Arms​/Artillery Repairer

Job Description

Soldiers rely on their weapons to reign supreme on the battlefield. Working with everything from handguns and shotguns to sniper rifles and ballistic missiles, the Small Arms/Artillery Repairer’s main responsibility is to maintain the electronic systems that keep these weapons firing for the Army National Guard.

• Electronic and mechanical principles and concepts
• Understanding schematics, drawings, blueprints, and wiring diagrams
• Operating electronic, electrical, and mechanical test equipment

• Preference for work requiring accuracy and attention to detail
• Interest in working with weapons

Through training you will develop the skills and experience to enjoy a civilian career as an electronic mechanic, an avionics technician, or a missile facilities repairer with firms that design, build, and test weapons for the military. Small Arms/Artillery Repairer training consists of 10 weeks of Basic Training, followed by 7 weeks of Advanced Individual Training. Training includes both classroom and field work.

• Paid training
• 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)
• 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

• Military enlistment in the Army National Guard
• Must be at least a junior in high school, or have a high school diploma or a GED certificate
• Must be between the ages of 17 and 35
• Must be able to pass a physical exam and meet legal and moral standards
• Must meet citizenship requirements (see  for details)

Actual MOS assignment may depend on MOS availability. Programs and benefits are subject to change. Ask your Army National Guard recruiter for the most up‑to‑date information.