Navy NEC · Combat & Infantry
V031 Gunner's Mate (GM) Combined "A" School (BL-0)
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
- shipboard weapons operation
- missile system support
- magazine sprinkler maintenance
- small arms handling
- ordnance handling
- weapons inspection
- basic mechanical maintenance
- explosive safety procedures
- equipment troubleshooting
Civilian Software & Tools
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Office software
- Microsoft Outlook
- Microsoft PowerPoint
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Access
- Microsoft SharePoint
- SAP software
Civilian Career Paths
- Physical Security
- Private Security
- Supply Chain Management
- Mechanical Engineering
Training & Development
Getting Started
- OSHA 10-Hour General Industry
- Forklift Operator Certification
- NRA Certified Pistol Instructor
Career Growth
- Certified Maintenance and Reliability Technician (CMRT)
- Certified Electronics Technician (CET)
- Certified Hazardous Materials Manager (CHMM)
- Project Management Professional (PMP)
Also Common
- OSHA 30-Hour General Industry
What the Work Involves
- Evaluate situations or make determinations when a worker has refused to work on the grounds that danger or potential harm exists.
- Supply, operate, or maintain personal protective equipment.
- Maintain all required environmental records and documentation.
- Test workplaces for environmental hazards, such as exposure to radiation, chemical or biological hazards, or excessive noise.
- Train workers in safety procedures related to green jobs, such as the use of fall protection devices or maintenance of proper ventilation during wind turbine construction.
Related Occupations
- Supply Chain Managers
- Health and Safety Engineers, Except Mining Safety Engineers and Inspectors
- Occupational Health and Safety Specialists
- Environmental Compliance Inspectors
Typical preparation for these civilian roles: a four-year degree or equivalent experience.
Equivalent Roles in Other Branches
Descriptions may be summarized for clarity. Verify all information with your branch career counselor or official military documentation before making career decisions.
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