91J Quartermaster and Chemical Equipment Repairer
About the Role
The Army National Guard uses a wide range of systems that help protect and serve the force. As a Quartermaster and Chemical Equipment Repairer, you’ll ensure those systems operate at peak performance by maintaining chemical decontamination equipment and quartermaster machinery.
You will train to maintain laundry and bath equipment, pumps, engines, burners, filter units, and water purification units. Your skills will contribute to maintaining special purpose equipment, decontamination and protective filter systems, smoke generator systems, and chemical electrical systems.
Responsibilities
- Service internal combustion engine ignition, fuel, cooling, and electrical systems
- Perform damage assessment and repair
Skills You’ll Learn
- Internal combustion engine theory
- Marine engine maintenance and repair
- Use and care of hand and power tools
Helpful Skills
- Interest in shop mechanics, fixing engines, and machinery
Civilian Career Opportunities
Through your training, you will develop skills applicable to careers in marine transportation, commercial fishing, oil exploration, or oil drilling industries. You may pursue a future as a marine engine mechanic.
Training
Instead of paying to learn these skills, you will be paid to train. After 10 weeks of Basic Training, where you will learn fundamental Soldiering skills, you will attend 12 weeks of Advanced Individual Training (AIT). AIT includes a combination of hands-on and classroom training covering marine engine maintenance and repair, internal combustion engine theory, and tool use.
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
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.