Army MOS · Combat & Infantry

K7 AVENGER Master Gunner

Overview

An Avenger Master Gunner fills a position that requires qualifications in conducting gunnery training and a maintenance program on the Avenger weapon system. These qualifications relate specifically to training and maintenance requirements for that weapon system.

Core Skills

  • weapons systems training development
  • gunnery range and live fire safety management
  • technical instruction and classroom training
  • simulator and training system operation
  • preventive maintenance planning and oversight
  • fault isolation and troubleshooting coordination
  • tactical employment of short range air defense systems
  • documentation of training and maintenance
  • standard operating procedure development
  • crew evaluation and certification

Civilian Software & Tools

  • Microsoft Excel
  • Microsoft Office software
  • Microsoft Outlook
  • Microsoft PowerPoint
  • Microsoft Word
  • Microsoft Project
  • Circuit evaluation software
  • Computerized maintenance management system CMMS

Civilian Career Paths

  • Training and Education
  • Project Management
  • Mechanical Engineering
  • Facilities Management

Training & Development

Getting Started

  • Associate Safety Professional (ASP) · Funded · Promotion points
  • Certified Safety Professional (CSP) · Funded · Promotion points
  • Electrical Power Testing: Level I · Funded · Promotion points
  • Medium/Heavy Truck: Electrical/Electronic Systems (T6) · Funded · Promotion points
  • Certified Electrical Inspector-Master (CEI-M)

Career Growth

  • Certified Professional in Supply Management (CPSM) · Funded · Promotion points
  • Commercial Electrical Inspector: E2 · Funded · Promotion points
  • Commercial Energy Inspector · Funded · Promotion points
  • Electrical Plans Examiner · Funded · Promotion points
  • Electrical Power Testing: Level IV · Funded · Promotion points

What the Work Involves

  • Analyze training needs to develop new training programs or modify and improve existing programs.
  • Plan, develop, and provide training and staff development programs, using knowledge of the effectiveness of methods such as classroom training, demonstrations, on-the-job training, meetings, conferences, and workshops.
  • Inspect, test, and measure completed work, using devices such as hand tools or gauges to verify conformance to standards or repair requirements.
  • Test faulty equipment to diagnose malfunctions, using test equipment or software, and applying knowledge of the functional operation of electronic units and systems.
  • Maintain equipment logs that record performance problems, repairs, calibrations, or tests.

Related Occupations

  • Telecommunications Engineering Specialists
  • Training and Development Specialists
  • First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers
  • First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers

Typical preparation for these civilian roles: a four-year degree or equivalent experience.

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Descriptions may be summarized for clarity. Verify all information with your branch career counselor or official military documentation before making career decisions.

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