94P Multiple Launch Rocket System Repairer
About the role
The Multiple Launch Rocket System (MLRS) is a combat-proven surface-to-surface launcher that can fire up to 12 rockets in fewer than 60 seconds. As an MLRS Repairer, you will be responsible for keeping these systems battle-ready for the Army National Guard. These systems include the Multiple Launch Rocket System, the High Mobility Artillery Rocket System, and the self-propelled launcher-loader.
Responsibilities
Specific duties may include:
- Repairing and maintaining artillery and infantry weapons
- Cleaning and maintaining gyroscopes, sights, and other electro-optical fire control components
- Repairing and maintaining missile mounts, platforms, and launch mechanisms
- Testing and adjusting weapons firing, guidance, and launch systems
- Replacing or repairing faulty electrical, hydraulic, and mechanical assemblies
- Testing equipment for fault isolation
Additional duties may include troubleshooting electrical, mechanical assemblies, modules, and interconnecting cables to isolate malfunction, performing unit maintenance on system peculiar test, training, and ancillary equipment, and assisting in fault isolating launcher-loader module electronic modules and assemblies.
Skills
Through your training, you will develop the skills and experience to enjoy a civilian career at firms that design, build, and test weapons systems for the military. You will learn:
- Understanding schematics, drawings, blueprints, and wiring diagrams
- How to operate, test, and maintain weapons systems
Helpful skills for this role include strong attention to detail and an interest in working with weapons.
Qualifications
To be eligible for this role, you must:
- Be a military enlistment in the Army National Guard
- Be at least a junior in high school, or have a high school diploma or a GED certificate
- Be between the ages of 17 and 35
- Be able to pass a physical exam and meet legal and moral standards
- Meet citizenship requirements
Benefits
This role offers a range of benefits, including:
- 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 available
- VA home loans
- Bonuses, if applicable
Most non-prior service candidates will earn between $200 and $250 per drill weekend, subject to change.