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3536 - Vehicle Recovery Operator
Summary
A Vehicle Recovery Operator operates the MK36 and MKR15 tactical wheeled wrecker to recover disabled and destroyed tactical wheeled vehicles in support of combat and garrison operations.
In addition, the Vehicle Recovery Operator performs crew/operator level maintenance and maintains all associated tools and equipment for vehicles and equipment, to rated capacity, of which licensed to operate.
This MOS will be assigned as a NMOS only.
Prerequisites
Must hold MOS 3531 or 3537 as a primary MOS.
Must possess a valid medical examiners certificate.
TM 11240-15/3G page 2-4 under Class A (Wrecker/Recovery Tactical Vehicles) Platform Specific Requirements lists Medical Examiner’s Certificate per chapter 3, Section 3-4.d.
Hazardous/Explosives is not required.
Requirements
Complete the Vehicle Recovery Operators Course (A16CAJ1), Marine Detachment, Ft Leonard Wood, MO.
POI CID
A16CAJ1
Duties
For a complete listing of duties and tasks, refer to reference (x), Motor Transport Training and Readiness Manual.
Related SOC Title & Code
Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators 53-7051.
First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Transportation and Material-Moving Machine and Vehicle Op 53-1031.
Related Military Skill
Motor Vehicle Operator, 3531.
Motor Transport Operations Chief, 3537.