIONALGUARD.com for details)

Programs and benefits are subject to change. Actual MOS assignment may depend on MOS availability.