NEC
V030
Gunner's Mate (GM) Combined "A" School (BL-1)
A Navy Enlisted Classification: a skill designation sailors hold in addition to their rating. Part of the Gunner's Mate rating
Description
Performs GM journeyman-level job tasks within first 12-24 months of Sailor’s training continuum. Basic knowledge and skills associated with operating and performing maintenance on Surface Vessel Torpedo Tube (SVTT) and make minor electrical, electronic, hydraulic mechanical, and Servo System casualty analysis and repairs at shipboard levels.
Core Skills
- torpedo tube operations
- ordnance system maintenance
- hydraulic system repair
- servo system troubleshooting
- electrical fault analysis
- electronic component testing
- mechanical repair
- shipboard casualty response
- technical maintenance procedures
Common Certifications
- Certified Maintenance and Reliability Technician (CMRT)
- Certified Electronics Technician
- ISA Certified Control Systems Technician
- NCCER Industrial Maintenance Technician
- OSHA 30-Hour General Industry
- Forklift Operator Certification
- Hazardous Materials Manager Certification
Civilian Career Paths
- ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING
- MECHANICAL ENGINEERING
Training & Development
Getting Started
- OSHA 10-Hour General Industry
- Certified Electronics Technician
- NCCER Industrial Maintenance Technician
- Forklift Operator Certification
Career Growth
- Certified Maintenance and Reliability Technician (CMRT)
- ISA Certified Control Systems Technician
- Certified Maintenance and Reliability Professional (CMRP)
- Project Management Professional (PMP)
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