Employment applicants for civil service mariner (CIVMAR) jobs with Military Sealift Command must have a U.S. Coast Guard issued merchant mariner’s credential. Download the MMC application and general information packages or contact a recruiter for more information.
Military time/sea service can be used to qualify for advanced merchant mariner’s ratings. Download or use the chart below to assess the merchant mariner’s equivalent to your military service:
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UNITED STATES MILITARY SERVICE
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POSSIBLE USCG MMC ENDORSEMENT NEEDED
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POSSIBLE MSC JOB
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Culinary
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92 G Culinary E6 & above
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Entry
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Entry – OS Wiper SU, Steward Cook, Chief Steward
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92 G Culinary E3 to E6
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Entry
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Entry – OS Wiper SU, Assistant Cook, 2nd Cook, Cook Baker, Chief
Cook
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Medical
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18D Medical
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Entry, Staff Officer
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Entry – OS Wiper SU, Medical Services Officer
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Communications
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25 U Signal Corp
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Entry
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Entry – OS Wiper SU, Radio Electronics Technician 2
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25 B
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Entry
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Radio Electronics Technician 2, 1, Chief Radio Electronics
Technician
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Deck Department
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88k Watercraft Operator
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Entry, AB, 3rd Mate
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Entry – OS Wiper SU, AB, 3rd Mate
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Engine Department
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88L Watercraft Engineer
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Entry, Jr Engineer, QMEDs, 3rd A/E
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Entry – OS Wiper SU, Jr Engineer, 3rd A/E
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Supply Department
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92A Logistics, E6 & above
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Entry
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Entry – OS Wiper SU, Yeoman Storekeeper, Jr Supply Officer
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92A Logistics, E5
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Entry
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Entry – OS Wiper SU, Yeoman Storekeeper
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92A Logistics, E4
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Entry
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Entry – OS Wiper SU, Assistant Storekeeper
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92A Logistic E3 & below
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Entry
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Entry – OS Wiper SU
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All other MOS’
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Entry
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Entry – OS Wiper SU
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| UNITED STATES AIR FORCE | ||
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UNITED STATES MILITARY SERVICE
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POSSIBLE USCG MMC ENDORSEMENT NEEDED
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POSSIBLE MSC JOB
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Medical
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Air Force IDMT MOS 4NOX E6 & above
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Entry, Staff Officer
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Entry – OS Wiper SU, Medical Services Officer
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All other MOS’
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Entry
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Entry – OS Wiper SU
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| UNITED STATES MARINE CORPS | ||
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UNITED STATES MILITARY SERVICE
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POSSIBLE USCG MMC ENDORSEMENT NEEDED
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POSSIBLE MSC JOB
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Culinary
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3302 Food Service Officer
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Entry
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Entry – OS Wiper SU, Steward Cook, Chief Steward, Jr Supply
Officer
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3381 E6 & above
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Entry
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Entry – OS Wiper SU, Steward Cook, Chief Steward
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3381 E1 to E5
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Entry
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Entry – OS Wiper SU, Assistant Cook, 2nd Cook, Cook Baker
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Supply
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E6 & above
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Entry
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Entry – OS Wiper SU, Yeoman Storekeeper, Jr Supply Officer
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E5 & above
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Entry
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Entry – OS Wiper SU, Yeoman Storekeeper
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E4 & above
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Entry
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Entry – OS Wiper SU, Assistant Storekeeper
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E3 & above
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Entry
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Entry – OS Wiper SU
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All Other MOS’
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Entry
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Entry – OS Wiper SU
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| UNITED STATES COAST GUARD | ||
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UNITED STATES MILITARY SERVICE
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POSSIBLE USCG MMC ENDORSEMENT NEEDED
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POSSIBLE MSC JOB
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Communications
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Information Systems Technician (IST), Electronics Technician
(ET) E6 & above
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Entry
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Entry – OS Wiper SU, 1st Radio Electronics Technician-IAT, Chief
Radio Electronics Technician-IAT, Ships Communications
Officer-IAM
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Information Systems Technician (IST), Electronics Technician
(ET) E5
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Entry
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Entry – OS Wiper SU, 1st Radio Electronic Technician
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Information Systems Technician (IST), Electronics Technician
(ET) E4
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Entry
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Entry – OS Wiper SU, 2nd Radio Electronics Technician
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Deck
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Senior Enlisted Deck Rating, Surface Warfare Officer
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Entry, AB, Chief Mate, 2nd & 3rd Mate
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Entry – OS Wiper SU, AB, Chief Mate, 2nd & 3rd Mate,
Boatswain
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Boatswain Mate (BM), Quartermaster (QM)
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Entry, AB, 2nd & 3rd Mate
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Entry – OS Wiper SU, AB, 2nd & 3rd Mate, Boatswain
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Operation Specialist (OS)
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Entry, AB
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Entry – OS Wiper SU, AB, E5 & above w/10 yr-OPS Chief
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Engineering
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Engineering Officer
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Entry, 1st 2nd & 3rd Mate, Engineering Officer
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Entry – OS Wiper SU, 1st 2nd & 3rd Mate, Assistant Engineer
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Machinery Technician E6 & above w/180 days on 220′ ship
& larger
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Entry,1st 2nd & 3rd Mate, Engineering Officer
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Entry – OS Wiper SU, 1st 2nd & 3rd Mate, Assistant Engineer
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Machinery Technician E5 & above w/180 days on 220′ ship
& larger
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Entry, Deck Engineer Machinist, Unlicensed Junior Engineer,
Refrigeration Engineer, FWOT
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Entry – OS Wiper SU, Deck Engineer Machinist, Unlicensed Junior
Engineer, Refrigeration Engineer, Engineer Utilityman, Pumpman
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Medical
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Hospital Corpsman (HM) IDC
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Entry, Staff Officer
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Entry – OS Wiper SU, Medical Services Officer
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Culinary (Food Service Specialist)
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E6 & above
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Entry
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Entry – OS Wiper SU, Steward Cook, Chief Cook, 2nd Cook, Cook
Baker, Assistant Cook
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E5
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Entry
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Entry – OS Wiper SU, Chief Cook, 2nd Cook, Cook Baker, Assistant
Cook
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E4 & above
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Entry
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Entry – OS Wiper SU, 2nd Cook, Assistant Cook
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E3 & below
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Entry
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Entry – OS Wiper SU, Assistant Cook
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| UNITED STATES NAVY | ||
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UNITED STATES MILITARY SERVICE
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POSSIBLE USCG MMC ENDORSEMENT NEEDED
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POSSIBLE MSC JOB
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No Rating
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No Rating
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Entry
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Entry – OS Wiper SU, Supply Utilityman
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No Rating w/Votec Engineering Class
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Entry
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Entry – OS Wiper SU, Supply Utilityman, Wiper, Deck Engineer
Machinist Apprentice
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Deck Department
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Senior Enlisted Deck Rating, Surface Warfare Officer
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Entry, AB, Chief Mate, 2nd & 3rd Mate
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Entry – OS Wiper SU, AB, Chief Mate, 2nd & 3rd Mate,
Boatswain
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Boatswain Mate (BM)
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Entry, AB, 2nd & 3rd Mate
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Entry – OS Wiper SU, AB, 2nd & 3rd Mate, Boatswain
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Operation Specialist (OS)
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Entry, AB
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Entry – OS Wiper SU, AB, E5 & above w/10 yr-OPS Chief
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Engineer Ratings
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Senior Enlisted, Surface Warfare Officer
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Entry, 1st 2nd & 3rd Mate, Engineering Officer
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Entry – OS, Wiper SU, 1st 2nd & 3rd Mate, Assistant Engineer
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Hull Maintenance Technician (HT)
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Entry, FWOT, Unlicensed Junior Engineer
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Entry – OS Wiper SU, Engine Utility, Unlicensed Junior Engineer
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Damage Controlman (DC)
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Entry, FWOT, Unlicensed Junior Engineer
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Entry – OS Wiper SU, Engine Utility, Unlicensed Junior Engineer
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Gas Systems Maintenance (GSM)
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Entry, Unlicensed Junior Engineer, Electrician, 2nd & 3rd
Engineer
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Entry – OS Wiper SU, Unlicensed Junior Engineer, Electrician,
2nd Electrician, Electronics, 2nd & 3rd Engineer
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Electricians Mate (EM)
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Entry, Unlicensed Junior Engineer, Electrician, Refrigeration
Engineer
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Entry – OS Wiper SU, Unlicensed Junior Engineer, Electrician,
2nd Electrician, Electronics
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Gas Systems Electric (GSE)
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Entry, Unlicensed Junior Engineer, Electrician
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Entry – OS Wiper SU, Unlicensed Junior Engineer, Electrician,
2nd Electrician, Electronics
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Machinist Mate A Gang (MM)
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Entry, FWOT, Deck, Machinist, Unlicensed Junior Engineer,
Electrician, Refrigeration Engineer
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Entry – OS Wiper SU, Deck Engineer Machinist, Unlicensed Junior
Engineer, Refrigeration Engineer, Engine Utilityman, Pumpman
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Machinist Mate Engine (MM)
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Entry, FWOT, Deck Engineer Machinist, Unlicensed Junior
Engineer, 2nd & 3rd Engineer
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Entry – OS Wiper SU, Engine Utilityman, Refrigeration Engineer,
Deck Engineer Machinist, Pumpman
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Boiler Technician (BT)
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Entry, FWOT, Unlicensed Junior Engineer
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Entry – OS Wiper SU, Engine Utilityman, Unlicensed Junior
Engineer
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Machinery Repairman (MR)
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Entry, FWOT, Unlicensed Junior Engineer, Deck Engineer
Machinist, Pumpman
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Entry – OS Wiper SU, Engine Utilityman, Unlicensed Junior
Engineer, Deck Engineer Machinist
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Electronics Technician (ET)
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Entry
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Entry – OS Wiper SU, Radio Electronics Technician 2
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Interior Communications
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Entry, QMED, Assistant Engineer
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Entry – OS Wiper SU, Electronics Technician, Assistant Engineer
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Culinary
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Culinary and Mess Specialist (CS) & (MS)
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N/A
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Entry – OS Wiper SU
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E6 & above
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Entry
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Entry – OS Wiper SU, Steward Cook, Chief Cook, 2nd Cook, Cook
Baker, Assistant Cook
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E5
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Entry
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Entry – OS Wiper SU, Chief Cook, 2nd Cook, Cook Baker, Assistant
Cook
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E4 & above
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Entry
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Entry – OS Wiper SU, 2nd Cook, Assistant Cook
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E3 & below
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Entry
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Entry – OS Wiper SU, Assistant Cook
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Supply
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Logistics Specialist (LS), Storekeeper (SK), Aviation
Storekeeper (AK), E5 & above
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Entry
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Entry – OS Wiper SU, Supply Officer, Jr Supply Officer, Yeoman
Storekeeper, Assistant Storekeeper
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Logistics Specialist (LS), Storekeeper (SK), Aviation
Storekeeper (AK), E4 & below
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Entry
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Entry – OS Wiper SU, Assistant Storekeeper
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Medical
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Hospital Corpsman (HM) (IDC), E6 & above
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Entry, Staff Officer
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Entry – OS Wiper SU, Medical Services Officer
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Electronics
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Electronics (ET)
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Entry
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Entry – OS Wiper SU, 1st Radio Electronics Technician-IAT, Chief
Radio Electronics Technician-IAT, Ships Communications
Officer-IAM
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Aviation Electronics (AE)
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Entry
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Entry – OS Wiper SU, 2nd Radio Electronics Technician
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Communications
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Information Systems Technician (IT), E6 & above
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Entry
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Entry – OS Wiper SU, Chief Radio Electronics Technician
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Information Systems Technician (IT), E5 & above
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Entry
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Entry – OS Wiper SU, 1st Radio Electronic Technician
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Information Systems Technician (IT), E4 & above
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Entry
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Entry – OS Wiper SU, 2nd Radio Electronic Technician
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