Maintenance training for U.S. Army mechanics

One of the reasons U.S. military mechanics are highly-prized by the trucking industry – and, yes, they are still called “mechanics” in the service – is that they receive extensive training, especially for “wheeled-vehicles” such as trucks and automobiles. The U.S. Army recently gave a peek inside its Wheeled Vehicle Mechanics Course at Fort McCoy, WI, which certifies personnel for a wide variety of maintenance duties.