MOS 45E M1 ABRAMS Tank Turret Mechanic
The M1 ABRAMS tank turret mechanic performs unit maintenance of vehicular-mounted armament (including machine guns), associated fire control, and related systems on M1 and M728 combat engineer vehicle (CEV) turrets. Duties for MOS 45E at each skill level are:
a. Major duties.
(1) MOSC 45E1O. Diagnoses and troubleshoots malfunctions and performs other unit maintenance on vehicular-mounted armament, associated fire control, and related systems and components of M1 tanks, the CEV and associated equipment.
(2) MOSC 45E2O. Perform duties in preceding skill level, supervises lower grade soldiers and provides technical guidance to the soldiers in the accomplishment of their duties. Diagnoses and corrects malfunctions of vehicular-mounted armament, associated fire control, and related systems and components of the M1 and the CEV at the unit maintenance level.
b. Physical demands rating and qualifications for initial award of MOS.
M1 ABRAMS tank turret mechanics must possess the following qualifications:
(1) A physical demands rating of very heavy.
(2) A physical profile of 222222.
(3) Normal color vision.
(4) A minimum score of 100 in aptitude area MM.
(5) Formal training (completion of MOS 45E course conducted under the auspices of the USA Ordnance Center and School) mandatory.
c. Additional skill identifiers.
(1) K4-M1A2 Tank Operations and Maintenance.
(2) P5-Master Fitness Trainer.
(3) 4A-Reclassification Training.
d. Physical requirements and standards of grade.
Physical requirements and SG relating to each skill level are listed in the following tables:
(1) Table 10-45E-1. Physical requirements.
(2) Table 10-45E-2. Standards of grade TOE/MTOE.
(3) Table 10-45E-3. Standards of grade TDA.
