Marine Corps MOS · Logistics
2311 Ammunition Technician
Overview
An Ammunition Technician receives, stores, issues, and handles ammunition. The technician also handles toxic chemicals as part of ammunition field operations.
Minimum clearance: Secret
Core Skills
- inventory management
- warehouse operations
- hazardous materials handling
- data entry and records management
- quality control and inspection
- regulatory compliance awareness
- risk management and safety
- standard operating procedure adherence
- forklift and material handling coordination
- physical security practices
Civilian Software & Tools
- Autodesk AutoCAD
- ESRI ArcGIS software
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Office software
- Microsoft Outlook
- Microsoft PowerPoint
- Microsoft Word
- Blaster's Tool and Supply Company Blaster's Calculator
Civilian Career Paths
- Supply Chain Management
- Warehouse Operations
- Inventory Management
- Transportation Management
Training & Development
Getting Started
- Certified Hazardous Materials Practitioner (CHMP)
- Certified Logistics Technician 4.0 (CLT 4.0)
- Certified Logistics Associate (CLA) · Funded
- Certified Bookkeeper (CB)
- Certified Dangerous Goods Professional (CDGP)
Career Growth
- Certified Facility Manager (CFM)
- Certified Hazardous Materials Manager (CHMM)
- Certified Safety Professional (CSP)
- Electrostatic Discharge (ESD) Technician
- Hazardous Material Endorsement (H)
What the Work Involves
- Examine blast areas to determine amounts and kinds of explosive charges needed and to ensure that safety laws are observed.
- Tie specified lengths of delaying fuses into patterns in order to time sequences of explosions.
- Place safety cones around blast areas to alert other workers of danger zones, and signal workers as necessary to ensure that they clear blast sites prior to explosions.
- Place explosive charges in holes or other spots; then detonate explosives to demolish structures or to loosen, remove, or displace earth, rock, or other materials.
- Insert, pack, and pour explosives, such as dynamite, ammonium nitrate, black powder, or slurries into blast holes; then shovel drill cuttings, admit water into boreholes, and tamp material to compact charges.
Related Occupations
- Earth Drillers, Except Oil and Gas
- Helpers--Extraction Workers
- Rotary Drill Operators, Oil and Gas
- Continuous Mining Machine Operators
Typical preparation for these civilian roles: a high school diploma and some on-the-job training.
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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