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infantry weapons crewmember
A professional who deploys, positions, fires, and maintains crew-served weapons, such as recoilless rifle, tank destroying missile system, or light machine guns, during training or combat mission. Respnsibilities include:
- Disassembles, cleans, and loads weapons and equipment for movement and use in combat.
- Designates location of gun, sector of fire, and targets.
- Computes firing data, aims, and fires weapons at fixed and moving targets, employing direct fire techniques.
- Assists superior in leading and directing personnel in combat missions, and during maneuvers or tactical problems.
- Fires weapons at enemy forces to support and assist other infantry units.
- Assists superior in coordinating fire and movement with that of other friendly units.
- Constructs and camouflages weapon positions and ground obstacles.
- Emplaces and arms, or disarms and removes mines used for local security.
- Protects weapons and equipment against attack from chemical warfare agents.
- Decontaminates weapons and equipment when exposed to chemical attack.
- Performs preventive maintenance, routine tests, and authorized minor repairs to weapons and equipment.
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- Valdkond/domeen: Professional careers
- Category: Occupational titles
- Company: U.S. DOL
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