The TECH AMMO is a soldier who is an ammunition and explosives specialist with the principle role of providing ammunition safety and performance assurance to commanders. The TECH AMMO provides technical advice, technical support and management functions relating to ammunition and explosives to commanders, staff and other organisations at all levels. Through detailed knowledge of ammunition design and explosives engineering, the TECH AMMO encompasses all aspects of construction, function, use, storage, distribution, transportation, inspection, repair, maintenance, disposal and accounting of ammunition and explosives, including the operation of related equipment and facilities. The TECH AMMO also undertakes specific tasks for military and civil authorities by the provision of support for the identification and disposal of un-exploded ordnance (UXO) and Improvised Explosive Devices (IED).

The TECH AMMO is to provide the Army with specialist managers of ammunition and explosive ordnance.

Feeder Categories

Although Operator Supply (OP SUP) is preferable, there are no specific feeder categories for this employment. However, TECH AMMOs will be an in-service transferee from another trade.

Prior Training

Applicants for this employment are to be a substantive CPL or a PTE (equivalent) fully qualified for promotion to CPL.

Other special requirements

Soldiers selected as a TECH AMMO are to be volunteers. At least three years experience in the Army is desirable. Applicants from the other Services will be considered individually on merit.

Duties

• Technician Ammunition training and subsequent employment enables the provision of advice, technical support and management functions relating to ammunition and explosives matters to Commanders, staff and other organisations at all levels.
• The responsibilities for the management of stores, equipment and finance on issue to the TECH AMMO Section. This may include ammunition, vehicles, communication equipment and specialised IED equipment.
• More senior technicians (WO) may be required to provide advice on all aspects involving ammunition and explosives transportation, storage, handling and conduct inspections of unit ammunition storage. There may also be a requirement for technicians to conduct investigations into ammunition and explosives related incidents.

Education Requirements

Completion of Australian Year nine education (or equivalent) with passes in English and Mathematics

Employment Training

IET TECH AMMO Basic Course: 32 weeks conducted at ALTC, Bandiana, Victoria.

Employment Location

The TECH AMMO is employed in Combat Service Support units, Force Support Battalions and integrated units throughout the Army and the ADO.

Pay

The pay levels for this employment are:

• TECH AMMO GDE 3 CPL- SGT Pay Group 5
• TECH AMMO GDE 4 WO2 Pay Group 5
• TECH AMMO GDE 5 WO1 Pay Rate

Civil Accreditation

This category's courses meet the requirements for both civilian and military authorities and will make you eligible for:

• TECH AMMO GDE 3 - Certificate III/IV in Public Safety (Explosive Ordnance)
• TECH AMMO GDE 4 - Diploma in Public Safety (Explosive Ordnance)
• TECH AMMO GDE 5 - Adv Diploma of Public Safety (Explosive Ordnance)