Motor Transport Operator

OVERVIEW

Motor transport operators are primarily responsible for supervising or operating wheel vehicles to transport personnel and cargo. They are the backbone of the Army National Guard's support and sustainment structure, providing advanced mobility on and off the battlefield.

• Operate all-wheel vehicles and equipment over varied terrain and roadways.
• Manage load, unload and safety of personnel being transported.
• Oversee and check proper loading and unloading of cargo on vehicles and trailers.
• Employ convoy defense techniques.
• Identify, correct or report all vehicle deficiencies.
• Prepare vehicles for movement/shipment by air, rail or vessel.

TRAINING

Job training for a motor transport operator requires 10 weeks of Basic Combat Training and six weeks of Advanced Individual Training. Part of this time is spent in the classroom, and part takes place in simulation; however, more than 200 training hours are spent in actual vehicles and field training environments.

Advanced Individual Training: 6 weeks, 3 days at Fort Leonard Wood, MO.

• Experience in driver education.
• Interest in driving and mechanics.

REQUIRED ASVAB SCORE(S)

Operators & Food (OF): 85

FUTURE CIVILIAN CAREERS

The skills you learn will help prepare you for a career with trucking, moving or bus companies, or with businesses that have their own delivery fleets. You’ll be able to consider a future as a tractor-trailer truck, tank truck, heavy truck or bus driver.

Additionally, you'll learn skills such as teamwork, discipline and leadership - which will help you in any civilian career you choose. You can also receive college benefits, make bonds that last a lifetime and earn pride for life.

When you become a (88M) Motor Transport Operator, your family will thank you, your country will thank you and your future will owe you.

Are you up to the challenge of being a (88M) Motor Transport Operator? If you qualify, you may be eligible for up to $20,000. Enlistment Bonus!

ATTENTION: To join the National Guard without prior service, you must meet these mandatory requirements:

• Be between the ages of 17 and 35
• Be a U.S. citizen or able to work in the U.S.
• Be a resident of the state of Virginia.
• Be at least a junior in high school, or have a high school diploma or a GED certificate
• Achieve a minimum score on the ASVAB test
• Meet medical, physical and moral requirements

For full requirements, apply now and speak to a National Guard recruiter

For prior service the general requirements are:

• Age – Must qualify for non-regular retired pay by age 60.
• Physical – Must meet height/weight and current medical requirements.
• Education – Must meet education standards for the MOS or option for which you enlist.
• Background – Must have most current DD 214, NGB22 or discharge order and have an approved DD Form 368 Conditional Release.