917 - HEAVY ANTIAIRCRAFT DIRECTOR TECHNICIAN (Designated Director)
[HVY AA DIRECTOR TECH (***)]
Performs electrical and mechanical repairs to fire control directors, such as the M7 or M9, used with heavy antiaircraft artillery (e.g., the 90mm) ; replaces worn or broken parts; makes precision adjustments to internal mechanisms.
Lubricates, adjusts, and repairs height finder mechanisms; replaces defective parts. Maintains and repairs generators and cable systems used with the director. Must be thoroughly familiar with the construction and principles of operation of directors, such as the M7 or M9. Must be able to diagnose malfunctioning of the equipment. Must be capable of performing major repairs.
Note—After the SSN enter one of the code letters from the list below, and in the parenthesis after the title enter the name of the director which the Marine is qualified to repair.
A—M7.
B—M9.