Marine Corps MOS · Combat & Infantry
1834 Amphibious Combat Vehicle (ACV) Crewmember
Overview
An Amphibious Combat Vehicle Crewmember operates and maneuvers the vehicle in water and ashore, employs it tactically, and engages targets with onboard weapon systems. They prepare the vehicle and associated equipment for movement and combat, support shore to shore and ship to objective operations, and perform preventive and corrective maintenance.
Minimum clearance: Secret
Core Skills
- tactical vehicle operation
- onboard electronics and communications operation
- weapons system operation and fire control
- navigation and situational awareness
- preventive maintenance procedures
- technical manual usage
- crew coordination and communication
- checklist and SOP execution
- reporting and log keeping
- risk management and safety procedures
Civilian Software & Tools
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Office software
- Computerized maintenance management system software CMMS
- Cummins INSITE
- Fleet management software
- Maintenance management software
- Recordkeeping software
- Microsoft Windows
Civilian Career Paths
- Fleet Management
- Transportation Management
- Warehouse Operations
- Private Security
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
- Inspect brake systems, steering mechanisms, wheel bearings, and other important parts to ensure that they are in proper operating condition.
- Operate and inspect machines or heavy equipment to diagnose defects.
- Test mechanical products and equipment after repair or assembly to ensure proper performance and compliance with manufacturers' specifications.
- Read and understand operating manuals, blueprints, and technical drawings.
- 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 1834. Each legacy page documents the cited history.
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Equivalent Roles in Other Branches
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