• Ratings Average Rating:
  • Required Test Average Duration: 4.4
  • Desinnation Designation: 1349
  • Number Employed Number Employed: 136
  • Category Category: Engineer, Construction, Facilities & Equipment
  • Age Average Age: 39
Engineer Equipment Chiefs coordinate and manage the maintenance and employment of engineer equipment in both horizontal construction and material handling operations. They manage equipment licensing, certification of tactical ground load lifting equipment, equipment repairs, and related metal working in support of mobility, counter-mobility, general, combat engineering, and logistics operations in any environment. Additionally, they manage and coordinate ground maintenance, maintenance management policy, programs, procedures, functions, maintenance automated information systems (MAIS) requirements, and the support of engineer equipment and watercraft.
Category Requirements
Age17-28
Citizenship RequiredCitizen or Green Card
Minimum Duration4 years
High School DiplomaPreferred
GED AcceptedYes (limited)
Minimum ASVAB (AFQT)~31
Waivers AvailableModerate
Drug History WaiversPossible
Tattoo PolicyStrict
Face/Neck TattoosNo
Hand TattoosLimited
Height Requirement~58–78 in
Weight StandardsYes
Medical Exam (MEPS)Required
Vision StandardsModerate
Security Clearance JobsSome
Physical Fitness TestPFT/CFT
Basic Training Length~13 weeks
Basic Training DifficultyVery High
Deployment FrequencyHigh
Combat Job AvailabilityHigh
Technical JobsMedium
Overseas BasesMany
Signing BonusesModerate
Women in Combat RolesYes
Job Selection ProcessOften assigned
Promotion SpeedFast
Branch CultureWarrior Culture
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