NUCLEAR WEAPONS
DETERRING OUR ADVERSARIES
As a superior military force, we maintain some of the most advanced nuclear weapon systems in the world. It’s the enormous responsibility of the Nuclear Weapons specialist to maintain, inspect, assemble, store and account for these weapon systems and all associated equipment. Through their extreme attention to detail and highly specialized training, they work tirelessly to ensure that our diverse nuclear arsenal remains safe, secure, and effective. This unwavering commitment to excellence serves as a powerful deterrent to any potential adversaries, as they know that any attempt to threaten our national security will be met with an overwhelming and devastating response.
- Performs and manages inspection, maintenance, storage, handling, modification, accountability, custody, and repair of nuclear weapons, weapon components, associated equipment, and specialized test and handling equipment
- Complies with nuclear safety and surety measures ensuring a safe, secure, and effective nuclear weapon stockpile
- Uses critical thinking skills to troubleshoot and resolve maintenance problems and submit deficiency reports on faulty components
- Assists in performing operational checks on alarm systems and inspects, audits, maintains high-security storage structure
- Plans, organizes, directs, inspects, and evaluates nuclear weapon activities, performance standards, and maintenance priorities
CAREER TASKS
QUALIFICATIONS SUMMARY
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MINIMUM EDUCATION
A High School Senior (age 17 or older)*, High school diploma, a GED, or 15 college semester hours
*High School Students may start their application as early as the end of their junior year.
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ASVAB SCORE REQUIREMENTS
60 Mechanical (M)
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QUALIFICATIONS
- Must be a U.S. Citizen.
- Knowledge of electrical and mechanical principles
- Normal color vision and depth perception
- Must be screened for eligibility and meet requirements of the Personnel Reliability Assurance Program (PRAP)
- No record of sustained, untreatable emotional instability
- Completion of a current Single Scope Background Investigation (SSBI)
- Completion of 7.5 weeks of Basic Military Training
- Must be at least 17, but has not reached age 42 on the date of enlistment
TRAINING & EDUCATION
How do we transform you from a raw recruit to an expert Airman in this field? From hands-on experience to college credit toward a degree, the path begins here.
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BASIC MILITARY TRAINING
7.5 weeks
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TECHNICAL TRAINING
57 days
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TECH SCHOOL LOCATION
Sheppard AFB TX
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STATUS UPON COMPLETION
Enlisted Airman with credits earned towards Munitions Systems Technology
