Ordnance (91A)

 

OVERVIEW

 

Ordnance officers are responsible for ensuring that weapons systems, vehicles and equipment are ready and available — and in perfect working order — at all times. They also manage the developing, testing, fielding, handling, storage and disposal of munitions.

 

JOB DUTIES

 

Commanding and controlling operations during land combat

Coordinate employment of ordnance Soldiers at all levels of command 

 

REQUIREMENTS

 

Those who want to serve must first take the Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery and score a minimum of 110 in the General Technical (GT) section; a series of tests that helps you better understand your strengths and identify which Army jobs are best for you.

 

TRAINING

 

Job training for an ordnance officer requires completion of the Ordnance Officer Basic Course, where you’ll learn leadership skills, tactics, maintenance and operational aspects of weapons and vehicles used in an ordnance platoon. Your training will take place in classrooms and in the field.

 

HELPFUL SKILLS

 

Self-discipline

Physically fit 

Perform under physical and mental pressures Make decisions quickly and on your own 

 

FUTURE CIVILIAN CAREERS

 

While there is no directly related job for an ordnance officer in the civilian world, the leadership skills you acquire as an Army officer will help you in many types of careers. An officer in the Army is most closely related to a key manager in a corporation.