Navy A School is where enlisted Sailors receive job-specific technical training after completing Navy boot camp. This page is for future Sailors preparing to enlist, recruits heading to A School, and families trying to understand where Navy training takes place and what happens after boot camp. It provides a location-based overview of Navy A Schools … Read more
Army Carpentry and Masonry Specialists (MOS 12W) support construction and infrastructure projects for the U.S. Army. The role involves carpentry, masonry, and related construction tasks used in both garrison and field environments. These specialists apply trade skills under Army standards to help build, repair, and maintain facilities and structures. Education, Qualifications, Training and Duty Stations … Read more
People generally associate the Army with land and the Navy with the sea, but did you know the Army has its own dive team? Most new recruits do not realize that Army Divers (MOS 12D) exist as a Military Occupational Specialty (MOS). An Army Diver does underwater reconnaissance, demolition, and salvage for the military branch. … Read more
Fire Control Technicians (FT) are the Navy’s experts in maintaining and repairing the complex weapon control systems that enable submarines and surface ships to detect, track, and engage targets with torpedoes, missiles, and guns. They specialize in fire control radars, sonar, periscopes, combat systems computers, missile guidance, torpedo tubes, and associated electronics aboard ballistic missile … Read more
Navy Aviation Machinist Mates (AD) are mechanics that service aircraft aboard carriers or on land. An Aviation Machinist Mate is responsible for inspecting, testing, and making repairs on aircraft engines and propellers. Navy rating AD also assists with pre-flight operations like conducting routine checks and maintenance. Learn more about what it takes to become a … Read more