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Military Weapon Repair Officers

Military Career

General Information

Description

Weapon repair and maintenance officers manage the activities and personnel engaged in the maintenance and repair of the Military’s weapons, from small arms to nuclear missiles, and their associated equipment. They oversee inspections, inventory, check-out procedures, and shop operations. These officers must have expert knowledge in the design, operation, and safe shipment and employment of military weapons.

Work Environment

Weapon repair and maintenance officers usually work on bases or ships. Due to the need to keep forces supplied with weapons and munitions, weapon repair and maintenance officers may spend time outdoors in all types of weather.

Workplace at a Glance

What you can expect to experience while on the job

  • Responsibility
  • Exposure to job hazards
  • Physical activity
  • Decision making
  • Repetitiveness
  • Level of competition
  • Time pressure

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Military Outlook

Service Branches

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Military Status

  • Officer
    • Managerial/professional
    • College degree required

Military Workforce

Weapon Repair Officers in the Military

20,689

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Salary

Average Salary

$74,969

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Military salaries include a lot more than just base pay.

They also offer:

  • Housing allowances
  • Subsistence allowances
  • Special and incentive pays
  • Cost-of-living allowances
  • Hazardous-duty pay
  • Bonuses

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Education

Military training

Officers typically enter the Military after they have completed a four-year college degree; enlisted service members can transition to officer positions through a variety of pathways and earn a degree while serving.  Job training for weapon repair and maintenance officers primarily consists of classroom instruction and on-the-job learning in various training environments.  Like other officers, they complete a comprehensive training program covering responsibilities, military structure and etiquette, traditions, and leadership development.  Job-specific training content may include:   Ordnance transportation, handling, and storageMaintenance and repair of weapons systems and ordnanceArming/disarming techniquesBasic electronics/electricity fundamentalsHazards and identification of United States and foreign munitions

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Military training

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Officers typically enter the Military after they have completed a four-year college degree; enlisted service members can transition to officer positions through a variety of pathways and earn a degree while serving.  Job training for weapon repair and maintenance officers primarily consists of classroom instruction and on-the-job learning in various training environments.  Like other officers, they complete a comprehensive training program covering responsibilities, military structure and etiquette, traditions, and leadership development.  Job-specific training content may include:  

  • Ordnance transportation, handling, and storage
  • Maintenance and repair of weapons systems and ordnance
  • Arming/disarming techniques
  • Basic electronics/electricity fundamentals
  • Hazards and identification of United States and foreign munitions

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Skills at a Glance

Skills helpful in this career

  • Verbal skills
  • Critical thinking & problem solving
  • Equipment operation & maintenance
  • Math & science skills
  • Technology design & control
  • Leadership
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Data supplied by Bureau of Labor Statistics, National Center of Education Statistics, Defense Manpower Data Center (View our update schedule). Contact any business, college or military service branch to answer additional questions.