Plumber: The plumber installs and repairs pipe systems, and fixtures, and petroleum pipeline systems. Reads and interprets drawings, plans, and specifications to determine layout and identify types and quantities of materials required. Conducts inspections of plumbing facilities and ensures employment of proper safety procedures. Assists in the performance of combat engineer missions. Operates hand held tools and compaction equipment. Performs demolition missions as required. The plumber accomplishes these tasks while staying current in basic soldiering skills, which is necessary for today’s battlefield.
Plumber: The plumber installs and repairs pipe systems, and fixtures, and petroleum pipeline systems. Reads and interprets drawings, plans, and specifications to determine layout and identify types and quantities of materials required. Conducts inspections of plumbing facilities and ensures employment of proper safety procedures. Assists in the performance of combat engineer missions. Operates hand held tools and compaction equipment. Performs demolition missions as required. The plumber accomplishes these tasks while staying current in basic soldiering skills, which is necessary for today’s battlefield.
Course: J8ABR3E431 20AB Phase:
Course Title: PLUMBER/UTILITIESMAN (21K10)
FY: 2008 School: 883 Course: J8ABR3E431 20AB Phase: Course Length: 5 Weeks 1.0 Days
Verifiable Prerequisites
Prerequiste Item Value(s) or Range Constraint Service Component A - ACTIVE ARMY Required
Prerequisite Courses
Students Must: Have a Reservation for course: TRAINING).
030-F15 Phase : (none) (BATTLE FOCUS TRAINING).
Text Prerequisites
Active Army or Reserve Component enlisted personnel. The course is also open for personnel who need MOS specific instruction due to reclassification.
SECURITY: None
Course Scope:
Technical Training and AIT Physical Readiness Training (PRT). The MOS specific training included material take off list, cutting and joining steel, cast iron, copper and plastic pipes. Installing and testing basic plumbing systems, clearing plumbing stoppages, repair valve fixture control devices; the repair, replacement and retrieval of pipeline and pumping component.
Special Information:
There are a total of 24 seats for this ITRO course. Six seats are allocated for the U.S. Army, 6 seats for the U.S. Navy and 12 seats for the U.S. Air Force. At the completion of this Military Occupational Specialty (MOS) Advanced Individual Training (AIT) Course, Soldiers are required to attend the Battle Focused Training (BFT, course number
030-F15) at Fort Leonard Wood, MO. The course length is 8-days and reinforces the Warrior Tasks and Battle Drills.
