Since we have a few members of this Board that served in the US Military and other militaries. It seems fitting that we have a thread to talk about our Rates and MOSs. It can be both informative to fellow Vets and those who are curious about what people do in the military.
I will start it off.
US Navy Engineman: Navy Engineman Rating
Basically we are Diesel Mechanics. Onboard ships we operate Main Propulsion Diesels. Diesel Generators, Refrigeration Plants, AC Plants, Anchor Windless Assemblies, Steering Gears, Boat Davits, Galley and Laundry Repair work. We are part of the Ships Primary Damage Control Teams. We are Team members on the SAT and BAFF teams. And Aft gunners on Board Teams.
In the various Boat Units in the Navy we serve as the primary Mechanics on the Boats, The Stern Hooks and the Aft Gunners on Patrol and Landing Craft. It is a duty tough job. But one where you get to do the most varied work. Back in my day Engineman served on Patrol Boats, Surface Ships Seabee Battlions, Landing Craft, Dive Units and Tugboats. It was a great rate to be in.
So what was your Rate and MOS like?
I will start it off.
US Navy Engineman: Navy Engineman Rating
Basically we are Diesel Mechanics. Onboard ships we operate Main Propulsion Diesels. Diesel Generators, Refrigeration Plants, AC Plants, Anchor Windless Assemblies, Steering Gears, Boat Davits, Galley and Laundry Repair work. We are part of the Ships Primary Damage Control Teams. We are Team members on the SAT and BAFF teams. And Aft gunners on Board Teams.
In the various Boat Units in the Navy we serve as the primary Mechanics on the Boats, The Stern Hooks and the Aft Gunners on Patrol and Landing Craft. It is a duty tough job. But one where you get to do the most varied work. Back in my day Engineman served on Patrol Boats, Surface Ships Seabee Battlions, Landing Craft, Dive Units and Tugboats. It was a great rate to be in.
So what was your Rate and MOS like?