Marines
MOS 0917
Small Arms Weapons Instructor
Marines 0917 (Small Arms Weapons Instructor) typically involves ordnance and weapons handling.
Common Exposures
🔊 Noise
Weapons fire, explosions during testing
🧪 Chemicals
Gun cleaning solvents, propellants, explosive residue
💪 Physical Strain
Lifting heavy ordnance and equipment
Likely Service-Connected Conditions
| Diagnostic Code | Condition | Likelihood | Reasoning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5237 | Lumbosacral or cervical strain | High | Physical job demands commonly contribute to chronic back strain |
| 6260 | Tinnitus, recurrent | High | Weapons fire and explosive noise |
| 9411 | Posttraumatic stress disorder | Low | Handling dangerous materials under stress |
☢️ PACT Act & Toxic Exposure
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Vietnam Era
📅 1962-1975
No era-specific PACT Act crosswalk data is available for this job in that time period.
Cold War Era
📅 1945-1991
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Gulf War Era
📅 1990-2001
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Post-9/11 Era
📅 2001-present
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