Employment applicants for civil service mariner (CIVMAR) jobs with Military Sealift Command must have a U.S. Coast Guard issued merchant mariner’s credential. Apply for an MMC 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 COAST GUARD

Continue to sail and serve in a rewarding career with MSC. Your Coast Guard qualifications can earn you federal employment opportunities with MSC, and provide competitive pay, unparalleled benefits, and a continued shared camaraderie with your shipmates

UNITED STATES MILITARY SERVICE
POSSIBLE USCG MMC ENDORSEMENT NEEDED
POSSIBLE MSC JOB
Communications
Information Systems Technician (IST) E6 & Above
Entry Level
1st Radio Electronics Technician-IAT, Chief Radio Electronics Technician-IAT, Ships Communications Officer-IAM
Information Systems Technician (IST), Electronics Technician (ET) E5
Entry Level
1st Radio Electronics Technician
Information Systems Technician (IST), Electronics Technician (ET) E4
Entry Level
2nd Radio Electronics Technician
Deck
Senior Enlisted Deck Rating, Surface Warfare Officer
Able Seafarer, 3rd, 2nd or Chief Mate
Able Seaman, Chief Mate, 2nd & 3rd Mate, Boatswain
Boatswain Mate (BM), Quartermaster (QM)
Able Seafarer, 3rd or 2nd Mate
Able Seaman, 2nd & 3rd Mate, Boatswain
Operation Specialist (OS)
Able Seafarer
Able Seaman, OPS Chief-E5 & Above w/ 6 Yr
Engine
Engineering Officer – EOW Qualified
QMED (ANY), Oiler, BTOWT, Electrician/Refrigerating Engineer, Pump Technician/Machinist, Unlicensed Jr. Engineer, 3rd, 2nd or 1st Assistant Engineer
Deck Engineer Machinist, Unlicensed Jr. Engineer, Electrician/Refrigeration Engineer, Engine Utilityman, Pumpman, Damage Control Officer, Assistant Damage Control Officer, Damage Controlman
Machinery Tech E6 & Above w/ 180 Days on 220’ Ship & Larger
QMED (ANY), Oiler, BTOWT, Electrician/Refrigerating Engineer, Pump Technician/Machinist, Unlicensed Jr. Engineer, 3rd, 2nd or 1st Assistant Engineer
Deck Engineer Machinist, Unlicensed Jr. Engineer, Electrician/Refrigeration Engineer, Engine Utilityman, Pumpman, Damage Control Officer, Assistant Damage Control Officer, Damage Controlman
Machinery Tech E5 & Above w/ 180 Days on 220’ Ship & Larger
QMED (ANY), Oiler, BTOWT, Electrician/Refrigerating Engineer, Pump Technician/Machinist, Unlicensed Jr. Engineer, 3rd, 2nd or 1st Assistant Engineer
Deck Engineer Machinist, Unlicensed Jr. Engineer, Refrigeration Engineer, Engine Utilityman, Pumpman
Medical
Medical Health Services Technician (HS) – E6 & Above
Staff Officer, Certificate of Registry–Medical Technician, Nurse Practitioner, Physicians Assistant or Doctor
Medical Services Officer
Culinary
E6 & above
Entry Level
Steward Cook, Chief Cook, 2nd Cook, Cook Baker, Assistant Cook
E5
Entry Level
Chief Cook, 2nd Cook, Cook Baker, Assistant Cook
E4 & above
Entry Level
2nd Cook, Assistant Cook
E3 & below
Entry Level
Assistant Cook
     

UNITED STATES NAVY

Leverage your Navy skills with a smooth transition into a rewarding career with MSC. Continue to serve your country while earning competitive pay and enjoying stable job security.

UNITED STATES MILITARY SERVICE
POSSIBLE USCG MMC ENDORSEMENT NEEDED
POSSIBLE MSC JOB
No Designated Rating
Entry Level
Any Entry Level – OS, Wiper, SU
No Designated Rating w/ Votec Engineering Class
Entry Level
Any Entry Level – OS, Wiper, SU
Deck
Senior Enlisted Deck Rating, Surface Warfare Officer
Able Seafarer, 3rd, 2nd Mate or Chief Mate
Able Seaman, Boatswain, 3rd, 2nd or Chief Mate
Boatswain Mate (BM)
Able Seafarer, 3rd or 2nd Mate
Able Seaman
Operation Specialist (OS)
Able Seafarer
Able Seaman, OPS Chief
Engine
Surface Warfare Officer (EOOW Qualified)
QMED (ANY), Oiler, BTOWT, Electrician/Refrigerating Engineer, Pump Technician/Machinist, Unlicensed Jr. Engineer, 3rd, 2nd or 1st Assistant Engineer
Deck Engineer Machinist, Unlicensed Jr. Engineer, Electrician/Refrigeration Engineer, Engine Utilityman, Pumpman, Damage Controlman
Senior Enlisted Engineer Ratings (E6 & Above) w/ EOOW Qualifications
QMED (ANY), Oiler, BTOWT, Electrician/Refrigerating Engineer, Pump Technician/Machinist, Unlicensed Jr. Engineer, 3rd, 2nd or 1st Assistant Engineer
Deck Engineer Machinist, Unlicensed Jr. Engineer, 3rd, 2nd, or 1st Assistant Engineer
Hull Maintenance Technician (HT)
QMED (ANY), Oiler, BTOWT, Pump Technician/Machinist, Unlicensed Jr. Engineer
Engine Utilityman, Deck Engineer Machinist, Unlicensed Jr. Engineer, Damage Controlman
Damage Controlman (DC)
Entry Level, QMED-Oiler, BTOWT, Pump Technician/Machinist, Unlicensed Jr. Engineer
Engine Utilityman, Deck Engineer Machinist, Unlicensed Jr. Engineer, Damage Controlman
Gas Systems Maintenance (GSM)
QMED-Oiler, BTOWT, Unlicensed Jr. Engineer, 3rd or 2nd Assistant Engineer
Engineer Utilityman, Unlicensed Jr. Engineer, 3rd or 2nd Assistant Engineer, Damage Control Officer, Assistant Damage Control Officer, Damage Controlman
Electricians Mate (EM)
QMED-Unlicensed Jr. Engineer, Electrician, Refrigerating Engineer
Unlicensed Jr. Engineer, Electrician, 2nd Electrician, Electronics, Refrigeration Engineer
Gas Systems Electric (GSE)
QMED-Unlicensed Jr. Engineer, Electrician, 3rd or 2nd Assistant Engineer
Unlicensed Jr. Engineer, Electrician, 3rd or 2nd Assistant Engineer, Assistant Damage Control Officer, Damage Controlman
Machinist Mate A Gang (MM)
QMED (ANY), Oiler, BTOWT, Electrician/Refrigerating Engineer, Pump Technician/Machinist, Unlicensed Jr. Engineer, 3rd or 2nd Assistant Engineer
Engine Utilityman, Deck Engineer Machinist, Pumpman, Refrigeration Engineer, Unlicensed Junior Engineer, 3rd or 2nd Assistant Engineer, Assistant Damage Control Officer, Damage Controlman
Machinist Mate Engine (MM)
QMED (ANY), Oiler, BTOWT, Electrician/Refrigerating Engineer, Pump Technician/Machinist, Unlicensed Jr. Engineer, 3rd or 2nd Assistant Engineer
Engine Utilityman, Deck Engineer Machinist, Pumpman, Refrigeration Engineer, Unlicensed Jr. Engineer, 3rd or 2nd Assistant Engineer
Boiler Technician (BT)
QMED (ANY), Oiler, BTOWT, Pump Technician/Machinist, Unlicensed Jr. Engineer, 3rd or 2nd Assistant Engineer
Engine Utilityman, Deck Engineer Machinist, Pumpman, Unlicensed Jr. Engineer, 3rd or 2nd Assistant Engineer, Assistant Damage Control Officer, Damage Controlman
Machinery Repairman (MR)
QMED (ANY), Oiler, BTOWT, Pump Technician/Machinist, Unlicensed Jr. Engineer, 3rd or 2nd Assistant Engineer
Engine Utilityman, Deck Engineer Machinist, Pumpman, Unlicensed Jr. Engineer, 3rd or 2nd Assistant Engineer, Assistant Damage Control Officer, Damage Controlman
Interior Communications (w/Engineering Watchstanding Qualifications)
Entry Level, QMED-Oiler, Refrigeration/Electrician
Engine Utilityman, Electrician, Electronics Technician
Culinary
Culinary & Mess Specialist (CS) &(MS)
E6 & above
Entry Level
Steward Cook, Chief Cook, 2nd Cook, Cook Baker, Assistant Cook
E5
Entry Level
Chief Cook, 2nd Cook, Cook Baker, Assistant Cook
E4 & above
Entry Level
2nd Cook, Assistant Cook
E3 & below
Entry Level
Assistant Cook
Supply
Logistics Specialist (LS), Storekeeper (SK), Aviation Storekeeper (AK), E5 & Above
Entry Level
Supply Officer, Jr. Supply Officer, Yeoman Storekeeper, Assistant Storekeeper
Logistics Specialist (LS), Storekeeper (SK), Aviation Storekeeper (AK), E4 & Below
Entry Level
Assistant Storekeeper
Medical
Hospital Corpsman (HM) (IDC NEC) E6 & Above 8425/8402/8403/8494
Entry Level, Staff Officer, Certificate of Registry – Medical Technician, Nurse Practitioner, Physicians Assistant, or Doctor
Medical Services Officer
Electronics
Electronics (ET)
Entry Level
2nd Radio Electronics Technician
Aviation Electronics (AE)
Entry Level
2nd Radio Electronics Technician
Communications
Information Systems Technician (IT), E6 & above
Entry Level
Ships Communications Officer-IAM, Chief Radio Electronics Technician-IAT, 1st Radio Electronics Technician-IAT
Information Systems Technician (IT), E5 & above
Entry Level
1st Radio Electronics Technician
Information Systems Technician (IT), E4 & above
Entry Level
2nd Radio Electronics Technician
     

UNITED STATES ARMY

March into your future with a maritime career with MSC. Gain real-world experiences and competitive pay with the skills you’ve earned from the Army to continue to serve your nation.

UNITED STATES MILITARY SERVICE
POSSIBLE USCG MMC ENDORSEMENT NEEDED
POSSIBLE MSC JOB
Culinary
92 G Culinary E6 & Above
Entry Level
Steward Cook, Chief Steward
92 G Culinary E3 to E6
Entry Level
Chief Cook, Cook Baker, 2nd Cook, Assistant Cook
Medical
18D Medical
Entry Level, Staff Officer – Medical Technician
Medical Services Officer
Communications
25 U Signal Corp
Entry Level
2nd Radio Electronics Technician
25 B, E5 amp; Above
Entry Level
2nd Radio Electronics Technician, 1st Radio Electronics Technician, Chief Radio Electronics Technician
Deck Department
88K Watercraft Operator
Entry Level, Able Seafarer, 3rd Mate
Able Seaman, 3rd Mate
Engine
88L Watercraft Engineer E6 & Above
Entry Level, QMED-Oiler, Pump Technician/Machinist, Unlicensed Jr. Engineer, 3rd Assistant Engineer
Deck Engineer Machinist, Pumpman, Unlicensed Jr. Engineer, 3rd Assistant Engineer
Supply
92A Logistics, E6 & above
Entry Level
Yeoman Storekeeper, Jr. Supply Officer
92A Logistics, E5
Entry Level
Yeoman Storekeeper
92A Logistics, E4
Entry Level
Assistant Storekeeper
92A Logistic E3 & below
Entry Level
Any Entry Level – OS Wiper SU
All other MOS
Entry Level
Any Entry Level – OS Wiper SU
     

UNITED STATES MARINE CORPS

From Marine to Mariner, your skills can translate into an in-demand career with MSC. Use your Marine Corps qualifications to target a seafaring career in support of your country, while gaining real-world experience and lifelong friendships.

UNITED STATES MILITARY SERVICE
POSSIBLE USCG MMC ENDORSEMENT NEEDED
POSSIBLE MSC JOB
Culinary
3302 Food Service Officer
Entry Level
Steward Cook, Chief Steward, Jr. Supply Officer
3381 E6 & Above
Entry Leve
Steward Cook, Chief Steward
3381 E1 to E5
Entry Level
Assistant Cook, 2nd Cook, Cook Baker
Supply
Supply – E6 & Above
Entry Level
Yeoman Storekeeper, Jr. Supply Officer
Supply – E5 & Above
Entry Level
Yeoman Storekeeper
Supply – E4 & Above
Entry Level
Assistant Storekeeper
Supply – E3 & Below
Entry Level
Any Entry Level – OS Wiper SU
All Other MOS
Entry Level
Any Entry Level – OS Wiper SU
     

UNITED STATES AIR FORCE

Continue to support your country on the sea. Land a rewarding job with MSC. Be part of something bigger than yourself and use your Air Force qualifications to gain a hands-on career with MSC.

UNITED STATES MILITARY SERVICE
POSSIBLE USCG MMC ENDORSEMENT NEEDED
POSSIBLE MSC JOB
Medical
Air Force IDMT MOS 4NOX E6 & Above
Entry Level, Staff Officer, Certificate of Registry – Medical Technician, Nurse Practitioner, Physicians Assistant, or Doctor
Medical Services Officer
All other MOS
Entry Level
Any Entry Level – OS Wiper SU