913 - FIELD ARTILLERY MECHANIC
[FA MECH]
Inspects, tests, maintains, and repairs light and heavy artillery pieces such as 155mm guns, 37mm antitank guns, and 75mm, 105mm, and 155mm howitzers.
May service and repair howitzers mounted in tanks and armored amphibian tractors. Must be thoroughly familiar with the construction and principles of operation of field and seacoast artillery pieces. Must be able to diagnose malfunctioning of artillery pieces. Must be capable of performing major repairs. Note—See also SSN's 839 and 915.