1833 - Assault Amphibious Vehicle (AAV) Crewmember

Summary

An Assault Amphibian Crewmember performs various duties related to the operation and maintenance of Amphibious Vehicles (AV), to include tactical employment, gunnery using the onboard weapon systems, communications, and maneuver.

AA Crewmembers employ their vehicle in support of Infantry units during ship to objective maneuver and during subsequent operations ashore.

Typical duties may include preventive and corrective maintenance, and pre-combat checks and inspections on the AV and its associated equipment in order to support both amphibious and land operations.

Prerequisites

Must have normal color vision.

Must have a WS-B(+) water survival qualification.

Must have vision correctable to 20/20 in both eyes.

Must possess an EL score of 90 or GT score of 90 or higher.

Must meet MOS classification standards as listed in the glossary (pg.

xiv) prior to graduating from recruit training.

Must possess the psychological and physiological qualifications required for licensing as an Ordnance Vehicle Operator; see reference (cz).

Must meet initial strength test standards associated with PEF assignments as listed in the glossary (pg.

xiv) prior to shipping to recruit training.

Requirements

Complete the Assault Amphibian Crewmember Course (M10AHY3), Camp Pendleton, CA.

Entry level and lateral move Marines must complete the Amphibian Crewmember Course (M10AHY3) for assignment as a primary MOS.

Must have WS-I water survival qualification.

Prior to being assigned the billet of “Vehicle Commander”, Corporals must complete the Assault Amphibian Vehicle Commander Course (M1018Q3).

Prior to being assigned the billet “Company Master Gunner”, Sergeants must complete the U.S.

Army Master Gunner Common Core Course (A03WZ32).

POI CID

M10AHY3, M10AH23

Duties

For a complete listing of duties and tasks, refer to reference (n), Assault Amphibious Vehicle Training and Readiness Manual.

First-Line Supervisor of Weapons Specialist/Crew Members 55-2012.

Infantry 55-3016.

Armored Assault Vehicle Crew Members 55-3013.

Machine Gunner, 0331.

Ground Command and Control (C2) Operations NCO, 8711.

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