Special Electronic Devices Repairer

The Army National Guard utilizes many types of sophisticated equipment on and off the field. As a Special Electronic Devices Repairer, you will ensure that vital instruments and tools are meticulously maintained and operational. This includes night vision equipment, electronic distance and azimuth-orienting devices, battlefield illumination devices, and nuclear, biological, and chemical warning and measuring devices.

Specific duties of the Special Electronic Devices Repairer include:

• Testing instruments, navigational controls, and simulators;
• Reading technical diagrams and manuals;
• Replacing parts;
• Ensuring quality control measures;
• Troubleshooting and inspecting equipment.

• Interest in mathematics, problem solving, and electronic equipment repair
• Strong attention to detail

Through your training, you will develop the skills and experience to pursue a civilian career with the Federal Aviation Administration, the National Aeronautics and Space Administration, or the National Weather Service.

In the Army National Guard, you will learn valuable job skills while earning a regular paycheck and qualifying for tuition assistance.

Job training for a Special Electronic Devices Repairer requires 10 weeks of Basic Training, followed by 25 weeks of Advanced Individual Training. Training is conducted in classrooms, hands‑on equipment practice, and simulated combat field exercises.

• Paid training
• A 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 for existing loans)
• 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