Marine Corps MOS · Engineering
2147 Light Armored Vehicle (LAV) Repairer/Technician
Overview
A Light Armored Vehicle Repairer/Technician inspects, maintains, and repairs the LAV family of vehicles. The technician also completes basic shop administration using technical manuals and automated information systems and operates the LAV recovery vehicle during combat or garrison operations.
Core Skills
- electromechanical troubleshooting
- preventive and corrective maintenance
- technical manual interpretation
- use of automated maintenance information systems
- fault isolation and root cause analysis
- hydraulic and powertrain systems maintenance
- basic electronics and wiring repair
- shop administration and maintenance documentation
- parts identification and requisition
- teamwork in maintenance and recovery operations
Civilian Software & Tools
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Outlook
- Microsoft Windows
- Microsoft Word
- Computerized maintenance management system software CMMS
Civilian Career Paths
- Mechanical Engineering
- Fleet Management
Training & Development
Getting Started
- Medium/Heavy Truck: Diesel Engines (T2) · Funded
- Medium/Heavy Truck: Drive Train (T3) · 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
Career Growth
- Medium/Heavy Truck: Suspension and Steering (T5) · Funded
- Military Tactical Wheeled Vehicle (TWV): Diesel Engines (MIL2) · Funded
- ASE Truck Equipment: Auxiliary Power Systems Installation and Repair (E3) · Funded
- ASE Truck Equipment: Electrical/Electronic Systems Installation and Repair (E2) · Funded
- ASE Truck Equipment: Installation and Repair (E1) · Funded
What the Work Involves
- Inspect vehicles for damage and record findings so that necessary repairs can be made.
- Attach test instruments to equipment, and read dials and gauges to diagnose malfunctions.
- Inspect brake systems, steering mechanisms, wheel bearings, and other important parts to ensure that they are in proper operating condition.
- Use handtools, such as screwdrivers, pliers, wrenches, pressure gauges, or precision instruments, as well as power tools, such as pneumatic wrenches, lathes, welding equipment, or jacks and hoists.
- Test and adjust repaired systems to meet manufacturers' performance specifications.
Related Occupations
- Rail Car Repairers
- Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines
- Motorboat Mechanics and Service Technicians
- Electric Motor, Power Tool, and Related Repairers
Typical preparation for these civilian roles: vocational training or an associate degree.
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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