Army MOS · Logistics
R5 Rough Terrain Container Handler (RTCH) Maintainer
Current service use not established
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Overview
The Rough Terrain Container Handler Maintainer specialty identifies positions requiring Soldiers qualified to perform maintenance on the RTCH vehicle. These positions require maintenance qualifications specific to that vehicle.
Notes & Sources
- R5 (Rough Terrain Container Handler (RTCH) Maintainer) is an Army Additional Skill Identifier (proponent: U.S. Army Ordnance School), effective 2022-10, not a standalone military occupation.
- Authority scope: "Identifies positions requiring Soldiers qualified to perform maintenance on the RTCH vehicle." Award requirement: "Must successfully complete one of the following: (1) The Rough Terrain Container Handler Maintenance Course conducted under the auspices of the U.S." Restrictions: "For use with MOS 91B (PFC through SSG only)." The identifier alone does not establish a civilian occupation; occupation-specific skills and career guidance depend on the holder's primary MOS and actual duties.
Evidence for this guidance (1 document)
- DA PAM 611-21 FY2025 Smartbook ch 12 (posted 2025-12-04): ASI R5 Rough Terrain Container Handler (RTCH) Maintainer
[1] Table 12-2 numerical listing of ASIs, entry 'Code: R5 (Effective 202210)', lines 4071-4083
Supports: Specialty definition
Source review recorded October 7, 2026.
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