Currently a 91B, Hotel 8, (recovery). Being a Mechanic is not all bad, if everyone helps each other in the motorpool and does their part, then all moves smoothly. Yes, it does get BUSY but your working so much that you won't realize it (time goes by) A.I.T didn't really teach me anything. JUST BASIC theory of operations on what kind of wheel vehicles you are gonna work on. You'll learn on the job (Unit). Deployment is very demanding, but it's better to stay busy over-there. Recovery is very important out on deployment, makes you an asset. Your the "Go-to" guy or girl when your out saving million of dollars of equipment or saving the 11B's when they're stuck. Only advice is to have at least an understanding on working on vehicles and stay motivated.
Just finished my 2nd year at the best tech school in Pennsylvania you can get at a high school level. I'm a senior and this will be my last year of automotive tech. I'll be going to a 2 year college after I graduate for either areonatics diesel or dealer specific courses. I'm not trying to brag or be cocking I was just born to be a mechanic. Is being a guard mechanic a bad career choice. I feel I may be to ahead of everyone and my work to continue to challenge myself and enjoy my occupation? I want a fun job, but I make far to much now to have a boring job making half or a third.
@Hunters_smallengineandmarine sucks. Lol under appreciated MOS. Nobody realizes how important we are until we are needed. Buts it one of those MOS that can help in the civilian world. Diesel/gas mechanic. Long hours and working hard.
@tyhoffman1720 how much experience do you get. Is it more or preventive maintenance like brakes, tires, oil or do get actually take engines and transmission apart. Do replace broken parts
I am currently a 91B at Fort Rucker, AL. You’re exactly right Chris, it is a heck of a lot of work, but it’s not really that difficult. I enjoy this line of work and it’s all I did before I joined. Sometimes as a 91B you may get the short end of the stick and things may not be fair at times, but if you plan to stay in, it’s not a bad MOS for getting fairly quick promotions. Mechanics are always in high demand! Go Ordnance!
@@AntoniyoGreenwood Exactly! At that point and time, work becomes another day in the office. This is how it is for me. I been a 91B going on almost 3 years, and it has its days but it is a wild MOS, and you never know what you're gonna see day to day with the vehicles *or operators lolz*. It's a sweet MOS when you are decent in it, and you know your unit is counting on you to meet the deadlines. Gives you a bit of that self-worth feeling like you are a part of something.
@@justinfarrar1995 only thing i can say is that when i'm supposed to leave i dont always leave on that time, gotta be prepared for that time though... just... heads up... lol
I’m at fort lee AIT for 91b, in my 5th week here. AIT is pretty cool, each week you learn a different system on vehicles, last week we learn about electrical systems and how to diagnose problems, this week we’re learning hydraulics suspension and braking systems, next week is Diesel engines and so on and so on. So far AIT is really flying by a lot faster than basic training did. Oh yeah and you hardly ever get smoked, only if your a complete idiot lol
I was a 63T (1982-1985). It was basically a track mechanic, but did include the M151A2 (jeep), and the M35A2 truck ("Deuce and a half"). AIT was at Fort Knox, and was an average of 6-8 weeks, depending on the individual soldier's ability to complete the required tests and tasks. Vehicle Recovery Operations were also included in our MOS, with the M578 and M88 Recovery vehicles. It was a lot of work, but tons of fun as well. When I was done with my enlistment, I decided to become a cop instead. Got hired on when I was in my 20's, and retired a few years ago in my early 50's with a great pension and insurance for life as well. No regrets at all. The military was a great experience and one I will never forget. Great memories of being a "wrench!"
@@kbrownfocus Did you ever work on that six wheeled, rolling piece of crap called the "Gamma Goat?" That vehicle was the biggest piece of crap in the entire US Army inventory!!!!
@@dougtheeliminator1077 way way before my time brother! I was in from 03-12, BUUTTTT my late uncle did, and hated that pos, he was in Germany and they trained on them before going to Nam, he said the fuelers and medics would fuck the transfers on those things daily. But yes I LOVE the old 5ton especially since it had a Cummins 6bt under the hood
Our Army AIT was at Ft Leonard Wood MO back in 1992. MOS was known as 63B Light Wheel Vehicle Mechanic. Currently the school is at Ft Gregg-Adams Virginia.
I am currently a 91B stationed in Germany now we had to work till midnight when I first got to my unit to get ready for a field exercise I was an E-1 now I'm a PFC but yeah we were overdue on services which got really hectic and I received a coin after the field on payday activity as an E-1 due to i was one of the few mechanics that returned and it was just me and my motor sergeant and he was too busy with brigade and I stepped in taking on the NCO responsibility to make sure PMCS was running smoothly
You was or are in Germany with your wife or are you alone? I want re-enlist but i want have time with my wife too in the military life and in this job, any advice?
I think a friend of mine was this MOS in the Marine Corps and transferred to the National Guard as a 91B. Even got to keep his Corporal stripes as he took a leadership course in preparation to become a Sergeant before moving to the guard which also helped him get promoted to Sergeant a year later.
Christopher Chaos great video. I went through AIT as a 63 Whiskey in 1986 at Aberdeen proving grounds Maryland. I was trained as 3rd shop eshilan. Diagnosis remove and replace major components. All mechanic MOS's back then were 63 series. The 63 Bravo I believe is now the 91 bravo. I learned alot about the importance of our mission to maintain our Military vehicles. And most importantly working as a team. Thanks for another great video. Larry Smith.
I ship out in 3 weeks for Fort Jackson. 91B with an Option 40 on my contract, excited about my future and your videos have helped ease me into the process of everything, thank you!!
I was searching about that MOS because i love working on cars, when i searched the job i like, i'd have to choose the army, because that's the side i choose, i've been thinking of joining the army since i was on high school, some of my family served in the military. All thanks to you Chaos, totally subscribing to your channel
Moises Leiva I leave the 10th for 91b to Fort Jackson! My original ship date was the 3rd but I did a bit of a Reno on my contract and got the 10th. Maybe see you there haha
Hey Chris! Thank you so much for this video, I have been looking for a video about being a 91B for MONTHS after I was officially enlisted into the US Army. I am currently a high school Senior, and I will get shipped out for BCT on July 9, 2019 after my high school graduation to Fort Jackson, South Carolina for 9 weeks. Afterwards, I will start my AIT in Fort Lee, Virginia (like you have said in your video) for 14 weeks. Im REALLY excited and I wish I can get shipped out tomorrow, but I cant just yet hahaha. I have been into cars since I was in 1st grade, and I have been watching a ton of car RU-vidrs for a very very long time. (If youre wondering which RU-vidrs I watch, I watch: Thatdudeinblue, Evan Shanks, TJ Hunt, Streetspeed717, Samcrac, DailyDrivenExotics, and more lolol).
ONLY With Hotel identifier, other than that you are a parts swapper. Damn I miss APG..... Fyi NO POWER TOOLS!!!! Pita MOS, but after the Army, totally worth it. Also some guidelines while in, get civilian certs while serving.(totally free while serving active duty) There will be alot of down time, until motor stables, mostly on Mondays. Monthly layouts of tools, and shop inventory. When you are in the rear aka not deployed, you will do sub level maintenance, no joke. When and if you deploy, you will be balls to the walls 24/7 in the motor pool, pretty much. For you future 91B's don't let this scare you, it's like any MOS or skill trade in the military in general, good times, and shit times. Good vid
Ment to say Wrecker cert is only with Hotel identifier, very very few selected for Hotel school. But I would highly recommend having it added before leaving for meps
The only good thing back then is that military vehicles were very simplified. Quick disconnects on hoses and lines, motor mounts that were easy to access, etc. The only constant hassle were those shitty electrical systems. Always an issue with them!!!
@@dougtheeliminator1077 usually it was the tcm under the TC seat getting too hot from the transfer case, I made padded blankets for the in 06 when I was in Iraq for the m1114 hmmve, never had any probs for my BN
I’m a 91B in the National Guard and in my unit I am apart of the recovery team. I love doing recovery missions. However being in the guard, at least from my experience, on your weekends you don’t really have a lot of soldiers who do a lot or know a lot about vehicles. I never really got my hands dirty serving vehicles until I became a federal technician (basically full time guard) and then got recognition from my leadership that I actually know what I’m doing and can be trusted to work on vehicles. I’m possibly going active duty and curious what the day to day lifestyle is and this video did provided a good amount of information.
Basically what you do on your two week, that's basically life, I started in the NG and was DA select AD and it's kind of a culture shock at first having to get up to pt in the mornings, but other than that it's all kosher after work call formation
Just swore in yesterday. Leaving to ft Jackson on the 31st for BT then to ft Lee for AIT. 91B. Been doing mechanic work since I was a kid so I'm not that worried. Pretty excited tbh
Thanks for making this video it really helps alot this is the MOS I want to do when I enlist into the army!!! I really like all the videos you do they're very informative!!!!
This is what I want my mos to be. I love working on vehicles but my experience is self taught, kinda like a "learn as I go." But man when you said you have to get a 92 on the asvab!?!? Woaaahh! That's crazy!
justasoldier1611 wait a 92 on the ASVAB ? I think he meant on EL because I didn’t get a 92 on the ASVAB and I got a 91Bravo, I worked on vehicles my whole life :) and I wanted something I enjoyed. You at least need a 40 but you need high scores on certain sections to be able to get that MOS
@@natnat4892my bad, not the asvab I meant you need to get a 92 on the AFQT. Your right the asvab isn't that bad but you need to score a 92 on the MM section. That just seems to be really high to me. Either way I'll get it, quitting isn't an option.
Hey how are you , I've just recently passed my Asvab exam and this MOS was on my list now that I've seen what it is made of looking to see other videos on 68Q , 91D and Water Specialist MOS thank you so much .
@@DreamSnatcher-mz9sk he means the shipping bonus. If you leave within 30 days then you can get 16,000. The Mos does not have a bonus since it is not in demand.
Only thing I can point out, I am a ASE certified tech. It's not a requirement to get when your a mechanic in the civilian world. It may help but not required. It mostly depends on the shop your applying to.
I second this. I have no ASE’s and did a few years in a car dealership after attending tech school (you don’t even need to do tech school but it helped me get into my dealership job), then started in diesel after that. You will 100% learn on the job and progress in what you’re able to do if you have a good attitude, are willing to shut up and learn when someone tries to help you or teach something, and if you are willing to do anything asked of you. If you’re a polite and respectful person and they know you’re a go-to for anything they ask, they’ll more than likely willingly teach and help you so you are successful. I don’t know how it is in the army but that’s my experience in the civilian world. Hoping to go Army National Guard soon, may just go 91B because of my civilian experience. Not sure if tech school diploma will get me higher rank (it is an accredited school and an applied associate’s degree) but hoping so!
I ship to basic on the 30th, I’m going to fort Jackson then fort Lee for 91B. My dad is a master mechanic and I’ve been a electrician for 3 years but I couldn’t say no when they offered this I’m ready to work!
You should do a video about 42R because I’m a 42R stationed at Fort Drum, it’s not often talked about or appreciated in the Army, it’s one of the most chill MOSs, and it’s extremely difficult to get this MOS.
Finally we get see a video on 91B’s, I’m hoping to enlist as a 91B by the end of the year. Hopefully I meet all the qualifications. I’m currently a heavy duty diesel for Ryder and have always had an interest in the field
Also just realized, and you forgot one thing in the vid, you WILL become a diesel tech in hind sight 20/20, because we don't use gasoline engines in our equipment, it's all ds2/3 and jp8, thought I'd throw that out there
@@dougtheeliminator1077 yup still is, and it's usually if in the 50 gal drum non ethanol 100 octane too, but usually it's just 87 from the shoppett 🤣🤣🤣
25Q next we need some love! Lol love your videos , 91B do work there asses off day and night its a hard job and something is always broken that's for sure!
Is there a colorblinde spectrum to where you can still become wheeled vehicle mechanic? I am very interested in the position however am slightly colorblinde. It has never effected my life though and honestly until recently after randomly taking a test, I had no idea I had it. Also, I used to have a job working on cars and my colorblindness was never an issue
Can someone please help me????? I want to join the national guard and i am interested after my basic training what comes next ??? The AIT??? After completing the 91b AIT do i go home and come back only on weekends??
Actually shipping out on July 14th for basic and was just wondering how much they made i already knew the job was just curious of the pay and was explained how my ranking will go with it by several people
91b is an awesome mos to get foot on the door it can translate to mechanic jobs for diesel or auto in the civilian the only thing that sucks is you work long hours with no overtime pay
Im 13 Estonian and i would love this job i love vehicles right now i mostly work on motorbikes but i have 1 project car too! And i know very much about vehicles well not every thing like how to diagnose electric faults and stuff but im 13 and i will learn more about vehicles
I’ve been a 91B for 5 years now. I have one thing to ask for all new soldiers coming into this MOS. Mechanical experience is a gold before entering. AIT does not teach you how to be a mechanic at all and I see countless times new soldiers coming in with no experiences frustrated because they are not up to par with the tasks. My advice if this was you entering to always ask questions and shadow the more experienced mechanics and stay away from the shit bags hooah. All in all this is a hard trade and expect long hours but the knowledge you could learn can help you for your entire life, so keep that in mind.
Getting experience about this MOS and getting ready for basic training is not an easy task. I thought that 91B was a good opportunity of learning how to be a mechanic. The main reason for me joining as an 91B is that i love fixing things, so i thought that the army would help me learning it not that i have to learn it before joining.
I start Basic training in January then AIT in march to become a 91b. my question is do they see combat. I'm aware that they have to do recovery for vehicles but for any other reasons? thanks
@@JayBaddAssCutler knew it lol even as a 91 bravo depending on the unit you’ll be stuck with over work loads cause the other mechanics couldn’t finish it
PCruler never fear btc !! It’s not as bad as you think or as bad as everyone makes it out to be I swear ! Just keep your head down and don’t stand out in the crowd stay under the radar and you will be just fine !
You think as 91B I can get job in a big company as CATERPILLAR ? Like a service technician or something or should I go for a another MOS to match CATs requirements?
I am a 91B. I have a hard time learning new things and remembering instructions and memorization. I need help prior to AIT and RSP. Please reach out if you can help me.
I am currently at fort lee for 91b just over a quart of the way through. I am looking to go to hotel8 after I get home and get certified for being a driver
Do army mechanics do grunt work just like 11b or are they stuck to mechnics 24/7 asking cuz i wanna do grunt work but also im very much into mechanics and plan on joining in the next year?
I'm scared to go to my first duty station wherever go. Do I have anything to be worried about? I'm terrified. Do the 3 years go by fast? Did I make a mistake?
I've been watching your videos on inboxes I was interested in I chose this MLS and have to watch the video it makes me a really assured that I'm happy I chose it I shoot about May 18th for basic Trident fort Jackson and then I go to fort Lee after that
