FIELD 28, GROUND ELECTRONICS MAINTENANCE (14)

The ground electronics maintenance OccFld includes the installation, diagnosis, repair, adjustment, modification, and calibration of electronic equipment and systems used by Marine Corps ground forces. The equipment and systems include various types of communications hardware, data terminals, cryptographic devices, ground radar, nuclear, biological and chemical detection electronics, unmanned aerial vehicle electronics, and a wide range of test equipment and calibration devices. Qualifications to work in this field include manual dexterity, normal color vision, be eligible to hold a secret security clearance, the ability to understand highly technical material, and to comprehend somewhat complex mathematical and logic principles. Types of entry-level jobs available include work as a ground communications systems repairer, ground radio intermediate repairer; telephone systems/personal computer repairer, calibration technician, and artillery electronics technician. Formal schooling is provided to all Marines entering this field. In general, entry-level training consists of basics electronics, electronic systems fundamentals, and an equipment oriented phase at either a Marine Corps school or other service school. Career progression training will involve either related supervisory/technical level training or lateral move to another MOS within the field. Skill progression, skill enhancement and skill sustainment training is provided via distributed learning and formal schooling. Billets for ground electronics maintenance personnel are found throughout the Marine Corps, but are concentrated within units having specific electronic or service support missions. Marines in this field may serve within division or wing units, communication battalions, MLG, or at a depot affecting the complete overhaul of electronic equipment. Instructor billets are found at the formal schools. Marines entering this field will be assigned MOS 2800, Basic Ground Electronics Maintenance Marine.