1171 - Water Support Technician

Summary

Water Support Technicians install, operate, inspect, and perform preventive and corrective maintenance on pumps, water purification equipment, water storage/distribution systems, and laundry and shower facilities.

They conduct and evaluate water surveys, water reconnaissance, and water quality analysis as well as establish and maintain water disposal systems.

These technicians also plan, install, and repair the plumbing systems of structures.

Corporals through Staff Sergeants are afforded the opportunity to attend a skill progression course.

The Advanced Water Support Technician course (M03UAC2) provides in-depth instruction on code requirements, water reconnaissance, planning water support, designing plumbing systems, and diagnosing electrical malfunctions on water support equipment.

An apprenticeship program, leading to U.S.

Department of Labor certification as a Journeyman, is available to Water Support Technicians under the United Services Military Apprenticeship Program (USMAP).

Prerequisites

Must have normal color vision.

Must possess a CL score of 95 or MM score of 95 or higher.

Requirements

Complete the Basic Water Support Technician Course (M031102), Marine Corps Engineer School, Camp Lejeune, NC.

Skill progression course for the Water Support Technician (SSgt to Cpl) is the Advanced Water Support Technician Course (M03UAC2).

POI CID

M031102

Duties

For a complete listing of duties and tasks, refer to reference (l), Marine Corps Engineer and Utilities Training and Readiness Manual.

Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators 51-8031.

Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers 51-6011.

Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters 47-2152.

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