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Yep - believe it or not, Reserve Navy ships need QM's to help them navigate just like the regular Navy ships do.
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Yes, the quartermaster rating is available in the Navy reserves. The quartermaster (QM) rating is responsible for navigation, charting, and maintaining navigational instruments and equipment. In the reserves, quartermasters may perform similar duties and play a vital role in supporting naval operations.
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Who was the first US Navy Signalman?
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There are five that still exist today. There IS NO evidence that one came before the other, however I would lean toward QM's.Boatswain's Mates, Quartermaster, Gunner's Mate, Master-at-Arms, Cook (now Culinary Specialists [CS]).I have to offer this: http://tinyurl.com/oldestnavyratingFrom the Navy Personnel Command website, who I would consider the authority on this question. Yeoman is THE oldest rating in the US Navy. I am proud to be one
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