Navy Boatswain’s Mate (BM): Career Details
The Boatswain’s Mate (BM) is the lifeblood of the United States Navy. Without BMs, a ship cannot get underway, cannot stay underway, and certainly cannot dock in port. Boatswain’s Mate is the oldest rate in the Navy. Its origins can be traced back to the 1775 Continental Navy, the Revolutionary War, and John Paul Jones. … Read more