15 July 1981
| Element | Work Processes | Hours |
| A | Replace parts-- Identify, select correct parts, maintain correct level of parts | 1000 |
| B | Presentation and packing-- Use preservatives and correct parking procedures for shipment or storage | 200 |
| C | Refinish weapons-- Magniflux, refinish metal surfaces, refinish non-metal surfaces | 600 |
| D | Cleaning and Inspection-- Degreasing, sandblasting, parkerizing, inspecting | 500 |
| E | Stock work-- Fabricate new stocks, change length of pull, drop or pitch. Use stock jig to determine correct stock size | 500 |
| F | Diagnosing malfunctions-- Disassembly, identify defects, replace or repair parts, assemble, bench check for accuracy, pattern shotguns | 600 |
| G | Custom restoration and modernizing of civilian and military weapons-- Restoring, rebarreling, blueing, rechambering | 1000 |
| H | Custom restoration and modernizing of civilian and military weapons-- Change safeties, change types of sights, change trigger pull, bench fire for accuracy | 1000 |
| I | Fabricate new parts with power machines-- Operate lathe, drill press, sharper grinder and polisher | 2000 |
| J | Fabricate new parts/items with power machines-- Fabricate special tools and jigs, operate lathe, drill press, shaper grinder and polisher | 600 |
| Grand | Total | 8000 |
Special Instructions: Work processes completed in a state or federally recognized apprenticeship program will be accepted upon presentation of proper documentation to the appropriate service school.
A total of 576 hours of related instruction is required in order to complete this program. Related instruction credit may be awarded individuals registered in the trade of Small Weapons Repairer taken from an accredited institution, providing the courses are similar to the courses taken for a Small Weapons Repairer program in a community college/vocational school.
End of Pamphlet 621-72 Small Weapons Repairer
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