Military Occupational Classification and Structure - U.S. Army

a n d s h o p o p e r a t i o n s . I n s t r u c t s p e r s o n n e l a n d c o n d u c t s t e c h n i c a l
training in aircraft engine system maintenance, supply and safety
techniques. Evaluates the technical training program. Monitors requisition
of parts, tools, and supplies.
b. Physical demands rating and qualifications for initial award of
MOS. Aircraft powerplant repairers (MOS 68B) must be in grade
specialist (E4) (non-promotable) or below unless they have held a
CMF 67 MOS for a minimum of 12 months at skill level 1 or 2, 18
months at skill level 3 or 24 months at skill level 4. Waivers and/or
exceptions must be approved by Cdr, USAAVNC, ATTN: ATZO-
AP, Ft Rucker, AL 36363-5000.
(1) Aircraft powerplant repairers must possess the following additional
qualifications:
(a) A physical demands rating of very heavy.
(b) A physical profile of 222222.
(c) Normal color vision.
(d) A minimum score of 105 in aptitude area MM.
(e) Formal training (completion of a resident MOS 68B course
conducted under the auspices of the U.S. Army Aviation School)
m a n d a t o r y o r m e e t t h e A C A S P c r i t e r i a l i s t e d i n A R 6 0 1 - 2 1 0 .
Waiver for formal training or ACASP criteria must be submitted to
Cdr, USAAVNC, ATTN: ATZQ-AP, Ft Rucker, AL 36362 for
approval.
(2) Alcohol and drug abuse as defined below will disqualify any
soldier or potential enlistee from this MOS. This disqualification
will not be waived, even though the soldier/potential enlistee satisfactorily
completes the Army Alcohol or Drug Abuse Rehabilitation
Program or a civilianequivalent, except as specified below:
(a) A medically diagnosed history of alcohol abuse as defined in
the substance use disorder section of the Diagnostic and Statistical
Manual III, 3rd Edition, 1980 (DSM III) is disqualifying. Cdr,
PERSCOM may waive this disqualification after a soldier/potential
enlistee in this MOS successfully completes the Army Alcohol and
Drug Abuse Prevention and Control Program (ADAPCP) Track I, II
or III, or its civilian equivalent, based on the recommendations of
the chain of command and the Cdr, USA Aeromedical Center. A
soldier/potential enlistee who completes any aspect of the ADAPCP
program and is involved in an additional offense involving alcohol
or alcohol abuse will be immediately reclassified or denied enlistment
in this MOS as a high risk.
(b) Except as provided in (e) below, a wrongful or improper use
of narcotic or other controlled substance or dangerous drug as defined
by 21 USC 801, et seq, is disqualifying.
(c) A positive result of urine test administered per AR 600-85
that leads to medical evaluation and a finding of “no diagnosis
apparent, improper use” is disqualifying.
(d) Except as provided in (e) below, a documented instance of
the use, sale, transfer, possession, or manufacture of any narcotic or
other controlled substance or dangerous drug as defined by 21 USC
801, et seq, is disqualifying. A documented instance includes conviction
by any courts martial or any civilian court. Convictions
include juvenile adjudication, non judicial punishment under Article
15, UCMJ, or voluntary confession after proper rights warning according
to Article 31(b), UCMJ.
(e) A soldier or potential enlistee will not be disqualified for
t e e n a g e c i v i l i a n e x p e r i m e n t a t i o n w i t h m a r i j u a n a o r o t h e r c a n -
nabinoids disclosed in voluntary confessions of drug experimentation
documented solely by information obtained from DD Form
1966, SF 88 or SF 93. (Experimentation is defined as one time use
or casual use over a short period of time resulting from peer pressure.)
The use disclosed must have occurred prior to the individual’s
18th birthday, and prior to enlistment in any armed force.
c. Additional skill identifiers.
(1) A2—Aviation Safety.
(2) P5—Master Fitness Trainer.
(3) 2S—Battle Staff Operations (skill level 3 and above).
(4) 4A—Reclassification Training.
d. Physical requirements and standards of grade. Physical requirements
and SG relating to each skill level are listed in the
following tables:
DA PAM 611–21 • 31 March 1999
(1) Table 10-68B-1. Physical requirements.
(2) Table 10-68B-2. Standards of grade TOE/MTOE.
(3) Table 10-68B-3. Standards of grade TDA.
10–189. 68D—Aircraft Powertrain Repairer (Acft
Powertrain Rep), CMF 67
a. Major duties. The aircraft powertrain repairer supervises, inspects
and performs aviation unit (AVUM), intermediate (AVIM)
and depot maintenanceon aircraft powertrain systems. Duties for
MOS 68D at each level of skill are:
( 1 ) M O S C 6 8 D 1 O . R e m o v e s a n d r e p l a c e s p o w e r t r a i n q u i l l s ,
transmissions adapting parts, rotary wing hub and tanks. Disassembles
friction dampers and hanger assemblies. Disassembles, repairs,
reassembles, adjusts, balances and aligns powertrain components,
systems and subsystems to include main and tail rotor hub assemblies
according to directives. Applies corrosion preventative proced
u r e s . C l e a n s , p r e s e r v e s a n d s t o r e s p o w e r t r a i n c o m p o n e n t s .
Performs nondestructive inspections on aircraft components and related
items. Uses and performs operator maintenance on ground
support equipment, common and special tools. Maintains facilities
for storage of flammable and hazardous materials. Requisitions and
maintains shop and bench stock for repair of aircraft powertrain
systems and subsystems. Prepares request for turn-ins and repair
parts for powertrain components. Prepares forms and records related
to aircraft maintenance.
(2) MOSC 68D2O. Performs duties described in paragraph (1)
and provides technical guidance to subordinate personnel. Diagnoses
and troubleshoots malfunctions in aircraft powertrain components
and their subcomponents. Participates in maintenance test flights as
required.
(3) MOSC 68D3O. Supervises and provides technical guidance to
subordinate personnel performing aircraft powertrain system maintenance
and nondestructive inspection. Evaluates maintenance operat
i o n s a n d f a c i l i t i e s f o r c o m p l i a n c e w i t h d i r e c t i v e s , t e c h n i c a l
manuals, work standards, safety procedures and operational policies.
Performs maintenance trend analysis and applies production control,
quality control and other maintenance management principles and
procedures to aircraft powertrain system maintenance, nondestructive
inspection and shop operations. Instructs personnel and conducts
technical training in aircraft powertrain system maintenance,
nondestructive inspection, supply and safety techniques. Evaluates
the technical training program. Monitors requisition of parts, tools,
and supplies.
b. Physical demands rating and qualifications for initial award of
MOS. Aircraft powertrain repairers
(a) A physical demands rating of very heavy.
(b) A physical profile of 222222.
(c) Normal color vision.
(d) A minimum score of 105 in aptitude area MM.
(e) Formal training (completion of a resident MOS 68D course
conducted under the auspices of the U.S. Army Aviation School)
m a n d a t o r y o r m e e t t h e A C A S P c r i t e r i a l i s t e d i n A R 6 0 1 - 2 1 0 .
Waiver for formal training or ACASP criteria must be submitted to
Cdr, USAAVNC, ATTN: ATZQ-AP, Ft Rucker, AL 36362 for
approval.
(2) Alcohol and drug abuse as defined below will disqualify any
soldier or potential enlistee from this MOS. This disqualification
will not be waived, even though the soldier/potential enlistee satisfactorily
completes the Army Alcohol or Drug Abuse Rehabilitation
Program or a civilian equivalent, except as specified below:
(a) A medically diagnosed history of alcohol abuse as defined in
the substance use disorder section of the Diagnostic and Statistical
Manual III, 3rd Edition, 1980 (DSM III) is disqualifying. Cdr,
PERSCOM may waive this disqualification after a soldier/potential
enlistee in this MOS successfully completes the Army Alcohol and
Drug Abuse Prevention and Control Program (ADAPCP) Track I, II
or III, or its civilian equivalent, based on the recommendations of
the chain of command and the Cdr, USA Aeromedical Center. A
soldier/potential enlistee who completes any aspect of the ADAPCP
program and is involved in an additional offense involving alcohol
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