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MOS 27H – Hawk Field Maintenance Equipment and Firing Repairer

MOS 27H – Hawk Field Maintenance Equipment and Firing Repairer
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MOS Duties – What Does This MOS Do?

Supervises maintenance on HAWK Field Maintenance Equipment.

Supervisory Duties

  • Performs and supervises duties performed at preceding levels of skill.
  • Establishes workloads and repair priorities.
  • Recommends procedure for receipt, storage, inspection, testing and repair of items.
  • Instructs lower ranking personnel in the technical aspect of FME, ATE, PAR, standard and system peculiar test equipment and mechanical/electromechanical repair of the HAWK system.
  • Organizes and conducts on the job training programs.
  • Establishes and maintains maintenance records.
  • Prepares maintenance reports.
  • The missile systems maintenance chief supervises, plans and coordinates overall maintenance of the AVENGER, ATACMS, BFVS, CHAPARRAL, DRAGON, HAWK, LCSS, MLRS, TOW, and VULCAN weapon systems and associated subsystems.
  • Supervises, inspects and evaluates activities of subordinate units or sections engaged in missile systems maintenance and associated supply activities.
  • Serves as missile maintenance control sergeant in maintenance control or operations element of a company, detachment, or comparable organization engaged in missile maintenance.
  • Assists in development and supervises quality assurance and quality control programs.
  • Senior NCO in logistical support activities and material acquisition process to include senior career management NCO or senior career advisor.
  • Serves as chief advisor to a reserve component and foreign military units and as chief instructor in major service schools.

Technical and Field Maintenance

  • Performs DS/GS level maintenance on the electronic systems of the PAR and the electrical, electronic, hydraulic, hydropneumatic, mechanical and electromechanical portions of the HAWK launcher and loader transporter.
  • Performs DS/GS level maintenance on the mechanical, electro-mechanical and cooling system portions of the Continuous Wave Radar (CWAR), High Power Illuminator Radar (HIPIR) and PAR.
  • Operates and performs unit and DS/GS level support maintenance on FME, ATE, standard and system peculiar test equipment.
  • Performs tests and adjusts components to specific tolerances and determines shortcomings and malfunctions in electronic assemblies, subassemblies, modules sand circuit elements with common and system peculiar test equipment.
  • Determines serviceability and disposition of defective assemblies, subassemblies, modules and circuit elements.
  • Repairs unserviceable items by removing and replacing defective components.
  • Performs load testing, maintenance calibration, and repair of system-related tools and equipment.
  • Operates and performs unit level maintenance on Shop 20 and Shop 21.
  • Operates and performs unit and DS/GS level maintenance support on the Mobile Team Shop (MTS).
  • Performs quality control measures and serves on maintenance and inspection teams.
  • Completes maintenance and supply forms.
  • Performs initial, in-process and final type inspections of designated system items and their assemblies, subassemblies, modules and circuit elements.
  • Installs equipment modifications and provides technical assistance to supported units.
  • Implements quality control measures, determines faulty work practices and demonstrates proper maintenance and troubleshooting techniques.
  • Isolates malfunctions in system interface circuits.
  • Performs as maintenance technical inspector.
  • Supervises maintenance and inspection teams.
  • Trains lower ranking personnel in technical aspects of FME, ATE, PAR, standard and system peculiar test equipment and mechanical and electromechanical repair of the HAWK system.
  • Prepares maintenance and supply forms.

Senior Electronic Maintenance Chief Duties

  • Plans and directs electronic maintenance operations at all levels of command and echelons of the Army.
  • Performs electronic maintenance staff functions.
  • Provides technical advice to commanders and staff concerning Army electronic maintenance and electronic logistic support matters.
  • Writes directives, policies and procedures which establishes Army electronic maintenance requirements.
  • Serves as senior staff noncommissioned officer (NCO) in electronic maintenance school staff.

Requirements – MOS Requirements for 27H

  • Must be a U.S. citizen
  • High School Diploma or GED
  • Normal color vision (required for electronics work)
  • No history of psychotic behavior or drug dependence
  • Successful completion of Advanced Individual Training (AIT)
  • Meet Army physical and medical standards

ASVAB Score – Required Scores for 27H

To qualify for MOS 27H, you’ll need the following ASVAB scores:

  • Electronics (EL): 102
  • General Technical (GT): 100 (Subject to confirmation based on latest requirements)

Military Occupation – What Is This MOS in the Army?

MOS 27H is a highly technical electronic and mechanical maintenance role in the Army, focused on ground-to-air missile system support, specifically the HAWK missile defense system.

It falls under the Electronic Maintenance and Missile Repair occupational field.

Length – How Long Is Training for 27H?

  • Basic Combat Training (BCT): 10 weeks
  • Advanced Individual Training (AIT): 42 weeks
  • Training Location: Likely at Fort Sill, OK or other designated Army Electronic Maintenance Schools

Total training time: Approximately 52 weeks (1 year)

Duty Stations – Where You Might Be Assigned

While HAWK systems are being phased out in the U.S., personnel trained in 27H may still be assigned to:

  • Fort Sill, OK
  • Fort Bliss, TX
  • Overseas installations supporting:
    • Allied nations still using HAWK systems
    • Foreign Military Sales (FMS) training programs
    • U.S. Army Reserve or National Guard units
  • Depot-level maintenance sites

MOS Salary – What Does a 27H Make?

As an enlisted soldier, your base pay depends on rank and time in service. Below is a general estimate (2025 base pay):

RankMonthly Pay (USD)Annual Pay (USD)
E-1 (Private)$1,918$23,016
E-2 (Private 2)$2,149$25,788
E-3 (PFC)$2,259 – $2,435$27,108 – $29,220
E-4 (Specialist)$2,503 – $3,006$30,036 – $36,072
E-5 (Sergeant)$2,730 – $3,704$32,760 – $44,448

Note: These figures do not include housing (BAH), food allowance (BAS), bonuses, or special duty pay. As a 27H, you may also be eligible for reenlistment bonuses or foreign duty pay, depending on assignment.

MOS with Similar Name

  • MOS 16E – Hawk Fire Control Crewmember
  • MOS 23Q – Hawk Fire Control Repairman
  • MOS 24C – Hawk Firing Section Mechanic
  • MOS 24E – Hawk Fire Control Mechanic
  • MOS 24F – Hawk Fire Control Mechanic
  • MOS 24H – Hawk Fire Control Repairer
  • MOS 27H – Hawk Field Maintenance Equipment and Firing Repairer
  • MOS 27J – Hawk Field Maintenance Equipment/Pulse Acquisition Radar
  • MOS 27K – Hawk Fire Control/Continuous Wave Radar

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  • MOS 27H – Hawk Field Maintenance Equipment and Firing Repairer
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