United States Marine Corps careers
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United States Marine Corps

M1A1 Tank Crewman

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Job Overview

1812 — M1A1 Tank Crewman is a U.S. Marine Corps armor role in the combat career field.

U.S. Marine Corps M1A1 Tank Crewman (1812) serve within the Armor community, performing missions critical to USMC readiness. This role blends technical proficiency, teamwork, and disciplined execution across garrison, deployed, and expeditionary environments. Members receive formal schoolhouse training followed by hands-on qualification at operational units, progressing from apprentice through journeyman and master skill levels.

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Daily Responsibilities

  • Execute m1a1 tank crewman duties in support of unit missions
  • Maintain proficiency through recurring training and qualifications
  • Inspect, operate, and maintain assigned equipment and systems
  • Coordinate with team leaders and adjacent specialties
  • Document operations, maintain records, and brief leadership

Training Pipeline

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ASVAB & Qualification Requirements

ASVAB line-score minimums
Officer / no line-score minimums listed
Security clearance
None listed
Physical requirements
Required skills
Attention to detailTeamworkTechnical aptitudeCommunicationAdaptability
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Career Progression

Advantages

  • Marketable career skills
  • Leadership development
  • Global assignments
  • Comprehensive benefits

Disadvantages

  • Demanding operational tempo
  • Frequent training
  • Possible deployments
  • Physical/mental demands
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