Ammunition Specialists are primarily responsible for receiving, storing, and issuing conventional ammunition, guided missiles, large rockets, explosives, and other ammunition and explosive related items; performs maintenance (field and sustainment), modification, destruction and demilitarization on ammunition and explosive components.
89B1O - Skill Level One
Ammunition Specialist: The ammunition specialist receives, stores and issues conventional ammunition, guided missiles, large rockets and other ammunition related items; performs maintenance (unit, direct support and general support) modification, destruction and demilitarization on ammunition and explosive components. Duties for MOS 89B at each level of skill are: Assist in receipt, storage, issue, maintenance, modification, destruction and demilitarization of explosive items. Operate MHE to maneuver ammunition.
89B2O - Skill Level Two
Ammunition Sergeant: The ammunition sergeant receives, stores and issues conventional ammunition, guided missiles, large rockets and other ammunition related items; performs maintenance (unit, direct support and general support) modification, destruction and demilitarization on ammunition and explosive components. Assist in receipt, storage, issue, maintenance, modification, destruction and demilitarization of explosive items. Operate MHE to maneuver ammunition. Supervises lower grade Soldiers and provides technical guidance to the Soldiers in the accomplishment of their duties. Assist in the preparation of transportation of ammunition, ammunition components and explosives.
Ammunition SECTION CHIEF AND ASSISTANCE SECTION CHIEF: Performs duties in the preceding skill levels, supervises lower grade Soldiers and provides technical guidance to the Soldiers in the accomplishment of their duties. Prepares/reviews ammunition storage waivers. Prepare complex ammunition malfunction reports. Ensures ammunition quality assurance/quality control procedures are followed.
Ammunition SECTION CHIEF AND ASSISTANCE SECTION CHIEF: Performs duties in the preceding skill levels, supervises lower grade Soldiers and provides technical guidance to the Soldiers in the accomplishment of their duties. Prepares/reviews ammunition storage waivers. Prepare complex ammunition malfunction reports. Ensures ammunition quality assurance/quality control procedures are followed.
89B3O - Skill Level Three
Ammunition Inspector: Performs duties in the preceding kill levels, supervises lower grade Soldiers and provides technical guidance to the Soldiers in the accomplishment of their duties. Prepares/reviews ammunition storage waivers. Prepare complex ammunition malfunction reports. Ensures ammunition quality assurance/quality control procedures are followed. Ammunition Inspectors conduct inspections and tests to determine serviceability of conventional and non-nuclear special ammunition, ammunition components and related package materials.
Ammunition Sergeant: The ammunition sergeant receives, stores and issues conventional ammunition, guided missiles, large rockets and other ammunition related items; performs maintenance (unit, direct support and general support) modification, destruction and demilitarization on ammunition and explosive components. Assist in receipt, storage, issue, maintenance, modification, destruction and demilitarization of explosive items. Operate MHE to maneuver ammunition. Supervises lower grade Soldiers and provides technical guidance to the Soldiers in the accomplishment of their duties. Assist in the preparation of transportation of ammunition, ammunition components and explosives.
Ammunition SECTION CHIEF AND ASSISTANCE SECTION CHIEF: Performs duties in the preceding skill levels, supervises lower grade Soldiers and provides technical guidance to the Soldiers in the accomplishment of their duties. Prepares/reviews ammunition storage waivers. Prepare complex ammunition malfunction reports. Ensures ammunition quality assurance/quality control procedures are followed.
Ammunition Sergeant: The ammunition sergeant receives, stores and issues conventional ammunition, guided missiles, large rockets and other ammunition related items; performs maintenance (unit, direct support and general support) modification, destruction and demilitarization on ammunition and explosive components. Assist in receipt, storage, issue, maintenance, modification, destruction and demilitarization of explosive items. Operate MHE to maneuver ammunition. Supervises lower grade Soldiers and provides technical guidance to the Soldiers in the accomplishment of their duties. Assist in the preparation of transportation of ammunition, ammunition components and explosives.
Ammunition SECTION CHIEF AND ASSISTANCE SECTION CHIEF: Performs duties in the preceding skill levels, supervises lower grade Soldiers and provides technical guidance to the Soldiers in the accomplishment of their duties. Prepares/reviews ammunition storage waivers. Prepare complex ammunition malfunction reports. Ensures ammunition quality assurance/quality control procedures are followed.
89B4O - Skill Level Four
Ammunition Logistics Sergeant: Performs duties in preceding skill levels, supervises lower grade Soldiers and provides technical guidance to the Soldiers in the accomplishment of their duties. Interprets technical data and instructs subordinates in the technical aspects of ammunition, missile and other explosive items receipt, storage, maintenance and supply. Technical advisor on ammunition and safety matters.erforms duties in the preceding kill levels, supervises lower grade Soldiers and provides technical guidance to the Soldiers in the accomplishment of their duties. Prepares/reviews ammunition storage waivers. Prepare complex ammunition malfunction reports. Ensures ammunition quality assurance/quality control procedures are followed. Ammunition Inspectors conduct inspections and tests to determine serviceability of conventional and non-nuclear special ammunition, ammunition components and related package materials.
Ammunition Inspector: Performs duties in the preceding kill levels, supervises lower grade Soldiers and provides technical guidance to the Soldiers in the accomplishment of their duties. Prepares/reviews ammunition storage waivers. Prepare complex ammunition malfunction reports. Ensures ammunition quality assurance/quality control procedures are followed. Ammunition Inspectors conduct inspections and tests to determine serviceability of conventional and non-nuclear special ammunition, ammunition components and related package materials.
Operations Sergeant: Performs duties in preceding skill levels, supervises lower grade Soldiers and provides technical guidance to the Soldiers in the accomplishment of their duties. Supervises and manages the SAAS-MOD at theater, theater Army, area command and Corps materiel management centers (CMMC). Assists in the survey and layout of areas allocated for the establishment of ammunition storage areas. Plans requirements for labor, equipment and supplies in preparation and application of plans, work policies and procedures.
Ammunition Inspector: Performs duties in the preceding kill levels, supervises lower grade Soldiers and provides technical guidance to the Soldiers in the accomplishment of their duties. Prepares/reviews ammunition storage waivers. Prepare complex ammunition malfunction reports. Ensures ammunition quality assurance/quality control procedures are followed. Ammunition Inspectors conduct inspections and tests to determine serviceability of conventional and non-nuclear special ammunition, ammunition components and related package materials.
Operations Sergeant: Performs duties in preceding skill levels, supervises lower grade Soldiers and provides technical guidance to the Soldiers in the accomplishment of their duties. Supervises and manages the SAAS-MOD at theater, theater Army, area command and Corps materiel management centers (CMMC). Assists in the survey and layout of areas allocated for the establishment of ammunition storage areas. Plans requirements for labor, equipment and supplies in preparation and application of plans, work policies and procedures.
89B5O - Skill Level Five
Chief Instructor/Writer: Serves as personnel manager and leader of 40 NCOs providing ammunition training to over 1,800 students annually; makes all NCO assignments with in the division, determines rating schemes and makes recommendations for personnel actions; coordinates with the Department Sergeant Major, and Team NCOs daily to ensure resource availability for mission accomplishment; plans for the professional development of all enlisted soldiers.
Operations Sergeant: Performs duties in preceding skill levels, supervises lower grade Soldiers and provides technical guidance to the Soldiers in the accomplishment of their duties. Supervises and manages the SAAS-MOD at theater, theater Army, area command and Corps materiel management centers (CMMC). Assists in the survey and layout of areas allocated for the establishment of ammunition storage areas. Plans requirements for labor, equipment and supplies in preparation and application of plans, work policies and procedures.
Operations Sergeant: Performs duties in preceding skill levels, supervises lower grade Soldiers and provides technical guidance to the Soldiers in the accomplishment of their duties. Supervises and manages the SAAS-MOD at theater, theater Army, area command and Corps materiel management centers (CMMC). Assists in the survey and layout of areas allocated for the establishment of ammunition storage areas. Plans requirements for labor, equipment and supplies in preparation and application of plans, work policies and procedures.
School Information
School: 093 School Location: REDSTONE ARSENAL, AL
Course: 645-89B10 Phase:
Course Title: AMMUNITION SPECIALIST
Course: 645-89B10 Phase: Course Length: 10 Weeks 3.0 Days
Verifiable Prerequisites
PULHES 222221 Required
Normal Red/Green (RG) Perception YES Required
Physical Demand Rating VERY HEAVY - LIFT OCCASIONAL OVER 100 LB, FREQUENT 50 LB Required
Must be a U.S. Citizen YES Required
Course Security Clearance Y - NONE Required
Pay Grade E1 - ENLISTED Through E6 - ENLISTED Required
ASVAB ST Score 091 Required
Service Component A - ACTIVE ARMY Required OR
G - NATIONAL GUARD Required OR
R - ARMY RESERVES Required
Prerequisite Courses
There are no Prerequisite Courses.
Text Prerequisites
There are no Prerequisites in the Text Prerequisites section. See other sections.
Course Scope:
Perform ammunition issue, receipt, storage, handling, rewarehousing, transportation, and inventory operations to include: operation and maintenance of rough terrain forklift, and clean burning diesel; operation and maintenance of the palletized load system; ammunition safehandling procedures; care and preservation of ammunition; the operation and maintenance
of manual and automated stock control and accounting records; the processing of manual and automated transaction and the creation and transmission of reports to higher headquarters; the establishment and maintenance of SAAS-Modernization/SAAS-ASP to SAAS-MMC communication links; the operation and maintenance of the associated Automated Data Processing Equipment (ADPE), bar-coding equipment, perform individual Warrior Tasks and Collective Warrior Battle Drills and an FTX.
Special Information:
A security eligibility of favorable National Agency Check (NAC) or Entrance National Agency Check (ENTNAC), per AR 370-67, paragraph 3-613. No security clearance is required to hold MOS 89B10. Reserve Component Soldiers will hand carry their original 201 file or a complete copy of the file to the service school. If the 201 file is mailed, it must arrive one week prior to the course start date. International Students are required to bring their dress uniform and optional physical fitness clothing, running shoes, and field uniforms.
Course: 645-89B10 Phase:
Course Title: AMMUNITION SPECIALIST
Course: 645-89B10 Phase: Course Length: 10 Weeks 3.0 Days
Verifiable Prerequisites
PULHES 222221 Required
Normal Red/Green (RG) Perception YES Required
Physical Demand Rating VERY HEAVY - LIFT OCCASIONAL OVER 100 LB, FREQUENT 50 LB Required
Must be a U.S. Citizen YES Required
Course Security Clearance Y - NONE Required
Pay Grade E1 - ENLISTED Through E6 - ENLISTED Required
ASVAB ST Score 091 Required
Service Component A - ACTIVE ARMY Required OR
G - NATIONAL GUARD Required OR
R - ARMY RESERVES Required
Prerequisite Courses
There are no Prerequisite Courses.
Text Prerequisites
There are no Prerequisites in the Text Prerequisites section. See other sections.
Course Scope:
Perform ammunition issue, receipt, storage, handling, rewarehousing, transportation, and inventory operations to include: operation and maintenance of rough terrain forklift, and clean burning diesel; operation and maintenance of the palletized load system; ammunition safehandling procedures; care and preservation of ammunition; the operation and maintenance
of manual and automated stock control and accounting records; the processing of manual and automated transaction and the creation and transmission of reports to higher headquarters; the establishment and maintenance of SAAS-Modernization/SAAS-ASP to SAAS-MMC communication links; the operation and maintenance of the associated Automated Data Processing Equipment (ADPE), bar-coding equipment, perform individual Warrior Tasks and Collective Warrior Battle Drills and an FTX.
Special Information:
A security eligibility of favorable National Agency Check (NAC) or Entrance National Agency Check (ENTNAC), per AR 370-67, paragraph 3-613. No security clearance is required to hold MOS 89B10. Reserve Component Soldiers will hand carry their original 201 file or a complete copy of the file to the service school. If the 201 file is mailed, it must arrive one week prior to the course start date. International Students are required to bring their dress uniform and optional physical fitness clothing, running shoes, and field uniforms.
