Armorer

Armorer is an enlisted technical specialty or rating utilized by the Royal Manticoran Marine Corps.

Description

A Marine never forget the memory of when they were issued their first rifle at recruit training. including the lessons from the Armorer on to assemble, disassemble, clean and operate of the rifle.

The Armorers behind the caged window of the armory that issued the rifle are forgotten, but throughout the Marine Corps Armorers, remain a key to the success of the Corps. The individual Marine is the first line of Maintenance for all Marine weapons. The Armorers are the second and last line of field maintenance. Armorers support the Corps’ mission through maintenance and inspection, and by accounting for weapons used in exercises, deployments and military police operations. They repair electrical, electronic, molytronic, hydraulic and mechanical systems, and make detailed casualty analysis. They test ammunition, missiles, and their ordnance components. Armorers train and supervise personnel in the handling and stowage of ammunition, missiles, and assigned ordnance equipment. They are also trained in small arms (pulsers, plasma rifles, flechette guns, and others), crew served weapons (tribarrels, plasma guns, SAM's, and grenade launchers), pyrotechnics, hand grenades, non-lethal weapons, force protection and anti-terrorism. They also operate shooting ranges and armories and are responsible for the storage and issue of ammunition. Supporting separate and diverse units provides a unique opportunity for armorers to interact with the wide variety of firearms used throughout the Marine Corps. From the first Amphibious Landing in Nassau to the desserts of Afganistan, Armorers have been supporting front line troops and ensuring that Marines had weapons they could rely upon.

Armorer Schools

There are four levels/schools within the RMMCTC Technical Specialties College:

A School

The "A" School offers basic training in a technical rating or specialty. This school is most often attended by enlisted members who're looking to "strike" within that rating. 'A' school exams require successful completion of SIA-RMMC-0001 (Basic Enlisted) as a pre-requisite.

C School

The "C" School offers advanced-level training in a technical rating or specialty. Advanced-level training will be useful to petty officers who are looking to augment their on-the-job and basic training within that rating. Successful completion of SIA-RMMC-0002 (Basic Non-Commissioned Officer) training, or equivalent training in a different service branch, is required prior to entering any "C" school courses.

W School

The "W" School offers (potential) Warrant Officers with the opportunity to demonstrate their Expert-level understanding of a specific technical area with a project. That project should be enough to satisfy the qualified instructors of their prowess in the field. Aspiring candidates must complete initial Warrant Officer training (SIA-RMMC-0011 Basic Warrant Officer, or equivalent) prior to "W" school courses.

D School

The "D" School provides (potential) Commissioned Officers with high-level training and management skills to lead a specialty in which the technical rating resides. Successful completion will then allow the member to become a Rated Company Commander (or equivalent) for their specialty (if their rank is equivalent). If an officer should complete the A-C-D course progression within this rating, they will be considered a trained/rated Division Officer. SIA-RMMC-0101 (Second Lieutenant) course, or equivalent, is required for all "D" schools.

TRMN Training Information

Members desiring to serve at the different skill levels within the Armorer's department must pass the following exams and prerequisites:

Courses Available

Courses can requested at this link:

• RMN Course Request Form

Course	Name	Prerequisite(s)
SIA-SRMC-01A	Basic Armorer	SIA-RMMC-0001 (Basic Enlisted)
SIA-SRMC-01C	Advanced Armorer	SIA-RMMC-0002 (Basic Non-Commissioned Officer) SIA-SRN-01A (Basic Armorer)
SIA-SRMC-01D	Expert Armorer	SIA-RMMC-0101 (Second Lieutenant) SIA-SRN-01C (Advanced Armorer)
SIA-SRMC-01W	Armorer Warrant Officer	SIA-RMMC-0011 (Basic Warrant Officer) SIA-SRN-01C (Advanced Armorer)