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Machinery Repairman sailor
Machinery Repairman rating badgeMR

Machinery Repairman(MR Navy Rating)

Operates lathes, milling machines, and other precision metalworking equipment.

Overall

5.1/10
Burnout4.6
Lifestyle4.0
Civilian ROI3.9
Happiness5.5
Manning %3.4
$$$ Pay5.2

Quick Stats

Enlistment BonusNo active bonus
Civilian Sector Transferability$42k–$75k
Advancement OutlookAverage
Manning %98%
Initial Contract2 yr active /
Medical Requirements
  • ✓Vision: Corrects to 20/20
  • ✓Normal color perception

Security Clearance

No Clearance — Open to Permanent Residents

This rate does not require a security clearance and is open to lawful permanent residents (green card holders) as well as U.S. citizens.

ASVAB Requirements

AFQT Minimum

31

Line-score options — meet any one

  • VE+AR+MK+MC≥205
  • VE+AR+MK+AS≥205
Calculate your score →

Who This Is Best For

Best for precision-minded individuals who enjoy CNC operations, machining, and fabrication from raw materials. If you take satisfaction in creating exact parts when no replacement exists, this rate provides exceptional hands-on machinist training transferable to manufacturing, aerospace, and industrial toolmaking careers.

+Pros

  • ✓Strong civilian career transition

–Cons

    Real Opinions

    +Positive

    ✓

    “The Navy depends on about 770 sailors with this job to make parts that cannot be bought from anywhere else.”

    NavyEnlisted.com|
    ✓

    “Senior petty officers and chiefs often remain until retirement, as skilled machinist jobs are valuable both inside and outside the Navy.”

    OperationMilitaryKids.org|

    –Negative & Mixed

    ✗

    “Underway life in engineering is hot, loud, and exhausting. You will stand watch in some miserable conditions.”

    r/newtothenavy|
    ✗

    “The Navy depends on only about 770 Sailors with this job — it is one of the smallest rates in the entire Navy. The small community size limits promotion opportunities compared to larger ratings.”

    NavyCS|

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    Recruiter vs Reality

    What the recruiter says vs. what it's actually like.

    🫡 Recruiter says

    “Engineering rates are always in demand and you will learn a valuable trade!”

    💀 Reality

    Source: MyNavyRates research

    The trade skills are real but underway life in engineering spaces is hot, loud, and physically demanding. Watch rotations can be exhausting, especially on older ships.

    🫡 Recruiter says

    “MR can make anything.”

    💀 Reality

    Source: sailor forums

    MR work is impressive but mostly involves fabricating replacement parts for aging ship equipment. You will not be designing products or doing creative metalwork.

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    Horror Stories

    Real stories people have shared about this rate. Swipe to browse.

    💀

    “Sharp metal shavings fly in a confined machine shop with poor ventilation. Cutting tools don't stop spinning because the ocean gets rough. They take you young so it won't kill you.”

    Source: practicalmachinist.com|

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    Related Reading

    Guides on picking a rate, ASVAB, bonuses, promotion, and life after the Navy.

    Getting Started

    How do you choose the right Navy rate for you?

    Choosing a Navy rate means weighing your ASVAB scores, lifestyle preferences, civilian career goals, and willingness to deploy or go to sea. Start by identifying which ratings you qualify for, then narrow the list by what matters most to you.

    Getting Started

    What is the ASVAB and what scores do you need?

    The ASVAB is a multi-aptitude test that determines which Navy ratings you qualify for. Your sub-test scores combine into line scores, and each rating has minimum line-score requirements. Higher scores open more options.

    Career & Pay

    Which Navy rates have the biggest enlistment bonuses in 2026?

    Active Component (Active Duty) only. Per the CNRC GENADMIN dated 24 July 2026, the biggest source-rate bonus is $40,000 — Nuclear Field on FY26 ship dates ($75,000 EB cap). Special Warfare Boat Operator (SB) follows at $35,000, then EOD and SEAL (SO) at $30,000, and Aviation Rescue Swimmer (AIRR) and Cryptologic Technician Maintenance (CTM) at $25,000. Special Operations Future Sailors who clear the elevated PST standards add a flat $20,000 EBPST. Most rates cap at $50,000 total EB. The Loan Repayment Program adds up to $65,000 on top, separately. Reserve component (SELRES) bonuses are governed by a different message and are not covered here.

    Real Opinions

    +Positive

    ✓

    “The Navy depends on about 770 sailors with this job to make parts that cannot be bought from anywhere else.”

    NavyEnlisted.com|
    ✓

    “Senior petty officers and chiefs often remain until retirement, as skilled machinist jobs are valuable both inside and outside the Navy.”

    OperationMilitaryKids.org|

    –Negative & Mixed

    ✗

    “Underway life in engineering is hot, loud, and exhausting. You will stand watch in some miserable conditions.”

    r/newtothenavy|
    ✗

    “The Navy depends on only about 770 Sailors with this job — it is one of the smallest rates in the entire Navy. The small community size limits promotion opportunities compared to larger ratings.”

    NavyCS|

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    Recruiter vs Reality

    What the recruiter says vs. what it's actually like.

    🫡 Recruiter says

    “Engineering rates are always in demand and you will learn a valuable trade!”

    💀 Reality

    Source: MyNavyRates research

    The trade skills are real but underway life in engineering spaces is hot, loud, and physically demanding. Watch rotations can be exhausting, especially on older ships.

    🫡 Recruiter says

    “MR can make anything.”

    💀 Reality

    Source: sailor forums

    MR work is impressive but mostly involves fabricating replacement parts for aging ship equipment. You will not be designing products or doing creative metalwork.

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    😱

    Horror Stories

    Real stories people have shared about this rate. Swipe to browse.

    💀

    “Sharp metal shavings fly in a confined machine shop with poor ventilation. Cutting tools don't stop spinning because the ocean gets rough. They take you young so it won't kill you.”

    Source: practicalmachinist.com|

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    Remarks

    Accession applicants will attend BECC and will attend follow-on training lasting approximately 30 days prior to assignment to their first permanent duty station.

    Source: CNRC / ECM Rating List, 19 Jan 2026. Verify current guidance with your recruiter before signing.

    Training Pipeline — Total ~20 weeks (5 months)

    8w
    12w
    Boot Camp— 8 weeks
    RTC Great Lakes, IL
    Basic military training for all recruits
    A-School— 12 weeks
    NTTC Great Lakes, IL
    11.2% washoutDifficulty: 2.8/10
    Technical training for rating qualification
    Fleet Assignment— 0 weeks
    First duty station
    Report to operational command

    Calculate Your End Training Date and Holidays and Events You Will Miss During Training

    Ship dates are approximate and based on the weekly RTC Great Lakes schedule. Confirm your exact date with your recruiter. Source: bootcamp.navy.mil

    Career Progression Milestones

    Estimated timeline based on current advancement rates. Actual timing varies by individual performance and Navy needs.

    5 mo
    1 mo
    1yr 5mo
    6 mo
    1yr 6mo
    Training Complete— 5 mo
    Pipeline finished (~5 mo) — NTTC Great Lakes, IL
    First Duty Station— 6 mo
    Sea or shore duty assignment
    NEC Specialization Options— 1yr 11mo
    17 specializations available
    U31AU32AU33A

    Advancement Outlook

    E-2 to E-4 Advancement Outlook

    Time to E-4: 30 months total

    • E-1 → E-2: 9 months at E-1. Automatic
    • E-2 → E-3: 9 months at E-2. Automatic
    • E-3 → E-4: 12 months at E-3. Automatic

    E-4 is automatic — competitive advancement starts at E-5

    How to advance faster to E-4

    Your recruiter can process you in at E-2 or E-3 on day one if you qualify. Every rung skipped shortens the path to E-4 by months. Official transcripts / certificates required at enlistment.

    • E-2 →Easy
      2 years of JROTC completed. Easiest common path if your high school offers JROTC.
    • E-2 →Moderate
      24+ semester hours/ 36+ quarter hours of college credit (below the associate's threshold). Roughly one full year of college.
    • E-2 →Moderate
      Civil Air Patrol Billy Mitchell Award. Achievable with consistent cadet participation, but requires testing and leadership time.
    • E-2 →Moderate
      Sea Cadet Corps — reaching the Sea Cadet E-2 rate (join by age 17).
    • E-2 to E-3 →Moderate
      Boot camp leadership roles — roles don't auto-pin rank. Advancement comes from earning Honor Recruit or Hall of Fame at graduation (one award only, not stacked).
      • Honor Recruit up to E-2 — effectively the #1 ranked recruit in your division (~60-80 recruits), one Sailor per division per cycle. Selection is based on cumulative performance across all three academic exams, Physical Readiness Test (PRT) scores, uniform and personnel inspections, military bearing, and peer/Recruit Division Commander (RDC) evaluations. Roles that typically compete at this level:
        • Assistant LPO (ALPO) — deputy to the LPO.
        • Master-at-Arms (MAA) — barracks cleanliness, standards, and discipline.
        • Yeoman (YN) — division admin, paperwork, and tracking.
        • Educational Petty Officer (EPO) — study groups, test prep, and academic remediation.
        • Religious Petty Officer (RPO) — coordinates chapel and religious services.
        • Athletic Petty Officer (APO) — leads PT and fitness assessments.
        • Mail Petty Officer — handles mail distribution and tracking.
        • Section Leaders — squad-level leaders below the division-wide roles.
      • Hall of Fame up to E-3 — the most elite recognition at Recruit Training Command (RTC), awarded Navy-wide rather than per division. Requires exceptional performance in every training metric: top-tier scores on all three academic exams (typically 90%+), "Outstanding" on the final Physical Readiness Test (PRT), near-perfect uniform and personnel inspections, held a division leadership role with strong performance, and zero remediation, infractions, or negative marks across the full training cycle. Senior leadership roles positioned to compete:
    • E-3 →Moderate
      3 years of JROTC completed (any service branch). Straightforward if your high school has the program — three school years of enrollment.
    • E-3 →Hard
      Eagle Scout (BSA) or Gold Award (GSUSA) — the highest youth scouting awards. Typically takes years of participation and a capstone service project.
    • E-3 →Hard
      Associate's degree (or 48+ semester hours / 72+ quarter hours of college credit, 100-level or higher from an accredited institution). Two years of full-time college.
    • E-3 →Hard
      Civil Air Patrol Earhart Award. Uncommon — only a small fraction of CAP cadets reach this level.
    • E-3 →Hard
      Sea Cadet Corps — reaching the Sea Cadet E-3 rate (join by age 16).

    Ceiling is E-3 at accession — stacking qualifications doesn't push you to E-4 out of the gate.

    Ways to accelerate E-4 after you're in

    • Very HardMeritorious Advancement Program (MAP) — Command-nominated promotion that skips the exam entirely. Each command gets a small seasonal quota of MAP slots and hands them to the top performers based on evaluation ranking. Fastest path on paper, but you're competing directly with every other sailor at your command.

    Rules can change — verify current criteria with your recruiter and in the latest Navy Recruiting Manual (COMNAVCRUITCOM) before signing any paperwork that assumes a specific entry paygrade.

    E-5 and E-6 Advancement Outlook

    Average★☆★☆

    1 of 4 factors working in your favor · 1 working against you

    • ▼

      Manning

      E5 85%E6 110%(E-5/E-6)
      E5 is balanced while E6 is overmanned. Your advancement outlook depends on which paygrade you're promoting into next.

      Source: N12 Community Health Indicator brief (FY26)

    • ●

      Enlistment bonus

      No

      No active enlistment bonus for this rate. Most ratings do not offer one in any given fiscal year, so this is a neutral signal on its own.
    • ▲

      Overall Selective Reenlistment Bonus (SRB) Outlook

      Strong opportunity
      Navy is paying a substantial bonus to retain sailors. Strong signal that billets are staying empty at senior paygrades.

    Bonuses — Click here to see your military pay

    All Active CNRC Enlistment Incentives

    Active Duty

    Source: CNRC GENADMIN 24 JUL 26 — effective Jul 27, 2026, contracts authorized through Dec 31, 2026 (NDAA 2026)

    Active Component only. Reservist (SELRES) shipping bonuses are set by a separate CNRF incentive message — ask your recruiter.

    Bonuses can stack up to the rating's EB cap; LRP is independent. Footnote numbers match the source GENADMIN.

    Loan Repayment Program (LRP)

    Stacks on top of EB cap. AFQT ≥ 50, ~25% tax withheld, DD 2475 required per payment.

    MR-SG

    October–September Any

    Up to $65,000[1]

    LRP Notes

    • 1Future Sailor must access into Active Component and have LRP listed as a guarantee on their current Annex to DD Form 4 (NAVCRUIT 1133/52). The NRC LRP Manager approves prior to a new Annex being generated. LRP can stack with all other EB types up to its own $65,000 maximum. Applicants need AFQT 50+, must submit a DD 2475 for each payment, and roughly 25% of each payment is withheld for taxes (a W-2 is issued).

    Cross-cutting Policy Notes

    • 1Future Sailors with Tier 3 education credentials (e.g., HiSET / GED / alternative credential) are NOT authorized any EB.
    • 2Prior-service members re-enlisting onto Active Duty must enter at pay grade E-4 or below, must not have received a bonus on their first enlistment, and (Navy prior-service) must have been separated from active duty for at least 12 months before shipping.
    • 3EBHS (EB for High School) is currently NOT AUTHORIZED in this message — distinct from prior cycles when EBHS was offered.
    • 4During lapsed appropriations, classifiers may still include EB on a contract if the DD 1966 carries the funding-availability disclaimer; payment is then subject to a future appropriation.
    • 5Bonuses are paid in installments. Only the unearned portion of EBSR is eligible for recoupment; EBSHP/EBPST cannot be recouped due to post-RTC reclassification or separation.

    Always verify with a recruiter before signing — eligibility depends on AFQT, education tier, security-clearance adjudication, ship date, and program availability. Funding subject to congressional reauthorization of 37 USC § 331.

    How to qualify & get paid

    1. Sign a contract for this rate at MEPS with the bonus(es) listed on your NAVCRUIT 1133/52 Enlistment Guarantee — eligibility is locked at signing.
    2. Ship to Recruit Training Command (RTC) Great Lakes inside the authorized window — EBSHP and EBPST are earned and paid at RTC graduation and cannot be recouped after.
    3. Complete A-school (and any required follow-on C-school or qualifying course) for your rating — EBSR is earned and paid at school graduation, except for the Special-Operations pipelines, which pay later (AIRR after FRS + first duty station; SO after SQT; SB after SWCC Charlie phase; EOD/ND after their respective A-schools).
    4. LRP is paid annually upon submission of a DD 2475; ~25% is withheld for federal taxes, and a W-2 is issued. LRP must be on your contract at accession — it cannot be added later via reclassification.

    Important details & disqualifiers

    • •All bonuses on this page are Active Component (Active Duty) only. Reservists (SELRES) follow a separate CNRF incentive message — ask your recruiter.
    • •Future Sailors with Tier 3 education credentials (HiSET / GED / alternative) are NOT authorized any EB.
    • •AFQT score must be ≥ 31 for EBSHP and ≥ 50 for LRP.
    • •EBSR is the only EB type that can be partially recouped if you separate before completing the obligated service. EBSHP / EBPST cannot be recouped after RTC.
    • •Bonus payments are subject to federal income tax withholding.
    • •EB-for-High-School (EBHS) is currently NOT authorized in the July 2026 GENADMIN — distinct from earlier cycles when it was offered.
    • •Funding: NDAA 2026 authorizes contracts through 31 December 2026; appropriations cover obligations through 30 September 2026; max-EB authority extends through 10 January 2027 — all subject to congressional reauthorization of 37 USC § 331.

    You May Qualify for a Navy Enlisted Classification (NEC)

    Specialties within this rate you can select, some with additional compensation. Each NEC has its own training, bonus potential, and career path.

    0000Any NEC or no NEC (all qualifying Sailors in this rating)

    Selective Reenlistment Bonus (SRB)

    🟢

    First Reenlistment (17 mo to 6 yrs Active Duty)

    $30,000

    Max

    Newly Added

    🟢

    Second Reenlistment (6 to 10 yrs Active Duty)

    $30,000

    Max

    Active (unchanged)

    —

    Third Reenlistment (10 to 14 yrs Active Duty)

    Not eligible

    U31AAdvanced Machinery Repairman

    Performs calculations using basic algebra and trigonometry to manufacture from blueprints, 1-2-3 blocks, spur, helical, bevel gears, and worm/worm wheels utilizing engine lathes and universal milling machines. Understand the set up and operation of the vertical turret lathe, and horizontal boring machine for machining large bulky items.

    Potential Civilian Post-Navy Outcomes

    CNC Machinist

    Transferability: 7/10

    $42k–$75k

    Post-Navy Salary Trajectory

    Estimated civilian salary growth after separating from the Navy, based on industry data for this rating's skill set.

    Year 1

    $50K

    Year 5

    $65K

    Year 10

    $78K

    10-year growth: +56%

    Retention & Burnout

    First-Term Retention

    55%

    choose to reenlist

    Burnout Index

    4.6/10

    Moderate

    Watch Intensity

    5

    Hours/Day

    9

    Deploy Tempo

    6

    Manning Strain

    0

    Low Morale Risk

    5

    Attrition Signal

    5

    What this means: The Burnout Index combines watch intensity (25%), daily hours (20%), deployment tempo (15%), manning strain (15%), morale (15%), and attrition (10%) into a single risk score.

    Lifestyle4/10

    Ship vs. Shore Split

    58% / 42%

    Sea Duty Tempo

    Moderate — 6/10

    Physical Demand

    medium — indoor

    Sea Duty Tempo measures how much of a career is spent in deployable billets — ships, submarines, deploying squadrons, and expeditionary units — and how often those units leave homeport. It is separate from physical demand: an administrative job aboard a deployed unit still deploys, and a hands-on maintenance job at a shore command does not.

    Watch Standing

    3-section underway, 4-section in port

    In a 4-section rotation, the crew is divided into four teams. Each team stands a 6-hour watch shift, then has 18 hours off before their next watch. In port, you stand 24-hour duty roughly every 4 days — meaning you stay aboard the ship overnight on your duty day.

    Watch qualifications vary by command and platform. Expect to qualify within 90 days of reporting.

    OPNAVINST 3120.32DUSNI ProceedingsNavy Watch Standing Manual

    Life on Watch — Sea Stories

    “I was on machine shop watch when the engineers brought me a broken valve stem from a critical seawater system — the ship was taking on water through a failed valve and they needed a replacement part that didn't exist in our supply system. I measured the broken piece, programmed the lathe, and machined a new valve stem from bar stock in about two hours. It wasn't pretty, but it was dimensionally perfect. The engineers installed it and the flooding stopped. The DCA said an MR just saved the ship from going to the yards early. There are only 770 of us in the whole Navy, and that night showed why.”

    Veteran account (composite)

    Story 1 of 5

    Common Duty Stations

    Naval Station NorfolkSea
    Family Friendly

    6.9/10

    Schools + spouse jobs

    Base Housing Wait

    10 months

    Avg waitlist for on-base

    Cost of Living

    95

    100 = national avg

    Naval Base San DiegoSea
    Family Friendly

    7.9/10

    Schools + spouse jobs

    Base Housing Wait

    14 months

    Avg waitlist for on-base

    Cost of Living

    135

    100 = national avg

    Naval Station MayportSea
    Family Friendly
    🎓

    Step-by-Step Strategy Guide to Getting an Associate's Degree After Boot Camp — For Free

    Most sailors don't know they already have 9 or more general education college credits just from graduating boot camp.

    Based on your rate, you may have more.

    You can earn an associate's degree for free in 12-30 months without spending a dime.

    Strategy Guide & Boot Camp College Credit Calculator →
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    Community Poll

    If you could go back, would you pick MR again?

    Career & Pay

    How does promotion work in the Navy?

    Navy advancement depends on exam scores, evaluations, time in rate, and available quotas. Some ratings promote over 50% of eligible sailors while others promote less than 5%. Your rate choice directly affects how fast you can advance.

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    Life on Watch — Sea Stories

    “I was on machine shop watch when the engineers brought me a broken valve stem from a critical seawater system — the ship was taking on water through a failed valve and they needed a replacement part that didn't exist in our supply system. I measured the broken piece, programmed the lathe, and machined a new valve stem from bar stock in about two hours. It wasn't pretty, but it was dimensionally perfect. The engineers installed it and the flooding stopped. The DCA said an MR just saved the ship from going to the yards early. There are only 770 of us in the whole Navy, and that night showed why.”

    Veteran account (composite)

    Story 1 of 5

    U16A
    + more
    C-School / Advanced Training— 2yr 5mo
    1 follow-on school available
    Shore Duty Rotation— 3yr 11mo
    First shore rotation opportunity
    • Leading Petty Officer (LPO) — runs day-to-day ops inside the division.
    • Assistant RCPO (ARCPO) — backs up the RCPO and steps in when needed.
    • Recruit Chief Petty Officer (RCPO) — senior recruit in the division, overall accountability to the RDCs. Highest visibility for meritorious advancement.
    +1 SRB added/increased · −0 SRB reduced/eliminated
    $30,000 max
  • ●

    Billet-Based Advancement eligibility

    Legacy exam cycles

    This rating has not been integrated into Billet-Based Advancement yet. Advancement still runs through the traditional exam and Final Multiple Score (FMS) system — your exam score is one of the main factors in how you promote.

    • Sources: Manning NAVADMIN · SRB NAVADMIN · Billet-Based Advancement Handbook (NAVADMIN 255/24, updated via NAVADMIN 112/25). How to interpret these factors →

    Requirements

    • Accession Sailors are not eligible to attend this training.
    U32AComputer Numerically Controlled Machinist

    Understands the theory and application of Computer Numerically Controlled (CNC) lathes, milling machines and associated equipment utilizing Computer Aided Design (CAD), and Computer Aided Machining (CAM) software.

    U33ANAMTS Inside Machinist

    Performs Navy Afloat Maintenance Training Strategy (NAMTS) intermediate-level maintenance procedures on marine machinery and auxiliary systems and equipment in support of Fleet-directed requirements. Demonstrates knowledge of intermediate-level repair procedures, repair and maintenance standards, quality assurance specifications, and proper use of maintenance industrial machinery.

    U16AShipboard Engineering Plant Program Manager

    Administers, manages and evaluates shipboard engineering programs. Recognizes engineering systems and major components external to the propulsion plant which comes under the cognizance of the Engineering Officer of the Watch (EOOW). Evaluates operating conditions and makes recommendations to the engineering officer.

    Requirements

    • Members in paygrades E6 must be EOOW, Chief of the Watch or RCO (LCS ships) qualified and billeted to Afloat Training Group to earn this NEC.
    • Successful completion of any of the CINs listed awards NEC code U16A. Separate attendance of the Senior Enlisted Propulsion Engineering course (A-651-0110) is not required.
    • Members in engineering Source Ratings must be EOOW, Chief of the Watch or RCO (LCS ships) qualified: DC, HT and MR ratings must be EOOW, Chief of the Watch or RCO )LCS ships) qualified for the ship class they are being assigned to earn this NEC code.
    • DC, HT, and MR ratings must have approval from gaining command.
    U33BNavy Afloat Maintenance Training Strategy (NAMTS) Computer Numerical Controller (CNC) Machinist

    Performs NAMTS operational and intermediate-level maintenance procedures in the application of CNC lathes, milling machines and associated equipment utilizing Computer Aided Design (CAD) and Computer Aided Machining (CAM) software.

    U34ANAMTS Outside Machinist

    Performs Navy Afloat Maintenance Training Strategy (NAMTS) intermediate-level on all types of main propulsion systems, equipment, and auxiliary machinery in support of Fleet-directed requirements. Demonstrates knowledge of intermediate-level repair procedures, repair and maintenance standards, quality assurance specifications, and proper use of maintenance industrial machinery.

    Requirements

    • Award of this NEC code is based on documented completion of tasks for this skill; demonstration of advanced-level proficiency during hands-on training; and production work specified in the current JQR located at https://navsea.navy.deps.mil/field/CNRMC/NAMTS/jqrs.aspx. Training is led by journeyman-level craftsmen and supplemented by appropriate self-paced instruction consistent with Department of Labor journeyman certification.
    U46ASenior Enlisted Damage Control (DC) Program Management and Training Specialist

    Performs managerial and safety supervisor functions in support of DC, Fire Fighting (FF), and Chemical, Biological, and Radiological-Defense (CBR-D) programs. Performs duties as the ship's DC, FF, and CBR-D subject matter expert. Responsible for shipboard DC/FF/CBR-D equipment maintenance. Troubleshoots installed firefighting systems.

    Requirements

    • Confidential security clearance is required.
    720ANaval Special Warfare (NSW), Combatant-Craft Assault Support Engineer

    Maintains, troubleshoots and repairs NSW Combatant-Craft Assault (CCA) main propulsion, ancillary engineering equipment and hull structure in an isolated, wartime environment.

    Requirements

    • Secret security clearance required.
    • Second class swim qualification required.
    • Must have Physical Readiness Test scores within standards for the last four cycles.
    • Member must have successfully completed a training pipeline that includes NSW Combatant Craft Diesel Engine Fundamentals, NSW Combatant Craft Electrical Fundamentals; and Factory training CCA `Technician' Engineering/Advanced Propulsion & Electrical/Systems Troubleshooting Training and Maintenance Support Technician (MST) Engineer CCA JQR.
    • Member will retain previously earned NEC codes upon earning this NEC code.
    • Submit a NAVPERS 1221/6 to BUPERS-312 via ECM (BUPERS-312).
    720BNaval Special Warfare (NSW), Special Operation Craft Riverine (SOCR) Support Engineer

    Maintains, troubleshoots and repairs NSW SOCR main propulsion, ancillary engineering equipment and hull structure in an isolated, wartime environment.

    Requirements

    • Secret security clearance required.
    • Second class swim qualification required.
    • Must have Physical Readiness Test scores within standards for the last four cycles.
    • Member must have successfully completed a training pipeline that includes NSW Combatant Craft Diesel Engine Fundamentals, NSW Combatant Craft Electrical Fundamentals; and Maintenance Support Technician (MST) Engineer SOCR JQR.
    • Member will retain previously earned NEC codes upon earning this NEC code.
    • Submit a NAVPERS 1221/6 to BUPERS-312 via ECM (BUPERS-312).
    720CNaval Special Warfare (NSW), Combatant-Craft Medium Support Engineer

    Maintains, troubleshoots and repairs NSW Combatant-Craft Medium (CCM) main propulsion, ancillary engineering equipment and hull structure in an isolated, wartime environment.

    Requirements

    • Secret security clearance required.
    • Second class swim qualification required.
    • Must have Physical Readiness Test scores within standards for the last four cycles.
    • Member must have successfully completed a training pipeline that includes NSW Combatant Craft Diesel Engine Fundamentals, NSW Combatant Craft Electrical Fundamentals, MTU CM2/CE2 and CE3 Factory training, Vector Controls Training and Maintenance Support Technician (MST) Engineer CCM JQR.
    • Member will retain previously earned NEC codes upon earning this NEC code.
    • Submit a NAVPERS 1221/6 to BUPERS-312 via ECM (BUPERS-312).
    720DNaval Special Warfare (NSW), Combatant-Craft Heavy Support Engineer

    Maintains, troubleshoots and repairs NSW Combatant-Craft Heavy (CCH) main propulsion, ancillary engineering equipment and hull structure in an isolated, wartime environment.

    Requirements

    • Secret security clearance required.
    • Second class swim qualification required.
    • Must have Physical Readiness Test scores within standards for the last four cycles.
    • Member must hav successfully completed a training pipeline that includes NSW Combatant Craft Diesel Engine Fundamentals, NSW Combatant Craft Electrical Fundamentals, MTU CM2/CE2 and CE3 Factory training, Vector Controls Training, and Maintenance Support Technician (MST) Engineer CCM JQR.
    • Member will retain previously earned NEC codes upon earning this NEC code.
    • Submit a NAVPERS 1221/6 to BUPERS-312 via ECM (BUPERS-312).
    736BNAMTS Pump Repair Technician

    Performs Navy Afloat Maintenance Training Strategy (NAMTS) organizational and intermediate-level maintenance procedures, inspecting and repairing marine main propulsion and auxiliary pumps and associated equipment in support of Fleet-directed requirements.

    756BShipboard Chemical, Biological, Radiological, and Nuclear-Defense (CBRN-D) Operations and Training Specialist

    Trains and advises shipboard personnel on the integration of CBRN-D doctrine into command organization and operations in addition to the necessary protective measures for defense against and recovery from shipboard chemical, biological, or radiological involvement.

    785ASDV MK8/MK11 Team Technician

    Performs maintenance and support of classified combatant submersible systems and related equipment assigned to Naval Special Warfare (NSW) SEAL Delivery Vehicle (SDV) Teams. Major equipment includes MK8 and MK11 SDVs, Dry Deck Shelters (DDS), Transport Systems, and accessory equipment.

    Requirements

    • Course K-431-0306 is for ETV and ITE, ITN, ITR ratings.
    • NEC code will be awarded upon completion of formal training program conducted at the Naval Special Warfare Center and recommendation of the Commanding Officer that certifies member as a qualified SDV MK8 and MK11 Team Technician.
    • The Naval Reserve indicator is "R" for ETV, ITE, ITN, ITR personnel.
    786AAdvance SEAL Delivery System Maintainer

    Perform organizational and intermediate level maintenance training on the ASDS. Possesses the unique skills required to conduct preventive and corrective maintenance on hull, mechanical, electronic and electronic and electrical systems on this new acquisition combatant submersible.

    Requirements

    • Formal training and PQS is required to receive this NEC code.
    • Personnel will normally be qualified in submarines.
    793AIntermediate Maintenance Activity (IMA) Nuclear Worker

    Qualified as a worker at an IMA Nuclear Repair work center (Shop 38N) or Nuclear Power Training Unit (NPTU) Maintenance Training Group (MTG).

    U15AEDLCPO Rating Enhancing Shore Duty

    Track personnel who have completed an assignment to a qualifying command and are deemed suitable for potential selection as an Engineering Department Leading Chief Petty Officer (EDLCPOs, otherwise known as Top Snipe).

    Requirements

    • Only Surface, Non-Nuclear members may be awarded this NEC code.
    • Petty Officers are eligible for award if they are candidates for fast tracking to EDLCPO - contact PERS-402.
    • Member must complete prerequisite OJT and PQS training as determined by the certifying command.
    • Member must also complete an EOOW PQS and be designated in writing as an EOOW by the Commanding Officer.
    • Member must submit NAVPERS 1221/6 with Commanding Officer's endorsement to BUPERS-312 for awarding of this NEC Code.
    • Member must complete prerequisite OJT and PQS training as determined by the certifying command.
    • Member must also complete an EOOW PQS and be designated in writing as an EOOW by the Commanding Officer.
    • Member must submit NAVPERS 1221/6 with Commanding Officer's endorsement to BUPERS-312 for awarding of this NEC Code.
    • Member must complete prerequisite OJT and PQS training as determined by the certifying command.
    • Member must also complete an EOOW PQS and be designated in writing as an EOOW by the Commanding Officer.
    • Member must submit NAVPERS 1221/6 with Commanding Officer's endorsement to BUPERS-312 for awarding of this NEC Code.
    • Member must complete prerequisite OJT and PQS training as determined by the certifying command.
    • Member must be designated in writing as the Top Snipe by the Commanding Officer and must submit NAVPERS 1221/6 with Commanding Officer's endorsement to BUPERS-312 for awarding of this NEC Code.

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