MOS 12B—Combat Engineer
Qualifications for initial award of MOS 12B, Combat Engineer:
PULHES:
111221
Physical
Demands Rating: very heavy
Required
ASVAB Score: CO: 87
Enlistment
Bonus: None
Security Clearance: None
U.S. Citizenship: Not Required
AIT Length / Location: 6 weeks at Ft Leonardwood, Missouri
CLOSED TO WOMEN
Other Requirements
Combat Engineer (MOS 12B) Description / Major Duties:
Combat engineers supervise, or serve, as a member of a team, squad, section, or platoon. They are engaged in providing mobility, counter-mobility and survivability support to combat forces.
Duties for MOS 12B at each skill level are:
MOSC 12B1O. Perform basic demolition, mine warfare and combat construction operations. Operates various light and heavy engineer wheeled and tracked vehicles. Prepares, installs and primes firing systems for demolition and explosives. Arms, disarms and installs U.S. anti-personnel and anti-tank mines. Locate mines and booby traps by visual, manual, mechanical, electronic, other means or through the use of a mine detection dog. Recognize booby traps, friendly and threat mines and firing devices. Installs wire obstacle material.
MOSC 12B2O. Perform basic demolition, mine warfare and combat construction operations. Operates various light and heavy engineer wheeled and tracked vehicles. Prepares, installs and primes firing systems for demolition and explosives. Arms, disarms and installs U.S. anti-personnel and anti-tank mines. Locate mines and booby traps by visual, manual, mechanical, electronic, other means or through the use of a mine detection dog. Recognize booby traps, friendly and threat mines and firing devices. Installs wire obstacle material.
MOSC 12B3O. Performs duties in preceding skill levels, supervises lower grade Soldiers and provides technical guidance to the Soldiers in the accomplishment of their duties. Supervise squad and section personnel. Direct utilization and maintenance of vehicles and equipment. Supervise the employment of unit and job site security. Prepares and issues an oral squad operation order. Conduct the maneuver of a squad in a patrol. Directs minefield installation, removal, and submits minefield reports. Supervise breaching operations. Collects data and calculates the requirement for explosives and related material. Direct construction of combat bunkers, shelters and non-explosive anti-vehicular obstacles. Conducts ground reconnaissance for roads, routes, bridges, tunnels, fords, rivers and ferries. Prepare a demolition and reconnaissance report. Directs assembly of military fixed bridges.
MOSC 12B4O. Performs duties in preceding skill levels, supervises lower grade Soldiers and provides technical guidance to the Soldiers in the accomplishment of their duties. Assign tasks to subordinate elements and personnel. Account for Soldiers, material, and equipment. Supervise in mine warfare, demolition’s and combat construction operations. Calculate logistical requirements for minefields, bunkers, shelters, obstacles and wire entanglements. Enforce safety standards, field sanitation, communication procedures, security, and job specifications. Provides support for construction and tactical movements. Supervises platoon reconnaissance missions and determines the Rapid Field classification of fixed bridges. Direct employment of Wolverine, Armored Vehicle Launched Bridge (AVLB) and the Armored Combat Earthmover (ACE) in support of maneuver forces.
Other Requirements for Award of MOS 12B:
Normal Color Vision
Additional Skill Identifiers for MOS 12B:
B6—Combat Engineer Heavy Track.
D3—Bradley Fighting Vehicle Operation and Maintenance.
D5—Engineer Bradley Operator.
E8—Explosive Ordnance Clearance Agent (EOCA).
J3—Bradley Infantry Fighting Vehicle (BIFV) System Master Gunner.
K9—Combat Engineer Mine Detection Dog Handler.
P5—Master Fitness Trainer.
2C—Javelin Gunnery.
Article Last Modified: May 10, 2011
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