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.
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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