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Helping the Army Stay at the Ready

This school's motto: "Armament for Peace."

A key component to the Army's success is the maintenance of a wide range of weapons systems, commonly called "ordnance." Ordnance Soldiers ensure that weapons systems, vehicles, and equipment are ready and available - and in perfect working order - at all times.

During AIT, you will gain the basic knowledge and hands-on skills to perform mechanical maintenance on tanks, small arms weapons, Humvees and trucks, generators, air conditioners, and equipment such as laundry, bath units and water purifiers. Depending on your selected Army job, you could also learn machinist and welding skills.

While in the Army, Ordnance Soldiers have the opportunity to obtain certification with national technical accrediting agencies, such as the American Welding Society (AWS), the National Institute of Metalworking Skills (NIMS), and the Automotive Society of Excellence (ASE). Additionally, many of these skills also translate into college credit towards a degree.

Army Jobs Trained at This School

• Armament Repairer (45K)
• Artillery Mechanic (63D)
• Fire Control Repairer (45G)
• M1 ABRAMS Tank System Maintainer (63A)
• Quartermaster and Chemical Equipment Repairer (63J)
• Small Arms/Artillery Repairer (45B)
• Track Vehicle Repairer (63H)
• Bradley Fighting Vehicle System Maintainer (63M)
• Machinist (44E)
• Metal Worker (44B)
• Light-Wheel Vehicle Mechanic (63B)

Related Civilian Jobs

• Automotive Technician
• Machinist
• Welder
• HVAC Mechanic
• Gunsmith
• Metal Worker
• Heavy Equipment Mechanic
• Marine Engine Mechanic

Contact a recruiter to learn more about all the valuable educational opportunities, and all the other excellent benefits in the Army National Guard.