Marines MOS 5979

Ground Electronics Systems Maintenance Technician

Marines 5979 (Ground Electronics Systems Maintenance Technician) typically involves mechanical systems maintenance, electronics and systems troubleshooting.

Common Exposures

🧪 Chemicals
Solvents, flux, cleaning agents for electronics
🔊 Noise
Equipment noise in work areas
💪 Physical Strain
Repetitive hand motions, awkward positions
🔊 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 Heavy lifting and awkward positions
6260 Tinnitus, recurrent High Constant engine and machinery 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
6847 Sleep Apnea Syndromes Medium Shift work and irregular schedules

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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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