MOS 89B—Ammunition Specialist
Qualifications for initial award of MOS 89B, Ammunition Specialist:
PULHES:
222221
Physical
Demands Rating: very heavy
Required
ASVAB Score: ST: 91
Enlistment
Bonus: None
Security Clearance: None *favorable National Agency Check
(NAC) or Entrance National Agency Check (ENTNAC)
U.S. Citizenship: Required
AIT Length / Location: 10 weeks, 3 days at Redstone Arsenal,
Alabama
Other Requirements
Ammunition Specialist (MOS 89B) Description / Major Duties:
The ammunition specialist receives, stores and issues conventional ammunition, guided missiles, large rockets and other ammunition related items; performs maintenance (unit, direct support and general support) modification, destruction and demilitarization on ammunition and explosive components.
Duties for MOS 89B at each skill level are:
MOSC 89B1O. Assist in receipt, storage, issue, maintenance, modification, destruction and demilitarization of explosive items. Operate MHE to maneuver ammunition.
MOSC 89B2O. Performs duties in preceding skill level, supervises lower grade Soldiers and provides technical guidance to the Soldiers in the accomplishment of their duties. Assist in the preparation of transportation of ammunition, ammunition components and explosives.
MOSC 89B30. Performs duties in the preceding skill levels, supervises lower grade Soldiers and provides technical guidance to the Soldiers in the accomplishment of their duties. Prepares/reviews ammunition storage waivers. Prepare complex ammunition malfunction reports. Ensures ammunition quality assurance/quality control procedures are followed.
MOSC 89B40. Performs duties in preceding skill levels, supervises lower grade Soldiers and provides technical guidance to the Soldiers in the accomplishment of their duties. Interprets technical data and instructs subordinates in the technical aspects of ammunition, missile and other explosive items receipt, storage, maintenance and supply. Technical advisor on ammunition surveillance and safety matters.
MOSC 89B50. Performs duties in preceding skill levels, supervises lower grade Soldiers and provides technical guidance to the Soldiers in the accomplishment of their duties. Supervises and manages the SAAS-MOD at theater, theater Army, area command and Corps materiel management centers (CMMC). Assists in the survey and layout of areas allocated for the establishment of ammunition storage areas. Plans requirements for labor, equipment and supplies in preparation and application of plans, work policies and procedures.
Other Requirements for Award of MOS 89B:
(1) Normal Color Vision
(2) Non allergic to explosive components.
(3) Non claustrophobic tendencies.
(4) A security eligibility of favorable National Agency Check (NAC) or Entrance National Agency Check (ENTNAC), per AR 370-67, paragraph 3-613.
Additional Skill Identifiers for MOS 89B:
R1—Rough Terrain Container Handler (RTCH)
Article Last Modified: February 20, 2011
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