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This united states navy patch depicts a variation of the great united states seal. One of the navy s original ratings, gunner s mates, have the responsibility of operating and maintaining the navy s small arms weapons, large caliber guns, guided missile launching systems, and the ordnance that goes along with them. From cannons and muskets to sophisticated weapons systems such as missiles and torpedoes, the gunner s mate has played a critical role in the success of the navy. Masters of cannon, shot, and small arms and ammunition. Currently i am deciding between army airborne infantry and navy gunners mate, half of me wants to serve in the combat arms of the military, especially with the drawdown and pulling out of iraq and afghanistan, i grew up in these wars, but when i finally got into a position to enlist we pull out. I served in the 1980s on a destroyer that was commissioned in 1959. Apr 18, 2016 i served in the 1980s on a destroyer that was commissioned in 1959. If you need assistance ordering or would like to order by telephone please call us toll free at 18008645062 and one of our customer service representatives will assist you. This listing of enlisted ratings and apprenticeships in the u. Sep 30, 2016 the history of gunners mates began officially in the united states in 1794 with the formal establishment of the us navy. The others have retired or voluntarily left the navy.
Navy enlisted rating badges, up till e10, including chief petty officers e7, e8 and e9. I dont think the duties of a gunners mate were substantially different on my ship than those of gunners mates on wwii destroyers. Gm deck gunners mate ratings patch ratings patches navy. Navy enlisted classification nec codes gunners mate. Mate in this case does not mean copulation partner, it means someone who is subordinate to the master. When striking one isnt required to be a seaman, but must. Gunners mates are responsible for the operation and maintenance of guided missile launching systems, underwater explosive. Gunners mate is also one of the eight original chief petty officer ratings. The gunners mate gm rate has been part of the united states navy since the late 1700s, dating back to when this branch of the service was founded. I like that i will be on the front lines with the marines, but then again, i like that i would be in charge of all the armory, and that im on a ship and shoot big guns.
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