Navy Aerographer’s Mate (AG) is the Navy’s weather and oceanography specialist. These sailors collect and analyze atmospheric and ocean data to provide accurate forecasts that directly support ship movements, aircraft operations, and mission planning. Their work affects everything from safe navigation in rough seas to timing airstrikes and planning humanitarian missions. This 2026 guide explains … Read more
Machinery Repairmen (MR) are the Navy’s skilled machinists and mechanics, responsible for fabricating, repairing, and maintaining a wide range of shipboard mechanical systems and equipment. They operate machine tools such as lathes, mills, drill presses, grinders, and welders to manufacture or restore parts, valves, pumps, hydraulic systems, refrigeration units, and auxiliary machinery critical to ship … Read more
Missile Technicians (MT) are the Navy’s specialists in maintaining, operating, and repairing strategic and tactical missile systems aboard submarines and surface ships. They handle Trident II D5 ballistic missiles on Ohio-class SSBNs, Tomahawk cruise missiles on guided-missile submarines and destroyers, and vertical launch systems (VLS), ensuring weapons are ready for launch at any time. The … Read more
The U.S. Navy requires incoming recruits and active-duty Sailors to meet established physical fitness standards. The Navy Physical Readiness Test (PRT) is used to assess baseline fitness levels through a series of standardized physical events. Navy PRT standards outline minimum performance expectations based on age and sex and are used during accession training and throughout … Read more
In today’s Navy, an Electrician’s Mate (EM) ensures that all electrical equipment and electrical systems aboard ship are properly maintained and operating efficiently. The EM repairs, tests, and installs advanced electrical appliances and equipment both in port and underway. Don’t confuse the Electrician’s Mates (EM) rating with the Nuclear Electrician’s Mates (EMN). These are a … Read more