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Side-by-Side Comparison

Compare up to 5 Navy ratings across all key data points.

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Category
BMBoatswain's Mate
OSOperations Specialist
Overall Score3.84.9
Rate Typesurfacesurface
Enlistment Bonus—$10,000
NEC SRB Bonus0000W17A, W20A, W27A
Avg Civilian Salary$38k – $58k$50k – $85k
Promotion SpeedAverageAverage
Lifestyle Score
35
50
Civilian ROI2.14.4
Happiness5.04.5
Ship vs. Shore Split80 / 2065 / 35
A-School Length5 wks11 wks
Contract Length4 yrs / 5 yrs4 yrs / 5 yrs
Clearance Levelnonesecret
Manning %103%96%
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