Army National Guard
nn The Army National Guard utilizes many forms of sophisticated equipment on and off the field.
As a Special Electronic Devices Repairer, you will ensure that vital instruments and tools are meticulously maintained and operational.
This includes night vision equipment, electronic distance and azimuth-orienting devices, battlefield illumination devices, nuclear, biological, and chemical warning and measuring devices, and others.n n Specific duties of the Special Electronic Devices Repairer include: testing instruments, navigational controls, and simulators; reading technical diagrams and manuals; replacing parts; ensuring quality control measures; and troubleshooting and inspecting equipment.
Advanced level Special Electronic Devices Repairers are expected to supervise and train other Soldiers in the craft.n n Helpful Skills n Interest in mathematics, solving problems, and electronic equipment repairn Strong attention to detailn n Through your training, you will develop the skills and experience to enjoy a civilian career with the Federal Aviation Administration, the National Aeronautics and Space Administration, or the National Weather Service.n n Earn While You Learn n Instead of paying to learn these skills, get paid to train.
In the Army National Guard, you will learn these valuable job skills while earning a regular paycheck and qualifying for tuition assistance.n n Job training for a Special Electronic Devices Repairer requires 10 weeks of Basic Training, where you learn basic Soldiering skills.
Advanced Individual Training consists of 25 weeks of training.
Training is spent in a classroom, practicing on equipment, and in the field under simulated combat conditions.nn