91F Small Arms/Artillery Repairer

About the role

As a Small Arms/Artillery Repairer in the Army National Guard, you will maintain the electronic systems that keep weapons—from handguns and shotguns to sniper rifles and ballistic missiles—operational on the battlefield.

Skills You’ll Learn

• Electronic and mechanical principles and concepts
• Interpreting schematics, drawings, blueprints, and wiring diagrams
• Operating electronic, electrical, and mechanical test equipment

Helpful Skills

• Preference for work requiring accuracy and attention to detail
• Interest in working with weapons

Civilian Career Opportunities

Through your training, you will develop skills and experience applicable to civilian roles such as:

• Electronic mechanic
• Avionics technician
• Missile facilities repairer

These opportunities are available with firms that design, build, and test weapons for the military.

Training

Job training consists of:

• 10 weeks of Basic Training, where you’ll learn basic Soldiering skills
• 7 weeks of Advanced Individual Training, combining classroom and field work

Earn While You Learn: Instead of paying to learn these skills, you will be paid during your training.

Benefits

• Paid training
• A 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

Most non-prior service candidates will earn between $200 and $250 per drill weekend, 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 a GED certificate
• Must be between the ages of 17 and 35
• Must be able to 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.