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Military Weapon Repair Officers
Median Salary
80,510
Workforce Count
39,626
Overview
What are the responsibilities of this role?
Weapon repair and maintenance officers manage the activities and personnel engaged in the maintenance and repair of the Military’s weapons, from small arms to nuclear missiles, and their associated equipment. They oversee inspections, inventory, check-out procedures, and shop operations. These officers must have expert knowledge in the design, operation, and safe shipment and employment of military weapons.
What is the work environment like?
Weapon repair and maintenance officers usually work on bases or ships. Due to the need to keep forces supplied with weapons and munitions, weapon repair and maintenance officers may spend time outdoors in all types of weather.
How many people have this role in the Military?
39,626
Compensation
Understanding How Military Pay is More Than Just a Salary
Base pay is the standard income you’ll earn as a service member, providing a stable foundation to start achieving your financial goals.
- Always fixed based on rank and service time.
- Distributed monthly.
What is the typical salary range?
Salary by Years of Service
$102,442
2 Years
$74,476
6 Years
$102,442
10+ Years
Median Salary
Military Details
What Service Branches offer this role?
Is this a staff or leadership role?
Officers are service members who plan, direct operations and manage enlisted personnel, developing a broad range of leadership-related skills.
Learn More About Enlisted and Officer PathsWhat does the training for this role entail?
Job training for weapon repair and maintenance officers primarily consists of classroom instruction and on-the-job learning in various training environments. Like other officers, they complete a comprehensive training program covering responsibilities, military structure and etiquette, traditions, and leadership development. Job-specific training may include:
- Ordnance transportation, handling, and storage
- Maintenance and repair of weapons systems and ordnance
- Arming/disarming techniques
- Basic electronics/electricity fundamentals
- Hazards and identification of United States and foreign munitions
Education
What level of education do professionals in this role have?
Which college majors best prepare you for this role?
- Construction/Heavy Equipment/Earthmoving Equipment Operation
- Well Drilling/Driller
- Blasting/Blaster
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Learn More About Paying For CollegeSkills and Interest
What knowledge is essential to bring to the table?
- Public Safety and Security
- Mathematics
- Law and Government
- Mechanical
- Engineering and Technology
What personality traits help people thrive in this role?
Realistic
You love hands-on work and solving practical problems — like fixing things and building stuff.
Conventional
You like structure, staying organized, and working with systems to get things done efficiently.
Investigative
You love figuring out how things work and researching subjects that interest you.
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