Marine Corps MOS · Combat & Infantry
2181 Ground Ordnance Weapons Chief
Overview
A Ground Ordnance Weapons Chief supervises the maintenance, repair, and inspection of small arms weapons and towed artillery howitzers while directing personnel in repair shops and facilities. This chief manages maintenance administration, assists the Weapons Repair Officer, and oversees hazardous waste and ozone depleting substance storage, disposal, and emergency planning.
Core Skills
- maintenance management and supervision
- armorer and weapons maintenance operations
- inspection and quality assurance
- technical documentation and records management
- shop and facility management
- safety and compliance management
- inventory and accountability of controlled items
- training program development and delivery
- troubleshooting mechanical and electro-mechanical systems
- team leadership and mentoring
Civilian Software & Tools
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Office software
- Microsoft Outlook
- Autodesk AutoCAD
- Microsoft Access
- Microsoft PowerPoint
- Microsoft Project
- Microsoft SharePoint
Civilian Career Paths
- Project Management
- Facilities Management
- Supply Chain Management
Training & Development
Getting Started
- Certified Logistics Associate (CLA)
- Certified Logistics Technician 4.0 (CLT 4.0)
- Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM)
Career Growth
- Certified Maintenance and Reliability Professional (CMRP)
- Certified Manager of Quality/Organizational Excellence (CMQ/OE)
- Certified Hazardous Materials Manager (CHMM)
Also Common
- Lean Six Sigma Green Belt · Funded
What the Work Involves
- Inspect, test, and measure completed work, using devices such as hand tools or gauges to verify conformance to standards or repair requirements.
- Inspect and monitor work areas, examine tools and equipment, and provide employee safety training to prevent, detect, and correct unsafe conditions or violations of procedures and safety rules.
- Monitor employees' work levels and review work performance.
- Interpret specifications, blueprints, or job orders to construct templates and lay out reference points for workers.
- Perform skilled repair or maintenance operations, using equipment such as hand or power tools, hydraulic presses or shears, or welding equipment.
Related Occupations
- First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers
- First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers
- First-Line Supervisors of Helpers, Laborers, and Material Movers, Hand
- First-Line Supervisors of Passenger Attendants
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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