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AG Aerographer's Mate

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Overview

Aerographer's Mates collect, measure, and analyze the physical environment and synthesize oceanographic, hydrographic, celestial, and meteorological data to produce forecasts and warnings. They operate unmanned systems, small boats, and expeditionary survey vehicles to collect data, assess environmental effects on platforms and systems, and distribute information to operational activities.

Minimum ASVAB: VE+MK+GS 162 or GS+AR+MK 165

ASVAB policy: Not policy-reviewed · coverage unknown · as of 2026-10-19

Program scope has not been reviewed.

Policy applicability and coverage of the program's score routes have not been reviewed. Shown-route arithmetic is not an eligibility decision.

Source: milpersman-1306-618-rating-list-2026-04 (source date 2026-04). Policy applicability has not been established.

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Core Skills

  • Hydrographic and oceanographic survey data collection
  • Environmental impact assessment for sensors and platforms
  • Geospatial information integration for operational decisions
  • Environmental sampling with unmanned and expeditionary systems

Civilian Career Paths

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Remote Sensing Technicians

AG experience collecting environmental data with unmanned systems and using GIS transfers to geospatial data collection and integration.

How to prepare: Build a civilian portfolio example that integrates publicly available remotely sensed data with environmental observations in GIS, documenting data sources and accuracy checks.

What the civilian work involves
  • Collect geospatial data, using technologies such as aerial photography, light and radio wave detection systems, digital satellites, or thermal energy systems.
  • Verify integrity and accuracy of data contained in remote sensing image analysis systems.
  • Integrate remotely sensed data with other geospatial data.
Civilian tools and software (examples)
  • ESRI ArcGIS software

Atmospheric and Space Scientists

AG experience synthesizing meteorological and oceanographic observations into forecasts and warnings directly overlaps with operational weather prediction.

How to prepare: Compare your existing transcripts and documented forecasting experience with operational meteorologist openings to identify any remaining coursework gaps. Atmospheric scientists typically need a bachelor's degree in meteorology or a related physical science; research positions typically require at least a master's degree or Ph.D.

What the civilian work involves
  • Develop or use mathematical or computer models for weather forecasting.
  • Interpret data, reports, maps, photographs, or charts to predict long- or short-range weather conditions, using computer models and knowledge of climate theory, physics, and mathematics.
  • Formulate predictions by interpreting environmental data, such as meteorological, atmospheric, oceanic, paleoclimate, climate, or related information.

Geological Technicians, Except Hydrologic Technicians

AG hydrographic and oceanographic data collection using small boats and expeditionary survey vehicles transfers to the marine survey work within this occupation.

How to prepare: Target hydrographic or oceanographic survey technician openings and prepare an unclassified work sample showing your collection methods, recorded observations, and survey outputs.

What the civilian work involves
  • Compile, log, or record testing or operational data for review and further analysis.
  • Participate in geological, geophysical, geochemical, hydrographic, or oceanographic surveys, prospecting field trips, exploratory drilling, well logging, or underground mine survey programs.
Civilian tools and software (examples)
  • ESRI ArcGIS software

Training & Development

Choose credentials for your target role. COOL funding markers describe program listings, not a guarantee of eligibility or funding.

Getting Started

  • Remote Pilot

    Supports the drone-based collection option within remote sensing work; the FAA requires this certificate for flying under Part 107.

    Eligibility and preparation: For the first-time pilot route: be at least 16, be able to read, speak, write, and understand English, be in a physical and mental condition to fly safely, and pass the initial UAG knowledge exam. Existing Part 61 certificate holders should assess the FAA's separate route, which requires a flight review within the previous 24 months. Certificate holders must complete online recurrent training every 24 calendar months.

    For: Remote Sensing Technicians

Notes & Sources

Evidence for this guidance (6 documents)
  1. NAVPERS 18068F Vol I (NEOCS, Jan 2026 edition): AEROGRAPHER’S MATE (AG)

    [1] Rating chapter "SCOPE OF RATING"; cached text line 6536; NAVPERS 18068F Vol I, 2026-01 edition

    Supports: Hydrographic and oceanographic survey data collection, Environmental impact assessment for sensors and platforms, Geospatial information integration for operational decisions, Environmental sampling with unmanned and expeditionary systems, Remote Sensing Technicians (O*NET 19-4099.03), Atmospheric and Space Scientists (O*NET 19-2021.00), Geological Technicians, Except Hydrologic Technicians (O*NET 19-4043.00)

  2. O*NET: Remote Sensing Technicians

    [2] O*NET 30.3 occupational data

    Supports: Remote Sensing Technicians (O*NET 19-4099.03)

  3. O*NET: Atmospheric and Space Scientists

    [3] O*NET 30.3 occupational data

    Supports: Atmospheric and Space Scientists (O*NET 19-2021.00)

  4. BLS Occupational Outlook Handbook: Atmospheric Scientists, Including Meteorologists

    [4] How to Become: Education, Training, Other Experience. Updated 2026-08-27, checked 2026-09-24.

    Supports: Atmospheric and Space Scientists (O*NET 19-2021.00)

  5. O*NET: Geological Technicians, Except Hydrologic Technicians

    [5] O*NET 30.3 occupational data

    Supports: Geological Technicians, Except Hydrologic Technicians (O*NET 19-4043.00)

  6. COOL credential mapping: Remote Pilot

    [6] AG cached COOL credential feed

    Supports: Remote Pilot

    [7]FAA: Become a Certificated Remote Pilot · First-Time Pilots, Eligibility, and Existing Part 61 Certificate Holders sections; page last updated June 9, 2026

    Supports: Remote Pilot

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