Rating codes

Coast Guard Specialties

Browse all Coast Guard Rating codes, then search by code or title.

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61 primary specialties in 9 categories

Aviation

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AETAvionics Electrical TechnicianEnlisted AMTAviation Maintenance TechnicianEnlisted ANAirmanEnlisted ASTAviation Survival TechnicianEnlisted AVIAviation Engineering CWOWarrant Officer CG-AEN10Aeronautical EngineeringOfficer CG-AVI10AviationOfficer

Combat & Infantry

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GMGunner's MateEnlisted MEMaritime Enforcement SpecialistEnlisted MLESMaritime Law Enforcement SpecialistWarrant Officer WEPSWeaponsWarrant Officer

Communications

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ELCElectronicsWarrant Officer ETElectronics TechnicianEnlisted OSOperations SpecialistEnlisted

Engineering

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CG-CEN10Civil EngineeringOfficer CG-NEN10Naval EngineeringOfficer DCDamage ControlmanEnlisted DIVDiving SpecialistWarrant Officer DVDiverEnlisted EMElectrician's MateEnlisted ENGNaval EngineeringWarrant Officer FNFiremanEnlisted MATMaterial MaintenanceWarrant Officer MKMachinery TechnicianEnlisted

Intelligence

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CG-INT10IntelOfficer ISIntelligence SpecialistEnlisted ISSIntelligence System SpecialistWarrant Officer IVInvestigatorEnlisted

IT & Cyber

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CG-CYB10CyberOfficer CMSCyber Mission SpecialistEnlisted · ASVAB AR+VE 110 ISMInformation Systems ManagementWarrant Officer ITInformation Systems TechnicianEnlisted · ASVAB MK+EI+GS 162 or AFQT 65 OSSOperations Systems SpecialistWarrant Officer

Logistics

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F&SFinance & SupplyWarrant Officer SKStorekeeperEnlisted SNSeamanEnlisted

Medical

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CG-PHA10Physician AssistantOfficer HSHealth Services TechnicianEnlisted MEDMedical AdministrationWarrant Officer

Frequently asked questions

How many Coast Guard Rating codes are there?

This directory currently lists 61 active Coast Guard codes across 9 career areas. Retired and superseded codes are in the legacy archive with links to their successors.

What is a Coast Guard rating?

The Coast Guard classifies enlisted members by rating, a short abbreviation like BM for Boatswain's Mate or MK for Machinery Technician. Officers carry separate specialty codes, and both are browsable here.

Where does this Coast Guard rating data come from?

Ratings follow official Coast Guard classification publications and are cross-checked against Coast Guard COOL, the Coast Guard's credentialing program.