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MOS 89B

89B Ammunition Specialist NCOER Duty Description Examples

Real NCOER duty description examples for 89B Ammunition Specialists. Covers direct, organizational, and senior leadership levels plus common duty positions including ammo section NCO, ASP NCOIC, and ammunition officer representative.

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What makes a strong 89B duty description?

Ammunition specialty duty descriptions should reflect ammunition operations, storage compliance, and explosive safety responsibilities. Reference specific ammunition classes managed, the units supported, and applicable regulations. Use ammunition and explosive ordnance terminology appropriate to the role.

Duty Descriptions by Rank Level

Direct Level (SGT/SSG)Ammunition Section NCO

Serves as Ammunition Section NCO responsible for the receipt, storage, issue, and accountability of ammunition and explosives; Manages ammunition operations in accordance with AR 190-11 and DA Pam 385-64 ensuring compliance with all explosive safety regulations; Processes ammunition requests, turn-ins, and transfers maintaining accurate accountability records; Conducts periodic inventories and inspections of all stored ammunition and explosive materials; Enforces explosive safety standards and ensures all personnel are trained on ammunition handling procedures; Advises the ammunition officer and S4 on ammunition status and explosive safety compliance

Organizational Level (SFC)ASP NCOIC

Serves as Ammunition Supply Point NCOIC responsible for all ammunition operations supporting a brigade combat team; Supervises ammunition specialists in the execution of ammunition receipt, storage, issue, and accountability; Manages the ASP program including explosive safety, storage compliance, and inventory management; Directs ammunition support operations for all training and operational missions; Coordinates with theater ammunition officer for resupply, disposition, and ammunition support planning; Advises the ammunition officer and S4 on ASP readiness, explosive safety, and ammunition support requirements

Senior Level (MSG)Brigade Ammunition NCOIC

Serves as Brigade Ammunition NCOIC responsible for all Class V operations for a brigade combat team; Supervises ASP NCOIC and ammunition section chiefs in the execution of ammunition support operations; Manages brigade ammunition program including accountability, storage compliance, and distribution planning; Directs the development of ammunition SOPs, training programs, and explosive safety standards; Coordinates with theater ammunition command for resupply, UXO disposal, and ammunition support; Advises the brigade ammunition officer and S4 on Class V readiness and ammunition support requirements

Duty Descriptions by Position

ASP NCOIC

Serves as Ammunition Supply Point NCOIC managing all ammunition operations at a brigade ASP; Supervises ammunition specialists in the receipt, storage, and issue of all classes of ammunition; Manages explosive storage compliance and ensures adherence to AR 190-11 and safety regulations; Coordinates ammunition distribution for all supported units and manages resupply requirements; Maintains accurate ammunition accountability records and conducts periodic inventories; Advises the ammunition officer on ASP status, explosive safety compliance, and ammunition support capabilities

Ammunition Handler NCO

Serves as Ammunition Handler NCO responsible for the safe handling and storage of ammunition and explosives; Operates ammunition handling equipment including forklifts and material handling equipment; Manages ammunition lot segregation, rotation, and storage compliance requirements; Maintains explosive safety standards during all ammunition handling and storage operations; Processes ammunition requests and manages accountability records for issued and received items; Advises the ASP NCOIC on ammunition handling procedures and explosive safety compliance

Ammunition Inspector NCO

Serves as Ammunition Inspector NCO responsible for quality surveillance of all ammunition received and stored; Conducts visual inspections of ammunition lots to identify serviceability and safety concerns; Manages the ammunition surveillance program and coordinates disposition of unserviceable ammunition; Maintains inspection records and ensures accurate documentation of all inspection findings; Coordinates with higher ammunition elements on lot rejections, safety messages, and technical bulletins; Advises the ASP NCOIC on ammunition serviceability standards and surveillance requirements

Tips for writing 89B duty descriptions

  • Reference specific ammunition classes and explosive storage requirements
  • Include the quantity of ammunition managed and units supported
  • Reference ammunition regulations — AR 190-11, DA Pam 385-64
  • Scale scope to rank — SGT manages ammunition section, SFC manages ASP operations
  • Include explosive safety and storage compliance as primary responsibilities

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Common duties at each rank for 89B

SGT
Serves as 89B ammunition specialist or ASP technician. Handles and accounts for ammunition. Maintains ASP safety standards.
SSG
Serves as 89B Ammunition Section Sergeant. Leads an ASP section. Plans and executes ammunition operations training.
SFC
Serves as 89B ASP NCOIC or Class V NCO. Mentors section sergeants. Plans ammunition supply operations.
MSG
Serves as senior 89B NCO at battalion or higher. Develops ASP NCOICs. Runs ammunition operations training.

More example NCOER bullets for 89B duty position

CharacterExceeded Standard
o reinforced 89B ASP dignity-respect and safety standards; section operated without complaint and aligned to EO policy during turnover
LeadsExceeded Standard
o led 89B section during ammunition turn-in; section processed full basic load turn-in with zero accountability discrepancies
AchievesExceeded Standard
o managed ASP accountability across rating period; zero discrepancies on three formal ammunition inventories

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