Patriot System Repairer

Overview

Enlist as a Soldier into the United States Army and as a Patriot System Repairer, you’ll become one of the most highly trained Soldiers in the world. You’ll use your advanced skills to perform field-level maintenance on one of the world’s most advanced missile systems called Patriot, which features a phased array radar set and control station. You will perform tests and make repairs on specific components based on diagnostics.

This is not a civilian contractor position.

• A U.S. citizen or permanent resident with a valid Green Card
• 17 to 34 Years Old
• High School Diploma or GED
• Meet Tattoo Guidelines
• No Major Law Violations
• No Medical Concerns

• 34 Nationally Recognized Certifications Available
• 10 weeks of Basic Training
• 45 weeks of Advanced Individual Training
• 102 ASVAB Score:
  Electronics (EL)

OR

• 97 ASVAB Score:
  Electronics (EL)
• 85 ASVAB Score:
  General Technical (GT)

• Electronic Troubleshooting
• Maintenance & Repairs
• Diagrams & Schematics

• Financial Benefits: Salary and Bonuses:
  Competitive base pay with potential for bonuses, including enlistment bonuses and re-enlistment bonuses.
• Retirement Plan: Thrift Savings Plan (TSP) similar to a 401(k), and a pension plan for those who serve 20 years or more.
• Special Pays: Extra pay for hazardous duty, special skills, and deployment.

• Healthcare: Medical Coverage:
  Comprehensive medical care for soldiers and their families through TRICARE.
• Dental and Vision:
  Access to dental and vision care services.

• Education: Tuition Assistance:
  Financial support for college courses while on active duty.
• GI Bill:
  Benefits for education and training programs, including the Post- 9/11 GI Bill.
• Student Loan Repayment: Assistance in repaying student loans.

• Housing and Living: Housing Allowance:
  Basic Allowance for Housing (BAH) to cover the cost of housing.
• On-Base Housing:
  Access to housing on military installations.
• Commissary and Exchange: Discounts on groceries and goods at military stores.

• Career and Training: Professional Development:
  Opportunities for leadership training and career advancement.
• Skill Training:
  Technical and tactical training in various fields.

• Family Support: Family Programs:
  Support services for families, including counseling and childcare.
• Relocation Assistance: Help with moving costs and finding housing.

• Retirement and Veterans Benefits: Pension:
  Lifetime monthly pension after 20 years of service.
• VA Benefits: Access to Department of Veterans Affairs benefits, including healthcare and home loans.

• Recreation and Leisure: Morale, Welfare, and Recreation (MWR):
  Access to recreational facilities, sports programs, and leisure activities.