When guided missiles were added to the navys arsenal of weapons, the general rating of gunner s mate was given the responsibility of maintaining these systems. Types of guns operated by navy gunner s mates gunner s mates gm are responsible for the operation and maintenance of guided missile launching systems, gun mounts, and other ordnance equipment, as well as small arms and magazines. Naval publications and forms directorate, navy aviation supply office distributor, 1993. The 554 mk 45 gun, developed in the early 1970s, is the newest of the 5inch guns in the fleet today. This convenient gun will seat both 1 2 cc and 14 cc semen straws with ease. I dont think the duties of a gunner s mate were substantially different on my ship than those of gunner s mates on wwii destroyers. The rate training manual has been prepared for men of the regular navy and of the naval reserve for the purpose of advancement to increase knowledge in the various aspects of the gunner s mate rating g 3 and 2. Discover delightful childrens books with prime book box, a subscription that delivers. S harris author see all formats and editions hide other formats and editions.
The manual includes a subject index and numerous diagrams and illustrations. As a gunner s mate, you and your equipment represent the offensive power of the u. Navy enlisted classification nec codes gunners mate. In example, gunner s mate, a general rating, has been at times divided into the service ratings of gunner s mate guns gmg and gunner s mate missiles gmm.
Learn vocabulary, terms, and more with flashcards, games, and other study tools. I served in the 1980s on a destroyer that was commissioned in 1959. Gunner s mates are responsible for the operation and maintenance of guided missile launching systems, gun mounts and other ordnance equipment, as well as small arms and magazines. Please practice handwashing and social distancing, and check out our resources for adapting to these times. All2mate insemination gunbarb style continental plastic.
This page contains indexed and searchable pdf files of navtra 10199b 1972 gunner s mate missile gmm rate training manual. As you move into the petty officer ranks, you will wear the title of gunner. Gunners mate tshirts from spreadshirt unique designs easy 30 day return policy shop gunners mate tshirts now. The educational roadmap below will assist sailors in the gunners mate community. No action shall be taken involving any personal risk or without suitable training.
In the modern navy, gunner mates gms handle much more sophisticated weaponry. Seaman branch, artificer branch, artificer branch engine room, aviation branch, special branch, specialists, commissary branch and stewards branch. Instructor and 718b crew served weapon instructor is a primary for gms to. I was not a gunner mate but when i was in navy in the 1980s the gunners mates worked on both missle systems the launchersmagazines, etc gmms or gun systems gmgs. Navy occupation rate and specialty shoulder patches. The barb style all 2mate insemination gun allows sheaths to be seated onto gun without the need for orings to hold sheath in place. Naval education and training program management support activity u. Navedtra 14324a, gunners mate chapter 2 and 3 quizlet. It encompasses everything i want to do and work for its nearly perfect.
I am looking into job options, and gunners mate surely strikes a nerve with me. I am currently finishing up my associates degree to grab e 3 for either branch, already ruled out marinescgairforce. United states navy gunners mate salaries careerbliss. Gmgc published by naval education and training program management support activity, pensacola, floridawashington, dc. Gunner s mates gm are responsible for the operation and maintenance of guided missile launching systems, gun mounts and other ordnance equipment, as well as small arms and magazines. Looking for experience on being a gunners mate, looking for advice on being either a footslogger or gun monkey, also, am i. A very fast paced, time comsuming, and labor driven job. Regardless of the changes to the rating system, the nickname for the gunner s mate has held for centuries, guns. Gms are responsible for the operation and maintenance of guided missile launching systems, gun mounts and other ordnance equipment, as well as small arms and magazines. The gm was the jack ofalltrades in the ordnance field. Chapter 6 combines fire control, guns and missiles. Amick and completed my service in february of 1946. Service ratings are most used in the e4 and e5 pay grade with the ratings merging at the senior petty officer level. The gmgs also took care of the small arms but on the ships i was on all the gunners mates would work in the armory.
Ratings in the navy are divided into branches in accord with the special duties of each. A gm will specialize in a multitude of weapons varieties. Gunner s mates gm operate, perform, and coordinate organizational and intermediate maintenance on guided missile launching systems, missile launching groups, guns, gun mounts, small arms, torpedoes, and associated handling equipment. I plan on going into the reserves, going to college, and then ocs and riding out a 20 year career as an officer. Gunners mate former employee norfolk, va august 6, 2019. I served in the us navy from june 1965 to feb 1969. I was a gunner s mate third class aboard the naval destroyer 168, the u. Harris, 1993, the activity, naval publications and forms directorate, navy aviation supply office distributor edition, in english 1993 ed. Promptly isolate the scene by removing all persons from the vicinity of the incident if there is a fire. It is found aboard the dd963, the ddg51, the lha1, and the cg47 class ships with the mk 86 gfcs. Gunners mate firing a 50 caliber machine gun 3 ring binder. Must be willing to leave family and friends for up to 9. Many books on both lists are available as ebooks through the navy general.
The navy wilt always employ new weapons, new techniques, and. Start studying navedtra 14324a, gunners mate chapter 2 and 3. Navy gunners mate petty officer 3rd class raymond delossantos of riverine squadron 3, detachment 2, during unitaspartnership of the. May 15, 2015 gunner s mate symbol navy gunnersmate symbol by greatlygeeky stay safe and healthy. This manual is designed to provide enlisted men with background information that will be useful in preparation for advancement in rating to gunner s mate guns 1 and gunner s mate guns c and to enable them to perform their duties in these ratings. As you begin the study of the gunner s mate rating, you are taking the first step in joining a proud tradition of over 200 years of service. They work with electrical and electronic circuitry.
By guns i mean ships guns such as 76mm or 5 45 main gun. Drawing on diaries and letters, much of the story in this book is told through the experiences of the gunners themselves, letting the reader know what it was like to be a gunner in barracks, on the gun line, in bringing forward ammunition, or in observing fire. A gunners mate fires a shot line with an m14 rifle from the uss carter hall to usns lewis and clark. Shop for the perfect gunners mate gift from our wide selection of designs, or create your own personalized gifts. The mk 45 gun is currently found in two versionsthe mod 0 and the mod 1with mods 2 and 3 currently under development. Would not recommend for just anybody, the strongest wills are required. They work with elec trical and electronic circuitry and mechanical, hydraulic and pneumati c systems. The gunners is an exciting story of professionalism. Bay area as she taught sailors to man the big guns from treasure island. This action effectively bridged the gap for a period of time. The following manual was scanned, with great precision, by phil hays of the uss oklahoma city clg5 and is presented here.