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Controlling Chaos as a Transportation Officer

justin — Fri, 10 Sep 2010 11:00:08 +0000

A typical United States Army base is one which is filled with movement and action. This is because there always seems to be trucks and aircraft entering and leaving the base. The flow can get quite chaotic at times. It is important that some semblance of order can be found in order to keep everything from falling apart. This includes making sure that the right cargo is getting on the right trucks and that the motor transport operators know where they are going and how to get there.

What You Will Do

As a transportation officer in the US Army, you will be in charge of creating and maintaining shipping schedules. You will also be in charge of making sure that the right vehicles will be in the right place at the right times. You will make sure that all cargo has been properly labeled and is being sent to the right places. You will also be in charge of inspecting cargo in order to make sure that it is in good condition before being shipped out and when it is received.

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Life of an Officer

When you work in this position, you will also be working as an officer in the US Army. As a result, you will be held to a higher standard than the rest of the soldiers. You will also go through different training. If you are ready to embrace the challenge of this position, click on the link above and get more information.

Why You Should be a Motor Transport Operator

justin — Thu, 09 Sep 2010 11:00:23 +0000

The United States Army uses motor vehicles to get everything from troops to equipment from one location to another. It is important not only that the proper cargo is loaded onto the right trucks. It is important that they are loaded on correctly. This involves shipping schedules and making sure the vehicles are where they are supposed to be when they are supposed to be there. This is the job of the Motor Transport Operator.

Driving the Truck

While you will be asked to drive many different kinds of motor vehicles, the most important vehicles you will be driving include the heavy transport vehicles. These are the flat beds and the other kinds of semi-trucks which will be used to move people and things across battle zones. You will also be asked to oversee the loading and unloading of the truck in order to make sure that the loads will not cause any damage to the motor vehicle.

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Specialized Skills

When you are working as a Motor transport operator, you will be trained with specialized skills in order to make sure that you will understand what your position entails. You will be taught everything you need to operate the vehicle properly as well as to make simple repairs if needed. This is all designed to help make sure that you will be able to get the truck and its contents to where they are supposed to be, when they are supposed to be there. Click on the link to find out even more about this position in the US Army.

Saving Lives as a Parachute Rigger

justin — Wed, 08 Sep 2010 11:00:05 +0000

There are times when the United States Army will ask soldiers to jump out of a perfectly good aircraft. When this happens, the soldier is putting his life into the expectation that the parachute being used will open as expected. If there is a problem with the parachute, it will cause the soldier to risk injury or possibly even death as a result. This is why the job of the parachute rigger in the US Army is so very important.

What You Will Do

When you work in this position, you will be expected to properly pack different types of chutes. You will be expected to pack everything from individual parachutes for troops to larger chutes used for equipment and vehicles. You will also be in charge of checking the material of the parachute in order to make sure that it is in good operational condition. If not, you are expected to make repairs or take the parachute out of service.

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Parachute Calculations

making drops into battle zones can be tricky. It is tricky enough when you are dealing with troops. When you are dealing with dropping a tank, it gets even more difficult. You will be taught how to make the proper calculations in order to rig the parachutes in such a way that they will support the full weight of the vehicle being dropped. Click on the link above if you are ready to get started in this or other careers in the US Army.

Mechanical Career as a CH-47 Helicopter Repairer

justin — Tue, 07 Sep 2010 11:00:08 +0000

The United States Army is well known for its extensive use of helicopters for different types of missions. These helicopters range in their size, features and mechanics. As a result, it is necessary for many of these helicopters to have specialized crews to work on them. These crews, such as the ones which work on the CH-47 have been specially trained to understand the different electrical and mechanical systems they will encounter when they are repairing the aircraft.

Important Work

Because of the nature of the use for the CH-47, there can be no time when a system failure will threaten the lives of those aboard. This is why the job of the CH-47 repairer is so important. Your work will have a direct result on the ability of the helicopter to be able to stay in the air and continue to perform missions. By making sure that the helicopter is working properly at all times, you will be helping to make sure that those relying on it will remain safe.

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Mechanical Training

You will be able to get mechanical training which most people will have to pay thousands in order to receive. This will not only help you while you are in the Army. It will also help you to move into a mechanical career after the Army. You will go through sixteen weeks of advanced training directly after you go through basic training. Click on the link above to find out even more about this rewarding career field.

Improve Your Career as an Unmanned Aircraft Systems Repairer

justin — Mon, 06 Sep 2010 11:00:58 +0000

The modern battlefield is something which is unrecognizable since the days of the civil war even. Everything has gone high tech. It is now even possible to fly into a battle zone without any pilots being in danger. The unmanned aircraft used by the United States Army are the most advanced in the world. They are used in a variety of different applications and it is always important that the aircraft are kept airworthy.

What You Will Do

You will put your technical skills to use when you work on the different systems necessary to keep the unmanned aircraft aloft as well as to make sure that there is constant communication between the ground and the aircraft. You will be in charge of installing new software into the aircraft as well as making sure that regular maintenance is kept up with so that the aircraft will spend less time in the hangar and more time in operations.

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Technical Training

In order to prepare you for your future, you will go through extensive training. After you go through basic training, you will go through 19 weeks of advanced training. You will be taught how to work on the different systems the aircraft use as well as to make sure that you understand what will be expected of you should you be caught in a war zone. Click on the link above to find outr even more about this rewarding career field.

Important Job as a Cavalry Scout

justin — Fri, 03 Sep 2010 11:00:22 +0000

The armor division is one of the most feared divisions in the United States Army. There is nothing an enemy force wants to hear less than the rumble of tanks as they close in on their position. This is because of the high accuracy of the tanks as well as the ability to sniff out the troop movements of the opposition with a high degree of accuracy. One of the important members of this team is the cavalry scout.

Reporting to the Commander

The commander is the brains of the armor division. The most up to date information is necessary in order to make sure that they will be able to make better decisions about what action needs to be taken as well as making sure that the actions are being carried out properly. It is the job of the cavalry scout to find out where the opposition lies as well as making sure to carry out plans and report on the success of the mission.

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What You Will Do

In order to make sure that the commander’s decisions are being carried out completely, you will be expected to operate in a variety of positions. This includes operating a number of different scout vehicles and operating fighting vehicles in missions. You will be expected to be more than a driver as you will also be expected to gain information which will help the commander to make better decisions. Click on the link above to find out more about this great opportunity in the US Army.

Why You Should be a Utilities Repairer

justin — Mon, 30 Aug 2010 11:00:24 +0000

The United States Army operates in different climates around the world. This is why it is necessary for the structures which are used by the military to be able to have the right amount of air conditioning and heating. This is to make sure that the crews working in hangars as well as the administration populating office buildings will be given the comfort that they need to be able to complete their mission to the best of their ability.

Training for Your Mission

When you work as a utilities repairer in the United States Army, you will receive the right training for your mission. You will be taught everything you need to know about HVAC and refrigeration units. You will go through a eleven week advanced training course after you go through a basic training course. This way you will be able to understand everything expected of you once you step on to the job.

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Career with a Future

The great thing about learning how to repair HVAC and refrigeration units is that your skills will be in demand no matter what part of the world you decide to live in after the US Army. With the skills and experience you will receive in the Army, you will be a hot candidate for a job in any organization. This will help you to get a job you will be able to make into a career. Click on the link above to find out even more about this great career opporetunity.

Nail Your Future as a Carpentry and Masonry Specialist

justin — Fri, 27 Aug 2010 11:00:02 +0000

Throughout the world, it is necessary to build structures. This is especially true of the United States Army. The structures being used by the Army need to be able to house troops and necessary equipment. This is why it is important that the people who are responsible for building the structures around the world have the best knowledge available. Those working as a carpentry and masonry specialist in the US Army have an important job.

Building for the Base

The majority of the work you will do as a carpentry and masonry specialist in the US Army will be to build structures on the bases themselves. These structures will need to stand the test of time and will often need to be able to withstand enemy attacks. You will learn how to reinforce the structures so that they will not easily be toppled even with a direct mortar hit.

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Building for the Community

Other than building for the base, you will be expected to build for the community at large. This will be to help in making sure that structures such as hospitals and shelters are available for war torn regions around the world. Often the construction you will be responsible for will be to complete humanitarian efforts the United States has become involved in. This is a very rewarding part of your job. Click on the link above to find out even more about this career ojpportunity.

Mechanical Career as a UH-60 Helicopter Repairer

justin — Thu, 26 Aug 2010 11:00:33 +0000

Helicopters are used every day in the United States Army. These are used for a variety of different reasons. As such, they come in a variety of different sizes with a variety of different engines. Because of the specialized nature of the engines and other important systems on each helicopter, it is necessary for some specialization in those who repair the helicopters. This is why those who repair the UH-60 are in a separate class all onto themselves.

Repairing Necessary Systems

A very large part of the job you will be doing is to make sure that the UH-60 is being properly maintained at all times. This will make sure that the helicopter will spend more time being used rather than in the hangar being worked on. You will be trained to work on all of the major systems necessary to the proper function of the helicopter as well as the specialized systems used in special missions.

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Training for Your Mission

In order to make sure that you know what you are doing, you will go through training on the different systems you will encounter and the mechanical skills you will need to bring to the job. You will go through a basic training course which will teach you basic combat information. You will also go through 15 weeks of advanced training to understand the specific requirements of your job. Click on the link above to find out even more about this job.

Fly High as an Air Traffic Control Equipment Repairer

justin — Wed, 25 Aug 2010 11:00:00 +0000

Aircraft are used every day in the United States Army. It is important that the aircraft is able to take off and land in an organized manner. This makes sure that they will not run any risk of an in-air collision or that there will be any back-ups at the runways and airways. Making sure that this organization happens is through the use of air traffic control equipment. This is why it is important that this equipment is always operational.

The Job You Will Do

as an air traffic control equipment repairer, you will be expected to inspect and maintain the equipment. Through regular maintenance of the equipment used, there is a likelihood there will be no problems in the equipment. If there are problems, it will be simple and easy to troubleshoot the problem so that you will be able to perform the necessary repairs as they are needed.

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Training for Your Career

In order to get you ready for your career, you will go through basic training as well as advanced training. Here you will learn everything you will need to be able to walk right out of training and on to the job. You will learn through a combination of classroom education as well as hands-on training. You will also receive on-going training to keep you up to speed with the new technology. Click on the link above to find out even more about this and other careers in the Army.