(Army Civilian Acquired Skills Program (ACASP) designated MOS)
a. Major duties.
The carpentry and masonry specialist performs general heavy carpentry and masonry duties..
Duties for MOS 12W at each level of skill are:
(1) MOSC 12W1O.
Employ basic carpentry and masonry skills.
Constructs floor systems, stairs, roof systems, wall systems, masonry walls, concrete wall forms, and concrete slab forms.
Installs batter boards, suspended ceilings, exterior finishes, interior coverings, floor and wall tiles, and doors and windows.
Places concrete, applies roof coverings, fabricates joints and splices, erects pre-engineered buildings, prepares material takeoff lists, applies interior trim, identifies building materials, maintains carpentry and masonry tools, and rescues an electrical shock victim.
(2) MOSC 12W2O.
Constructs foundations, constructs overhead forms, and performs slump tests.
Coordinates construction planning and advises on carpentry and masonry construction.
Directs operational maintenance on assigned equipment.
Inspects carpentry and masonry components for proper installation in accordance and ensures employment of proper safety procedures.
b. Physical demands rating and qualifications for initial award of MOS.
Carpentry and masonry specialist must possess the following qualifications:
(1) A physical demands rating of moderate (Gold).
(2) A physical profile of 111221.
(3) Normal color vision.
(4) Qualifying scores.
(a)
A minimum score of 90 in aptitude area GM in Armed Services Vocational aptitude Battery (ASVAB) tests administered prior to 2 January 2002.
(b)
A minimum score of 88 in aptitude area GM on ASVAB tests administered on and after 2 January 2002.
(c)
A minimum OPAT score of Standing Long Jump (LJ) – 120 cm, seated Power Throw (PT) – 0350 cm, Strength Deadlift (SD) – 0120 lbs. and Interval Aerobic Run (IR) – 0036 shuttles in Physical Demand Category “Moderate” (Gold).
(5) Freedom from vertigo to permit climbing, balancing, and working in high places.
(6) Formal training (completion of MOS 12W course conducted under the auspices of USA Engineer Center & School) mandatory or meet civilian acquired skills criteria per Chapter 9-5 (5)
(b) of this pamphlet and paragraph (7) below.
(7) ACASP qualification criteria.
Must have a minimum of 2 years experience as an apprenticed member of a recognized United States Carpentry and Masonry association.
(a)
IAW table 9-1 of this pamphlet, Initial Entry Trainee (IET) who qualifies under the ACASP will not be required to attend Advanced Individual Training (AIT) for any additional training.
Upon completion of Basic Combat Training (BCT) Soldier Member will be processed IAW initial assignment instruction.
(b)
Approval and validation to qualify IET for ACASP is through the USAES, Engineer Personnel Development Office (EPDO)
c. Additional skill identifiers.
(Note: Refer to table 12-8 (Listing of universal ASI’s associated with all enlisted MOS)).
(1) P6–Project Management (skill level 2 thru 6 for personnel only).
d. Physical requirements and standards of grade.
Physical requirements and SG relating to each skill level are listed in the following tables:
(1) Table 10-12W-1. Physical requirements.
(2) Table 10-12W-2. Standards of grade TOE/MTOE.
(3) Table 10-12W-3. Standards of grade TDA.
Related Pages
- Army Military Occupational Specialties
- 12W MOS – Carpentry and Masonry Specialist
- 12R MOS – Interior Electrician
- 12N MOS – Horizontal Construction Engineer
- 12V MOS – Concrete and Asphalt Equipment Operator
- 12B MOS – Combat Engineer
- 12 Series MOS
- Army Additional Skill Identifiers
- Army Special Qualification Identifiers
- ASI P6 – Project Management