Navy NEC · Combat & Infantry
V031 Gunner's Mate (GM) Combined "A" School (BL-0)
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A Navy Enlisted Classification: a skill designation sailors hold in addition to their rating. Part of the Gunner's Mate rating
Overview
An entry level Gunner's Mate performs basic rating tasks required before an initial operational tour. The Gunner's Mate operates and maintains guns, missiles, magazine sprinkler systems, small arms, and ordnance handling equipment aboard ship.
Core Skills
- Basic shipboard gun and missile maintenance
- Basic magazine sprinkler operation and maintenance
- Basic ordnance handling equipment maintenance
Notes & Sources
- V031 documents entry-level skills before an initial operational tour; further training or practice is needed before the first Fleet assignment if a follow-on C school is required.
Evidence for this guidance (1 document)
- NAVPERS 18068F Vol II (NEOCS, Jul 2026 edition): NEC V031
[1] NEC entry "V031 - Gunner's Mate (GM) Combined "A" School (BL-0)"; cached text line 12738; NAVPERS 18068F Vol II, 2026-07 edition
Supports: Basic shipboard gun and missile maintenance, Basic magazine sprinkler operation and maintenance, Basic ordnance handling equipment maintenance
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