Roles in the Corps



Marines in Aviation Ordnance handle all ammunition, including missiles, fuses, detonators and rockets. They are responsible for the acquisition, safety, storage, buildup, delivery and subsequent loading and unloading of ammunition onto aircraft.

Initial Training

Marines in this field will complete the Aviation Ordnanceman Class in Pensacola, FL, followed by courses specific to their aircraft assignment.

Within the MEU

Aviation Ordnance Technicians maintain weapon readiness by acquiring, inspecting, installing and maintaining the armaments on Marine Corps aircraft.

Specialties in Aviation Ordnance include:
  • Aircraft Ordnance Technician: Inspects, maintains and repairs armament equipment, and loads aviation ordnance onto aircraft.
  • Aviation Ordnance Systems Technician: Accounts for, stows, tests, maintains, assembles and transports airborne armament equipment.



Many Roles. One Mission.










