a. Major duties.
A Soldier in MOS 15R performs and/or supervises inspections, maintenance and modifications according to drawings, blueprints, directives, technical manuals, and safety procedures on the AH-64A/D armament, electrical and avionics systems and cryptographic equipment to include the electrical, electronic, mechanical, and pneudraulics systems associated with AH-64A/D Armament/Missile Fire Control Systems.
Tests, troubleshoots and repairs test sets and diagnostic equipment.
Maintains records on weapons and subsystems.
Uses and performs operator maintenance on common and special tools.
Prepares aircraft related maintenance forms and records.
Typically assigned to Aviation Field or Sustainment maintenance units.
Duties for MOS 15R at each level of skill are:
(1) MOSC 15R1O.
Removes and installs aircraft subsystem assemblies such as engines, rotors, gearboxes, transmissions, mechanical flight controls and their components.
Services and lubricates aircraft and subsystems.
Prepares aircraft for inspections and maintenance checks.
Performs scheduled inspections and assists in performing special inspections.
Performs limited maintenance operational checks and assists in diagnosing and troubleshooting aircraft subsystems using special tools and equipment as required.
Maintains facilities for storage of flammable and hazardous materials.
Requisitions and maintains shop and bench stock for repair of aircraft systems and equipment.
Uses and performs operator maintenance on tools, special tools and aircraft ground support equipment.
Prepares forms and records related to aircraft maintenance.
(2) MOSC 15R2O.
Performs duties described in paragraph (1) and provides technical guidance to subordinate personnel.
Performs operational checks and scheduled inspections.
Diagnoses and troubleshoots malfunctions in aircraft subsystems.
Monitor hazardous material control and storage.
(3) MOSC 15R3O.
Supervises and provides technical guidance to subordinate personnel performing duties described in paragraphs (1, 2) and evaluates the technical training program.
Evaluate maintenance operations and facilities for compliance with directives, technical manuals, work standards, safety procedures and operational policies.
Performs maintenance trend analysis and applies production control, quality control and other maintenance management principles and procedures to airplane maintenance operations.
Plans, conducts and supervises aircraft technical inspections.
Compute basic weight and balance records.
Participate in maintenance test flights.
Ensure compliance with aircraft configuration control, Army Oil Analysis Program and test measuring diagnostic calibration.
(4) MOSC 15R4O.
Supervises aircraft maintenance and technical inspection activities.
Determine man-hours, personnel, parts and facility requirements to repair aircraft and associated equipment.
Plans aircraft maintenance areas, component repair shops and facilities.
Instructs subordinates in aircraft repair and technical inspection techniques and procedures according to directives, technical manuals, work standards and operational policies.
Maintains supply economy and discipline.
Supervises the technical training program.
Prepares evaluations, special reports and records pertaining to aircraft maintenance repair and related activities.
Recommends and administers plans and policies.
b. Physical demands rating and qualifications for initial award or reclassification of MOS.
(1)
AH-64 attack helicopter repairers must possess the following qualifications:
Waivers, and/or exceptions must be approved by Cdr, USAACE, ATTN: ATZQ-CDF-P, Ft Rucker, AL 36362-5000, (http://www.rucker.army.mil/usaace/directorates/cdid/opfd/iw_enlisted.html).
(a)
A physical demands rating of Moderate (Gold).
(b)
A physical profile of 222211.
(c)
ormal color vision.
(d)
Qualifying scores.
1.
A minimum score of 100 in aptitude area MM in Armed Services Vocational aptitude Battery (ASVAB) tests administered prior to 2 January 2002.
2.
A minimum score of 97 in aptitude area MM on ASVAB tests administered on and after 2 January 2002 and prior to 1 July 2004.
3.
A minimum score of 99 in aptitude area MM on ASVAB tests administered on and after 1 July 2004.
4.
A Minimum OPAT score of Standing Long Jump (LJ) -0120 cm, Seated Power Throw (PT) – 0350 cm, Strength Deadlift (SD) – 0120 lbs., and Interval Aerobic Run (IR) – 0036 shuttles in Physical Demands Category “Moderate” (Gold).
(e)
A high school graduate or equivalent.
(f)
Formal training (completion of a resident MOS 15R course conducted under the auspices of The United States Army Aviation Center of Excellence (USAACE).
(g)
Reclassification: Must meet the above qualifications and all prerequisites IAW AR 614-200 Chapter 3-19 and AR 40-501 Chapter 3.
Must be in the grade of SPC (non-promotable) or below unless they have held an aviation maintenance/component repairer CMF 15 MOS for a minimum of 12 months at skill level 1 or 2, 18 months at skill level 3 or 24 months at skill level 4
1. Active Component:
Soldiers that do not meet the above qualifications must submit a determination packet to Cdr, USAACE, ATTN: ATZQ-CDF-P, Ft Rucker, AL 36362-5000, (http://www.rucker.army.mil/usaace/directorates/cdid/opfd/iw_enlisted.html).
2. National Guard:
Soldiers that do not meet the above qualifications must submit a determination packet through National Guard Bureau, ATTN: NGB-ARNG-AV, 111 South George Mason Drive, Arlington, VA 22204-1382, (http://www.rucker.army.mil/usaace/directorates/cdid/opfd/iw_enlisted.html).
3. Reserve Component:
Soldiers that do not meet the above qualifications must submit a determination packet through Commander, 11th Aviation Command, ATTN: G3 (ARRC-AKY-OP), 1160 Brandenburg Station Road, Ft Knox, KY 40121-4190, (http://www.rucker.army.mil/usaace/directorates/cdid/opfd/iw_enlisted.html).
(2)
Alcohol and drug abuse as defined below will disqualify any Soldier or potential enlistee from this MOS.
This disqualification will not be waived, even though the Soldier/potential enlistee satisfactorily completes the Army Substance Abuse Program (ASAP) or a civilian equivalent, except as specified below:
(a)
A medically diagnosed history of alcohol abuse as defined in the substance use disorder section of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual, 4th Edition, 2000 “text revision” (DSM-IV) (http://www.psych.org/MainMenu/Research/DSMIV.aspx) is disqualifying.
Cdr, HRC may waive this disqualification after a Soldier/potential enlistee in this MOS successfully completes the Army ASAP Education, out-patient or inpatient programs or its civilian equivalent, based on the recommendations of the chain of command and the Cdr, USA Aeromedical Center.
A Soldier/potential enlistee who completes any aspect of ASAP and is involved in an additional offense involving alcohol or alcohol abuse will be immediately reclassified or denied enlistment in this MOS as a high risk.
(b)
Except as provided in (e) below, a wrongful or improper use of narcotic or other controlled substance or dangerous drug as defined by Title 21 United States Code (USC) Controlled Substances Act, Section 801, et seq, (http://www.deadiversion.usdoj.gov/21cfr/21usc/801.htm) is disqualifying.
(c)
A positive result of urine test administered per AR 600-85 The Army Substance Abuse Program, that leads to medical evaluation and a finding of “no diagnosis apparent, improper use” is disqualifying.
(d)
Except as provided in (e) below, a documented instance of the use, sale, transfer, possession, or manufacture of any narcotic or other controlled substance or dangerous drug as defined by 21 USC 801, et seq, is disqualifying.
A documented instance includes conviction by any courts martial or any civilian court.
Convictions include juvenile adjudication, non-judicial punishment under Article 15, UCMJ, or voluntary confession after proper rights warning according to Article 31(b), UCMJ.
(e)
A Soldier or potential enlistee will not be disqualified for teenage civilian experimentation with marijuana or other cannabinoids disclosed in voluntary confessions of drug experimentation documented solely by information obtained from DD Form (SF) 2808 Report of Medical Examination or DD Form (SF) 2807-2 Medical Prescreen of Medical History Report.
(Experimentation is defined as one time use or casual use over a short period of time resulting from peer pressure.)
The use disclosed must have occurred prior to the individual’s 18th birthday, and prior to enlistment in any armed force.
(3)
MOS closed for reclassification to Soldiers who have been deemed permanently non-deployable in accordance with AR 614-30, AR 40-501, AR 220-1 and AR 600-8-101.
Soldiers must meet the minimum criteria for retain-ability stated in AR 600-60, paragraph 4-2(b) and be fully deployable to all locations and echelons.
c. Additional skill identifiers.
(Note: Refer to table 12-8 for (Listing of universal ASI’s associated with all enlisted MOS)).
(1) B3 – UH-72 Helicopter Repairer (COMPO II Only) (Effective 201905)
(2) Q2—Aviation Life Support Equipment (ALSE)
(3) K1 – Special Operations Aviation Combat Skills Graduate (160th SOAR enlisted personnel only) (Effective 20211001)
d. Physical requirements and standards of grade.
Physical requirements and SG relating to each skill level are listed in the following tables:
(1) Table 10-15R-1. Physical requirements.
(2) Table 10-15R-2. Standards of grade TOE/MTOE.
(3) Table 10-15R-3. Standards of grade TDA.