| COMMISSIONED OFFICERS |
|
ABBREVIATION |
RANK/RATE |
DUTIES |
| MIDN |
Midshipman |
Cadet at U.S. Naval Academy. |
| WO |
Warrant
Officer |
An officer with prior
enlisted experience. |
| CWO |
Chief
Warrant Officer |
An officer with prior
enlisted experience. |
| ENS |
Ensign |
Division Officer. |
| LTJG |
Lieutenant
(junior grade) |
Division Officer. |
| LT |
Lieutenant |
Department Head (Engineer,
Navigator, etc.). |
| LCDR |
Lieutenant
Commander |
Commanding Officer of
Destroyer Escort. |
| CDR |
Commander |
Commanding Officer of
Destroyer. |
| CAPT |
Captain |
Commanding Officer of Escort
Carrier. |
| COMO |
Commodore |
Screen Commander. |
| RADM |
Rear
Admiral |
Commander of Task Unit. |
| VADM |
Vice
Admiral |
Commander of Task Force. |
| FADM |
Fleet
Admiral |
Commander-in-Chief of Fleet. |
| NON-COMMISSIONED
ENLISTED |
|
ABBREVIATION |
RANK/RATE |
DUTIES |
| ACRM |
Aviation
Chief Radioman |
Transmit and receive radio
messages. Encipher and decipher messages. |
| AEM |
Aviation
Electrician's Mate |
Inspect, maintain, repair
and install all electrical equipment in aircraft. |
| AerM |
Aerographer's Mate |
Make weather observations.
Read weather codes and signals. |
| AM |
Aviation
Metalsmith |
Repair airplane metal parts.
Know principles and theory of flying. |
| AMM |
Aviation
Machinist's Mate |
Assemble, service and repair
airplanes and airplane engines. Splice aircraft wiring. Know principles and
theory of flying. |
| AMMC |
Aviation
Machinist's Mate C |
Aviation carburetor
mechanic. |
| AOM |
Aviation
Ordnanceman |
Handle and take care of all
aviation weapons. |
| ARM |
Aviation
Radioman |
Operate radio transmitting
and receiving equipment of naval aircraft. |
| ART |
Aviation
Radio Technician |
Maintain all aviation radio
equipment. |
| B |
Boilermaker |
Fit pipes, make repairs in
boilers. Know construction of marine boilers and fireroom safety
precautions. |
| Bgmstr |
Buglemaster |
Know all bugle and drum
calls and honors rendered. Lead and instruct a corps. |
| BkR |
Baker |
Operate ovens. Do any kind
of baking. |
| BM |
Boatswain's
Mate |
Work with canvas and
hoisting with block and tackle. Handle rope, wire, and anchor chain. Handle
power and sail boats. Steer ship and chart courses. Direct salvage. |
| Bug |
Bugler |
Play in a bugle and drum
corps. Know bugle calls and honors. |
| CK |
Cook |
Take charge of galley. |
| CM |
Carpenter's
Mate |
Use hand and power tools.
Take charge of ship ventilation, painting, watertight control, drainage.
Understand shoring and drydocking. |
| COX |
Coxswain |
Work with canvas and handle
boats. Know signaling. |
| EM |
Electrician's Mate |
Use electrical tools and
repair electrical equipment. Charge storage batteries. Wind armatures. Stand
watch on main gyrocompass and in main control room of electrically driven
ships. Repair telephone circuits. Apply first aid in case of electrical
shock. |
| F |
Fireman |
Fire and tend boilers.
Operate, adjust and repair pumps. |
| FC |
Fire
Controlman |
Stow, inspect and repair
fire control instruments. Take charge of fire control equipment. Know
electricity - A.C. and D.C. Man fire control stations. |
| GM |
Gunner's
Mate |
Take charge of gun and crew.
Assemble and fire all types of guns. Handle ammunition. Handle mines and
depth charges. |
| HA |
Hospital
Apprentice |
Know minor surgery, first
aid and nursing. Maintain sanitary conditions. |
| M |
Metalsmith |
Make plans, time and cost
estimates. Work in copper and brass. Temper metals, repair damage. Test for
watertightness. |
| ML |
Molder |
Equip and work in foundry.
Make castings. Use molding tools. Operate oil furnaces. |
| MM |
Machinist's
Mate |
Operate main and auxiliary
engines. Adjust, repair, and overhaul engines. Be familiar with ship's
drainage systems, distilling plants, evaporators and pumps. |
| MMS |
Machinist's
Mate S |
Shop machinist. |
| MoMM |
Motor
Machinist's Mate |
Operate machine tools.
Operate and maintain internal combustion engines and engine auxiliaries.
Knowledge of pressure and air systems. Be familiar with electrical
apparatus. |
| PhM |
Pharmacist's Mate |
Take charge of sick bay. Do
minor surgery and administer simple medicines. |
| PhoM |
Photographer's Mate |
Organize and direct
operations of Naval photographic units. Operate motion picture machines.
Develop negatives and make prints. |
| PR |
Parachute
Rigger |
Pack and repair parachutes.
Parachute jumping experience. |
| Prtr |
Printer |
Take charge of ship's
printshop, set type. Read proof. |
| QM |
Quartermaster |
Steer ship and take
soundings. Use range finder. Plot bearings. Know signal control and
navigation. Send and receive International Code by blinker, searchlight and
semaphore. |
| RdM |
Radarman |
Stand radar watch and
operate radar equipment. |
| RE |
Radio
Electrician |
Maintain radio equipment. |
| RM |
Radioman |
Transmit and receive radio
messages. Encipher and decipher messages. |
| RT |
Radio
Technician |
Maintain radio equipment. |
| S |
Seaman |
Know naval drill duties,
knots, steering and signaling. Stand watch and gunnery duties. |
| SC |
Ship's Cook |
Supervise and prepare
cooking. |
| SF |
Shipfitter |
Use hand and machine tools
for steel metal work. Bend, repair and fit pipes. Operate fire extinguishers
and rescue breathing apparatus. |
| SK |
Storekeeper |
Take charge of ship's
storeroom. Issue and account for stock and clothing. |
| SKV |
Storekeeper
V |
Aviation Storekeeper. |
| SM |
Signalman |
Stand signal watch on
bridge. Identify flags. Use blinker, searchlight and semaphore. Use range
finder, searchlights, signal apparatus. |
| SoM |
Soundman |
Operate special sound
equipment. |
| StM |
Steward's
Mate |
Serve at table in officers'
mess. |
| TM |
Torpedoman's Mate |
Lubricate, assemble, charge
and fire torpedoes. Lay mines and drop depth charges. |
| WT |
Water
Tender |
Take charge of fireroom when
under way. Maintain, repair, and overhaul boiler system. |
| Y |
Yeoman |
Take charge of ship's
office. Take dictation, write Navy letters. Prepare reports and keep
personnel records. |
