CHIEF ARTILLERY MECHANIC (973)
Supervises, instructs, and coordinates enlisted mechanics in repairing, overhauling, rebuilding, and testing all artillery materiel, electrical and nonelectrical fire control instruments, shoulder weapons, machine guns and mortars in a field or mobile military shop.
Inspects equipment to determine extent and type of repair required. Assigns work to units or to individuals. Inspects and tests completed work for serviceability. Personally performs more difficult and complex repair work using mechanic’s hand tools. Instructs personnel in use and maintenance of shop equipment and in technical aspects of repair.
Supervises maintenance of shop records and requisitions supplies, tools, and equipment. Must be able to read blueprints and lay out work for specifications, rough notes, and sketches.
SUGGESTED SUBSTITUTE
913 Artillery Mechanic, Light
914 Artillery Mechanic, Heavy
915 Artillery Mechanic, Heavy Antiaircraft
978 Artillery Mechanic, Light Antiaircraft
