Marines MOS 2149

Ordnance Vehicle Maintenance Chief

Marines 2149 (Ordnance Vehicle Maintenance Chief) typically involves mechanical systems maintenance, vehicle or transport operations, ordnance and weapons handling.

Common Exposures

🔊 Noise
Engine and vehicle noise
💪 Physical Strain
Whole body vibration, loading/unloading
🌦️ Environmental
Dust, exhaust fumes, weather exposure
🔊 Noise
Weapons fire, explosions during testing
🧪 Chemicals
Gun cleaning solvents, propellants, explosive residue
💪 Physical Strain
Lifting heavy ordnance and equipment
🔊 Noise
Engine and machinery noise
🧪 Chemicals
Diesel fumes, oil, solvents, hydraulic fluid
💪 Physical Strain
Heavy lifting, repetitive motions
🌦️ Environmental
Heat, confined engine spaces

Likely Service-Connected Conditions

Diagnostic Code Condition Likelihood Reasoning
5237 Lumbosacral or cervical strain High Vibration and driving impacts on spine
6260 Tinnitus, recurrent High Weapons fire and explosive noise
5242 Degenerative arthritis, degenerative disc disease other than intervertebral disc syndrome (also, see either DC 5003 or 5010) Medium Repetitive strain from mechanical work
5257 Knee, other impairment Medium Climbing in/out of vehicles
6847 Sleep Apnea Syndromes Medium Irregular schedules and fatigue
9411 Posttraumatic stress disorder Low Handling dangerous materials under stress

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Vietnam Era 📅 1962-1975
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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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