I received 63J at meps and it is a chemical equipment repair job can someone give me the details on this job and what i would do if mobilized. thank you.
Quartermaster and Chemical Equipment Repairer (63J) The Quartermaster and Chemical Equipment Repairer performs unit and direct/general support maintenance on tactical utility, precise power generation, laundry and bath equipment, pumps, engines, burners, filter units, smoke generation and water purification or associated items. The Quartermaster and Chemical Equipment Repairer is primarily responsible for supervising or performing maintenance on chemical equipment, quartermaster machinery, forced air-heaters and special purpose equipment. Some of your duties as a Quartermaster and Chemical Equipment Repairer may include: Maintaining and repairing electrical/fuel heater systems, pumps, decontamination systems, protective filter systems, smoke generator systems and quartermaster and chemical equipment electrical systems Job training for a Quartermaster and Chemical Equipment Repairer consists of nine weeks of Basic Training, where you'll learn basic Soldiering skills, and 11 weeks of Advanced Individual Training, including practice in marine engine maintenance and repair. Part of this time is spent in the classroom and part in the field. You'll learn: Internal combustion engine theory Use and care of hand and power tools Helpful attributes include: An interest in shop mechanics An interest in fixing engines and machinery An ability to use hand and power tools A preference for doing physical work Advanced level Quartermaster and Chemical Equipment Repairers supervise and train other Soldiers within the same discipline. The skills you learn as a Quartermaster and Chemical Equipment Repairer will help prepare you for a civilian career with the marine transportation, commercial fishing, oil exploration or oil drilling industries. You'll be able to consider a future as a marine engine mechanic.
