Marine Corps MOS · Combat & Infantry
1833 Assault Amphibious Vehicle (AAV) Crewmember
Overview
Assault Amphibious Vehicle Crewmembers operate and tactically employ amphibious vehicles, use onboard weapon systems, communicate, and maneuver in support of infantry units. They perform preventive and corrective maintenance, precombat checks, and inspections on vehicles and associated equipment for amphibious and land operations.
Core Skills
- tactical radio communications
- vehicle systems monitoring
- preventive maintenance and inspections
- checklist-driven operations
- navigation and route planning support
- log keeping and status reporting
- crew resource management
- risk assessment in field operations
- troubleshooting under time pressure
- adherence to safety procedures
Civilian Software & Tools
- Computerized maintenance management system software CMMS
- Cummins INSITE
- Fleet management software
- Maintenance management software
- Recordkeeping software
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Office software
- Microsoft Windows
Civilian Career Paths
- Fleet Management
- Transportation Management
Training & Development
Getting Started
- Certified Vibration Analyst: Category I · Funded
- Certified Vibration Analyst: Category II · Funded
- Commercial Driver's License (CDL)
- Medium/Heavy Truck: Brakes (T4) · Funded
- Medium/Heavy Truck: Diesel Engines (T2) · Funded
Career Growth
- Medium/Heavy Truck: Drive Train (T3) · Funded
- Medium/Heavy Truck: Electrical/Electronic Systems (T6) · Funded
- Medium/Heavy Truck: Gasoline Engines (T1) · Funded
- Medium/Heavy Truck: Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning (HVAC) Systems (T7) · Funded
- Medium/Heavy Truck: Preventive Maintenance Inspection (PMI) (T8) · Funded
What the Work Involves
- Operate and inspect machines or heavy equipment to diagnose defects.
- Inspect brake systems, steering mechanisms, wheel bearings, and other important parts to ensure that they are in proper operating condition.
- Repair and replace damaged or worn parts.
- Test mechanical products and equipment after repair or assembly to ensure proper performance and compliance with manufacturers' specifications.
- Check vehicles to ensure that mechanical, safety, and emergency equipment is in good working order.
Related Occupations
- Logisticians
- Industrial Machinery Mechanics
- Rail Car Repairers
- Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics
Typical preparation for these civilian roles: vocational training or an associate degree.
Formerly Known As (Legacy)
Retired codes that converted into 1833. Each legacy page documents the cited history.
Equivalent Roles in Other Branches
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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