As members of an AAV crew or unit, AAV crewmen perform various duties incident to the operation and maintenance of assault
amphibious vehicles and the up-gunned weapons station (UGWS) MK19 40 MM/50 CAL M2. AAV crewman prepares AAVs for the tactical employment of troops and equipment during ship to shore movement and subsequent operations ashore.
Prerequisites.
(1) Must possess a GT score of 90 or higher.
(2) Must have a CWS II swimmer qualification.
(3) Must have vision correctable to 20/20.
(4) Must have normal color vision.
Requirements.
(1) Complete the Assault Amphibian Crewman Course, Camp Pendleton, CA.
(2) Section Leaders (SSgt/Sgt) must complete the Assault Amphibian Unit Leader Course, Camp Pendleton, CA.
Duties.
For a complete listing of duties and tasks, refer to reference (p), Assault Amphibious Training and Readiness Manual.
Related SOC Classification/SOC Code.
Armored Assault Vehicle Crew Members 55-3013.
Related Military Skill.
M1A1 Tank Crewman, 1812.
