• Ratings Average Rating:
  • Required Test Average Duration: 3.8
  • Desinnation Designation: 2181
  • Number Employed Number Employed: 43
  • Category Category: Ground Ordnance Maintenance
  • Age Average Age: 42
Senior Ground Ordnance Weapons Chief supervise the maintenance, repair, and inspection of all small arms weapons and towed artillery howitzers and direct the activities of assigned enlisted personnel in a small arms or towed artillery repair shop or facility. They supervise and manage the administration of small arms or towed artillery maintenance facilities and offices. The Senior Ground Ordnance Weapons Chief is proficient in the organization, management, operation and conduct of technical inspections of small arms weapons, and towed artillery howitzers, all equipment, and maintenance shops or facilities for maintaining small arms or towed artillery howitzers. 
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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