Fire Control Repairer
The Fire Control Repairer serves in a Maintenance Support Company of the Brigade Support Battalion (BSB) within an Air Assault capable Infantry Brigade Combat Team. Their primary responsibility is to maintain and repair fire control equipment used in the military. They are specifically responsible for maintaining one Fire Control Shop Set and two Electrical Systems Toolboxes, which are valued at over $85,000. Additionally, they oversee a team consisting of three NCOs and three soldiers, managing tasks such as quality assurance/quality control (QA/QC) and the completion of maintenance work orders. They are also responsible for managing bench stock worth over $850,000. The Fire Control Repairer plays a crucial role in maintaining the morale, training, health, welfare, discipline, and mentoring of the three soldiers under their supervision.
Fire Control Repairer
As a Fire Control Repairer, the individual is responsible for supervising soldiers and the maintenance of direct and general support for various fire control equipment. This includes repairing and maintaining laser range finders, ballistic computers, laser observation devices, laser designators, thermal imaging systems, periscopes, telescopes, commander’s weapon station/auxiliary sights, aiming circles, image transfer assemblies, quadrants, mount assemblies, fire control support equipment, and test, measurement, and diagnostic equipment. In addition to maintenance tasks, they also perform battlefield damage assessment and repair. The Fire Control Repairer plays a crucial role in ensuring that fire control systems are operational and accurate, contributing to the effectiveness of military operations.