Army Careers 12C - Bridge Crewmember
Channel: SGTSaylor
Date: 2011-08-24

Having a combination of combat ability and building skill is necessary when it comes to tackling rough terrain in combat situations. Bridge Crewmembers supervise or serve as a member of a squad, section or platoon. They provide conventional and powered bridge and rafting support for wet and dry gap crossing operations.

Some of your duties as a Bridge Crewmember may include:

   -Operate bridge truck and light vehicles
   -Operate, launch, retrieve and perform duties as a deck hand on the bridge erection boat
   -Assist in the preparation of a bridge site, handles shore lines, assists in rafting and bridging operations
   -Assist in the installation of the overhead anchorage system
   -Install kedge anchorage systems
   -Launch and retrieve ribbon bridge bays
   -Assist in the assembly and maintenance of military fixed and float bridges
   -Prepare ribbon bridge equipment for air transport
   -Operate the crane on the Dry Support Bridge (DSB)
   -Prepare and install demolition firing systems
   -Install wire obstacle material