Missile Technician (MT)
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General Description
Missile Technicians (Submarines) receive extensive training in the operation and maintenance of advanced electronic equipment and computers and electro-mechanical support systems used in submarine strategic weapons systems. Responsible for the assembly, maintenance and repair of nuclear-capable ballistic missiles carried on submarines and their associated advanced electronics and electro-mechanical navigation and targeting systems, MTs are a vital element in the maintenance of strategic deterrence so vital to the security of the United States.
What they do
- maintain ballistic missiles and their launching systems
- maintain related launching systems including high-pressure air and hydraulic systems
- operate and maintain digital computers
- maintain operating efficiency of electrical distribution panels, switches, switchboards, controllers, voltage regulators, current transformers, rectifiers and voltage transformers within the fleet ballistic missile weapons systems
- test and repair ballistic guidance systems
- operate, maintain and adjust optical measuring equipment
- test, align and adjust missiles and components
- repair missiles and related components
- test, align, adjust, calibrate and repair support handling equipment
- stow missiles and components
- maintain logs
- prepare reports
- provide security in missile launch spaces aboard submarines
- maintain and operate ballistic missile fire control systems and equipment for Trident submarines
- maintain control of classified material
- monitor and ensure security of weapons system components and material