MUNITIONS SYSTEMS
ASSEMBLING OUR AMMO
As the world’s leading air force, we work with some of the most advanced weapons known to man. It’s the responsibility of Munitions Systems specialists to manage all aspects of nonnuclear munitions processes. Working with a high attention to detail, they store, assemble, account for and transport weapons systems to complete our missions across the world.
- Manage resources, including munitions, personnel, equipment and facilities
- Manage hazardous material through quality, surveillance and inventory processes
- Maintain and recondition munitions, including bombs, missiles, demolition, small arms and associated components
- Use systems and information technology to collect, input, process and analyze data
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) or 57 General (G)
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QUALIFICATIONS
- Completion of basic munitions systems course
- Normal color vision
- Normal depth perception
- No record of untreated emotional instability or domestic violence
- Possession of a valid state driver’s license to operate government motor vehicles
- Completion of a current National Agency Check, Local Agency Checks and Credit
- 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
- Must be a U.S. citizen
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
43 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
