LAV crewmen are knowledgeable in security and reconnaissance missions in support of the MAGTF. Noncommissioned officers are assigned as vehicle commanders and LAV- 25 gunners.
Prerequisites.
(1) Must possess a GT score of 90 or higher.
(2) Must be qualified as basic infantryman and having completed training at either Schools of Infantry, at the Infantry Training Battalion (ITB) as a 0311. Marines seeking an MOS lateral move (LAT Move) to the 0313 MOS are still required to complete ITB training if they have not been previously qualified in an infantry MOS 0311, 0331, 0341, 0351, or 0352.
(3) Must be qualified as a 4th class swimmer.
(4) Vision of 20/200 must be correctable to 20/20.
(5) Must possess the psychological and physiological qualifications required for licensing as a Government motor vehicle operator; see references (av) and (aw).
(6) Must have a current state driver’s license and a past driving record appropriate for issue of SF-46 as evidenced by a search of the National Driver Register.
Requirements.
Complete the LAV Crewman Course for assignment as a primary MOS.
Duties.
For a complete listing of duties and tasks, refer to reference (g), Training and Readiness Manual.
Related SOC Classification/SOC Code.
Armored Assault Vehicle Crew Members 55-3013.
Related Military Skill.
M1A1 Tank Crewman, 1812.
USMC
The LAV crewman provides driving and 1st echelon maintenance skills for all mission role vehicles organic to the LAR battalion. The LAV crewman also provides gunnery and weapons skills for the employment of the 25mm chain gun, the coaxial and pintle-mounted 7.62mm machineguns and thermal optics on the LAV-25 variant.
