Combat Engineer (ARMY)

COMBAT ENGINEEROVERVIEW: Combat engineers primarily supervise, serve, or assist as a member of a team when they are tackling rough terrain in combat situations. They provide their expertise in areas such as mobility, counter-mobility, survivability, and general engineering.JOB DUTIES:Construct fighting positions, fixed/floating bridges, obstacles, and defensive positions.Place and detonate explosives.Conduct operations that include route clearance of obstacles and rivers.Prepare and install firing systems for demolition and explosives.Detect mines visually or with mine detectors.Requirements:Be between the ages of 17–40.Be a U.S. Citizen or Permanent Resident.Possess a High School Diploma or GED.Submit to background and medical screening.Receive a passing score on the ASVAB.TRAINING:Job training for combat engineers requires 14 weeks of One Station Unit Training, which includes Basic Combat Training and Advanced Individual Training. Part of this time is spent in the classroom and part in the field with on-the-job instructions.Some of the skills you’ll learn are:Basic demolitions.Basic explosive hazards.Constructing wire obstacles.Fixed bridge building.Basic urban operations.Operating heavy equipment.HELPFUL SKILLS:Ability to use hand and power tools.Perform strenuous physical activities over long periods of time.Interest in engineering.Enjoy working outdoors.EDUCATION BENEFITS:In the Army, qualified students can earn full-tuition, merit-based scholarships, allowances for books and fees, plus an annual stipend for living expenses.FUTURE CIVILIAN CAREERS:The skills you learn will help prepare you for a career in the fields of construction, building inspection, or building engineering. #J-18808-Ljbffr