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FIRE CONTROL
INSTRUMENT REPAIRER COURSE
(MOS 45G)
United States Army Correspondence Course
Course Number 091 M19
United States Army Combined Arms Support Command
Fort Lee, Virginia 23801-1809
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Overview | The Fire Control Instrument Repairer Course (MOS 45G) consists of twenty three (23) subcourses: OD0461, OD0465, OD0466, OD0468, OD0470, OD0472, OD0483, OD0485, OD0489, OD0491, OD1401, OD1402, OD1403, OD1621, OD1630, OD1631, OD1632, OD1633, MM0702, MM0703, IT0332, IT0333, MM0308. It reflects the doctrine current at the time its subcourses were prepared. Unless otherwise stated, the masculine gender of singular pronouns is used to refer to both men and women. |
Proponent | This course is issued by the--
U.S. Army Institute for Professional Development (AIPD)
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Purpose | This course provides enlisted personnel in CMF 63 with a working knowledge of the duties of a fire control instrument repairer. |
Target Audience |
Enlisted personnel qualified in or assigned to a duty position in CMF 63 whose duties require the knowledge and skills of fire control systems repair. |
Requirements | There are no additional prerequisites or special requirements for those eligible to take this course. |
Contents | The course contains the subcourses listed below. Subcourses should be completed in the order shown.
OD0461, Direct Support Electrical System Test Set (DSESTS-M1/FVS) OD0465, Digital Circuits and Precision Soldering OD0466, Laser Observation Device AN/GVS-5 OD0468, Introduction to the M1 Abrams Tank: Armament OD0470, Principles of Electrical Systems -- M1 Tank OD0472, Principles of Gunner's Primary Sight (GPS) and Thermal Sight -- M1 Tank OD0483, Troubleshooting Commander's Weapon Station (CWS) Azimuth Drive Subsystem -- M1 Tank OD0485, Battle Damage Assessment and Repair (BDAR) -- M1 Tank OD0489, Troubleshooting Vehicle/Turret Power Control Subsystem on the M1 Tank OD0491, Troubleshooting Auxiliary Hydraulic Subsystem -- M1 Tank OD1401, Precision Measuring Instruments OD1402, Basic Oscilloscope OD1403, Shop Safety OD1621, Use and Care of Hand Tools and Measuring Tools OD1630, Fire Control Instruments: Off--Carriage -- Part I OD1631, Fire Control Instruments: Off--Carriage -- Part II OD1632, Fire Control Instruments: Indirect OD1633, Basic Electronics MM0702, Basic Electricity Mathematics MM0703, Basic Electricity -- Part I IT0332, Powers of Ten and Conversion of Electrical Units IT0333, OHM's Law MM0308, Introduction to Electricity |
Informal Access | Feel free to preview any (or all) of the component subcourses by activating the hyperlink(s) above to see if it (they) meet(s) your needs, to study it (them) without committing to formal enrollment, or use it (them) as an on-line desk reference. |
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Enrollment | |
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Enrollment Eligibility |
The Army Correspondence Course Program courses/subcourses are available to U.S. Active and Reserve military officers, warrant officers, and enlisted personnel; Reserve Officers' Training Corps, National Guard Officer Candidate School, West Point cadets, and authorized federal civilian employees. Military personnel must have enough time remaining in service to complete the course/subcourse in which they request enrollment. |
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Enrollment Notes |
To enroll in this course, go to the My Courses Home tab on this site, find the module of interest, activate the enroll button (![]() |
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Taking the Course/Subcourses On-Line | |
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Taking the subcourses |
You do not have to wait for enrollment verification before beginning. You can start immediately. Everything you need to complete the course's component subcourses is provided on-line. You will need no additional materials, nor will any be sent to you. View and study all materials (including practical exercises), and take the subcourse final examinations. |
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Taking the exams |
REMINDER: To receive credit for the subcourses toward course completion, you must have received course enrollment verification by e-mail before taking any subcourse examination. Once you complete an individual examination and "submit" your responses, you will be notified immediately if you have, or have not, earned a passing grade. You will receive your final grade (Completion Notice) by mail. |
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Assistance | |
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Points of Contact |
If you have any questions about the course or any of its component subcourses, call or e-mail one of the points of contact listed below. Be sure you specify the subcourse on which you have a question:
ATCL AO |