19K M1 Armor Crewman

Core Skills

• crew operations in complex weapon systems
• use of digital fire control and battle management systems
• sensor and targeting system operation
• radio and digital communications procedures
• situational awareness and real-time decision making
• preventive maintenance and basic troubleshooting
• checklist and SOP execution under stress
• team coordination and small-unit leadership
• map reading and digital navigation
• risk management in high-stress environments

Civilian Career Paths

• Fleet Management
• Private Security
• Transportation Management
• Training and Education

Training & Development

What the Work Involves

• Inspect physical conditions of warehouses, vehicle fleets, or equipment and order testing, maintenance, repairs, or replacements.
• Plan, organize, or manage the work of subordinate staff to ensure that the work is accomplished in a manner consistent with organizational requirements.
• Present information with a variety of instructional techniques or formats, such as role playing, simulations, team exercises, group discussions, videos, or lectures.
• Supervise the activities of workers engaged in receiving, storing, testing, and shipping products or materials.
• Check vehicles to ensure that mechanical, safety, and emergency equipment is in good working order.

Typical preparation for these civilian roles: vocational training or an associate degree.