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The US Navy is a service branch of the US Armed Forces that deals with naval warfare. It is the world’s largest naval force, and has the largest carrier fleet, operating 286 ships in active service and over 3,700 aircrafts.

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What is a motorman merchant navy?

A motorman works in the engine room under the management of the Engineering Officers.

They are sometimes called 'mechanics', as their skills are usually that of a mechanic.

They usually work with the engineers carrying out tasks such as overhauling machinery, taking pressure/temperature etc readings around the engine room.

The difference between a motorman and an engineer, is that even though a motorman may have years of experience taking apart different types of machinery in the engine room, the engineer will have studied the science of how and why it works.

What does it mean to earn your wings?

it means in the air force to complete the training course i dont know for the marinres

In jump school, it means to have completed your five jumps to become Airborne qualified.

How much do navy seals get for deployment?

Navy SEALs are paid on the same pay scale and other Military personnel. There is normally no additional amount due because of deployment. The amount is based on the rank and the time in service. There are also bumps for dependents and hazardous duty pay.

What is the starting rank of a bsn in the navy?

bsn is an appointed position it isn't a rank.

Where was the first us navy jet engine made?

The Bell P59 Airacomet was the first Jet-powered aircraft in our military, and it served the Army Air Forces and the Navy (which was unusual, given their competition with each other). It was powered by two General Electric J31-GE-5 turbojets, which was the first working jet engine produced in the United States.

General Electric had four facilities in the US, and the engines were mass-produced in all four.

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After boot camp at great lakes is it possible that you could go on leave for two weeks instead of going straight to A school?

Depending on when you are to "class up" for your "A" school. If there is time before, you can take leave if you are authorized.

Navy a school ato?

Could be Aviation Electronics Technician O level. Fun job! I am I level, its better.

Is the usual reply to Commanding Officer it would be Yes Sir or Yes Ma'am?

You can address the CO as "Sir" or "Ma'am" as the case may be, but you can also address them by rank, or rank/name (e.g., Good Morning Captain/Colonel/Colonel Smith/Captain Jones, etc.).

In the Navy, the CO of a unit, regardless of rank, is typically addressed as "Captain", a reference to the Officer's CO status rather than rank. This is more formal when the Officer is a Junior Officer but the CO; JO's are typically addressed as "Mister" or "Ms", but their status as CO of a unit requires that the Officer be addressed more formally.

How much fuel is on an aircraft carrier for plane consumption?

It varies with the ship class and mission, but typical loadout is several million gallons of JP-5 aviation gasoline.

Keep in mind also that carrier aircraft don't necessarily always refuel aboard ship, with current aerial refueling capability, which also stretches the onboard supply.

When is Navy OCS?

Classes begin on a regular basis throughout the year. There are typically 4 to 6 classes a year.

How much is the pension of a navy commander?

A Navy commander will have to have at least 20 years of service to retire. That would entitle him to 50% of his base pay in retirement. That would be around $3500 a month..

How do you locate a US Navy picture of a sailor that enlisted in May 1980?

If you're looking for the actual picture from boot camp, the only way you could do it is by tracking down a copy of his / her Company yearbook. Most of it is general stock images of boot camp, but back then unless you had a private picture taken off base after you graduated, the official B/W photo in the book is the only one available. They didn't include a picture in the member's service record unless you were an officer. Pictures, particularly color ones, were expensive in those days, and the cost was considered prohibitive and unnecessary. There were always plenty of private photo studios off base though.

You'd need to know the location of the boot camp he went to; for males & females, it's always been Orlando. For males only, it was San Diego or Great Lakes. After that, you'd need to know the Company number and dates of training.

The other option for pics after boot camp is the member's first training duty after boot camp, or subsequent duty stations. First training post-graduation classes often had pictures taken of the class (e.g., I have one from graduating Submarine School in February '80). Most afloat combat commands, and even support vessels, have deployment yearbooks (cruise books), for deployments, and they have pictures in them. For submariners, we didn't have them, since all of our operations were strictly classified. You had to have permission to even have a camera onboard ship.

If you have at least some information on where the member was stationed, you can do a search online for the command's alumni sites, or for seagoing commands, a search for cruise books if you know the the deployments the member was involved in. If you need specific assistance or have any questions, feel free to message me at the address at the top of my supervisor profile.

What is a good job in the Navy that will put on a boat?

There is no job in the Navy that is immune to serving aboard a sea command; all sailors will wind up at sea at some point in their career.

What is rank of f3c in the US Navy?

fireman third class (lowest starting rank)

Where are the 6 active duty fleet hospitals?

portsmouth, camp pendleton, jacksonville, bremerton, camp lejeune, pensacola

What does DD256 RE4 honorable discharge mean?

The DD256 is your honorable discharge certificate, which you can display in a similar manner to a diploma or degree. The RE4 reentry code means that you're not recommended for reenlistment - some branches get more specific, and add a letter to the end of the reentry code to give a more specific reason for the characterization of service - some do not. The RE4 will more than likely prevent you from being able to reenlist.

How was Battleship navy to a carrier navy shift seen in World War 2?

After aerial bombardment on battleships, it seemed big gunned castles were obsolete. If a couple of aircraft can sink a ship like the Musashi (HIJMS, WWII), aircraft carriers became the most powerful ship, long range. However, the US Navy isn't giving up: A handful of battleships remain in the US Navy's arsenal. ___________________________________________________________________ While the submarine finally proved itself in World War 1, the carrier missed its chance, and it could be argued that the Japanese did the United States a favor by sinking their battleships at Pearl Harbor. Even after the British success at Taranto a year earlier, the battleship was still considered the most important warship in the USN. After Pearl Harbor, newer and better battleships were built, but many more carriers were built. No more chivalrous battleship lines. No more "crossing the T." The Battle of Java Sea in 1942 was the last time that an all-ship battle would be fought. The shift was gradual, but the writing was on the wall. The battleship still had value for shore bombardment and and fleet security, but the carrier would decide future sea battles. Great Britain and Japan were the only two countries to operate carriers in World War 1, although they did not see action. These countries had a greater appreciation of naval air power in World War 2, and they were the first to use it successfully. The US Navy had to learn the hard way, but they learned.

How do you prepare for the united nations such as in college etc.?

Study at one of the best universities in your country, probably IR or political science, get a pHD and get a job in the diplomatic core of your national government.

Can a commerce student become an astronaut?

can an art or commerce student join in NASA

How can you talk to your boyfriend in the navy?

Well to no is when you say something and hes like yyyaaa you no somethings wrong so tell him

What are the leaves called on a us naval officer hat?

If you are talking about the golden stuff on the brim of the hat and even the ships ball cap , the only term I have ever heard to describe it is scrambled eggs.

How do you get your dads service no from WWll to get a copy of his DD214 I dont know his service no?

Getting the service record from the National Archives is pretty easy if you're an immediate relative, but they can't do anything without the # or other information.

You're going to need something to do some detective work and try and track it down. Place of enlistment/commission, bases/ships he served at/with, etc. It's easy today since the Navy and Marines have been using Social Security Numbers for since 1972, but in WWII, it was a specific number.

The other way is from burial records - if he was buried with military honors (many veterans are), the funeral home or cemetery might have his service # on file. Even if he wasn't buried with an honor guard, they often do have veteran's service numbers on file if they know he was a vet.

You should also look through any personal existing records of your Dad's - any military/government/VA correspondence, pay records, identification, old letters/envelopes, etc., that might have the number included. All personal and formal correspondence during the war had to have their service # on it in order to be delivered properly. If he had a VA loan or went to school on the G.I. Bill, the VA and his schools will also have that on file.

You'd be surprised at what you might find it you really look; my grandfather passed away about 5 years ago, and he still carried his old WWII Coast Guard ID with him.

Don't forget any Veteran's associations either; the American Legion and VFW typically want service #'s or a copy of your discharge before they'll admit you to the club.

If you know any of the commands / ships he served with, check online for those associations as well. While those from WWII are quickly aging out, many relatives still keep them going. Also, if you know at least one ship or command, you can always search the National Archives' records for the personnel rosters of a ship or command for the time he was stationed there.

I would also recommend using Ancestry.com's Military Collection search feature to search any records they have access to. You never know; you might get lucky.

If you run into any problems or have more questions, feel free to message me at my address on my Supervisor bio page.