US Navy

To enlist in the navy, you don't necessarily need to know how to swim at the time of joining. However, you will be required to pass a swim test during basic training. The navy provides swimming lessons for recruits who are not proficient swimmers. It's recommended to practice swimming before joining to increase your chances of success in passing the swim test.

The Board of Navy Commissioners is a group of civilian officials who oversee the operations and management of the U.S. Navy. On the other hand, the system of Navy Bureaus refers to the organizational structure within the Navy, which consists of various specialized bureaus responsible for different areas, such as shipbuilding, supplies, and personnel. The board provides oversight and guidance to the bureaus, ensuring effective administration and coordination within the Navy.

It depends on the service branch - each is a bit different on the qualifications for the Parachutist Badge, the formal name for Jump Wings. However, in most cases if the member has met the requirements for the badge and that qualification has been so entered into the member's service record, the member is entitled to wear the badge with the appropriate uniform.

Uniform Regulations state what military insignia must be worn and how, and with what uniform. For example, you'd wear ribbons and medals on a dress uniform for a formal ceremony, such as a Change of Command, but you wouldn't wear such things on a working uniform.

Warfare and other badges are a bit different though, and it's dependent on the individual service branch as I said. You need to look at the Uniform Regulations for the uniform in question, the service branch involved, and see what insignia is authorized to be worn with that uniform.

For example, as a Submariner I was (and still am) entitled to wear my Dolphins on my uniform. I could also wear them as a cloth patch insignia on my working uniform shirt.

It's also up to the individual's unit Command regulations as to how and when certain insignia are worn. If service regulations do not specifically prohibit wearing something, an individual command can authorize it. So just because it may not be authorized by service regulations doesn't necessarily mean it hasn't been authorized by a unit commander.

The basic requirements for joining the US Navy Reserve include being a US citizen or legal permanent resident, being between the ages of 18 and 39, having a high school diploma or equivalent, passing a physical fitness test and medical exam, and being able to meet the necessary security clearance requirements. Additionally, applicants must be willing to commit to the training and service obligations as specified by the Navy Reserve.

The uniform and insignia are the two biggest clues. A diagram of the collar insignia will provide the basics. Officers wear shoulder boards on their white uniforms, no other group does. Cracker Jack uniforms are worn only by enlisted personnel. Officers will have gold bands around the sleeves of their dress blues. The hat insignia is a shield and anchors.

The Bon Homme Richard, CVA-31, was my home for two years, 1966-1968. I was an 18 year old kid in the Navy, and made two West Pac tours to Viet Nam on the old "Bonnie Dick". She was a WWll carrier (Essex Class) and had been re-fitted once for the Korean War and another stay in dry dock in Long Beach before beginning about six tours of duty during the Vietnam War. It was the only ship I ever served on, and the stories are true....you grow to love the ship like a girlfriend, plus the fact it is your home. It carried (if my aging memory is still good), around 80-90 aircraft and about 2500-2700 Officers & men. I saw my share during those two years. Some things were bad, like the day the Forrestal burned and 130 men were killed, but some memories of R&R in the Orient were great. She was not a good ship...she was a great ship....she was MY ship. After her last tour, she was put in moth balls and slowly rusted away. She had out-lived her usefulness. She was old and out-dated, but when I sailed on her, she was the finest attack aircraft carrier afloat in the entire 7th. fleet! We were the "Mig Killers". Men served, fought, and died on and from her decks, and I was proud to be one of them. I was living in Southern California when she was brought out of mothballs, towed to San Pedro, and cut up for scrap in 1992. The last time I saw her, she was tied up to a pier, her anchor was hanging part way out, and part of the superstructure was gone. I cried.

The Sonar Technician (Surface) rating was established in the U.S. Navy in 1943 during World War II. It was created to operate and maintain sonar equipment used to detect submarines and other underwater threats. The rating has since evolved to include the use of advanced technology in detecting and analyzing underwater targets.

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.

Commodore is not an actual US Navy rank anymore. It is a position held usually by a 0-6 (Captain) in the Navy. There are many different types/duties of a person holding the title/position of Commodore.

So to answer your question an Admiral (0-7 +) would outrank a Commodore.

The official term for the Navy's Military Police (MP's in other branches) is "Master-at-Arms", or MA. MA's are officially trained in law enforcement, and serve as the Navy's military police, running the shore installation brigs (jails), and onboard larger ships, as well as performing a number of other increasing security functions. Master-at-Arms are generally aboard vessels with a larger number of crew - smaller ships/crews don't really have a need for an MA, as trouble tends to be in larger groups. Smaller crews tend to be more of a family, than say, a Carrier with several thousand sailors, many who may never meet each other, let alone know one another. Carriers and ships that carry hundreds and thousands are like small towns, and need their own police force, if you will. Additionally, on board Carriers, Marines usually augment the MA force and are responsible for certain specific security areas.

MA's also serve as Navy Small Arms Instructors, something I was privileged to be my last 2 years in. Nothing like having a lot of M14's, Shotguns and .45's and a few thousand rounds of ammo to shoot up. I still remember the last day of my class - the Gunner's Mates who were attending had brought their own weapons, which included a pair of fully automatic M14's, of which there aren't that many left - most are aboard surface ships. We still had a couple of thousand rounds to expend, so we got to have some fun. The SEAL's still use a now-modified version of the full-auto M14, which has a front handgrip. Without it, it's impossible to control the muzzle climb at full auto. After 5 rounds, you're shooting at the treetops. It was that reason that led to the development of the M16 and the use of 5.56 (.223) ammunition instead of 7.62 (.308). Regardless, the M14 is still my favorite.

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When a fleet or a ship/submarine visits a port for liberty call, "Shore Patrol" members may be utilized by the various ship commands to help keep sailors in line and from getting into trouble. Unlike MA's, SP's aren't formally trained law enforcement personnel - they're made up usually of senior enlisted members (usually below Chief, normally1st or 2nd Class Petty Officers) from the crews of the ships in port as an augmented security force to help local civilian law enforcement. The ranks are senior so that there's no haggling over who's senior to who if there's trouble and Shore Patrol watchstanders need to intervene. Many times it's a pair of SP's, a senior and junior Petty Officer together. I myself have stood many SP watches during my hitch years ago.

Shore Patrol members are also obtained from Marine Corps members if they happen to be in port with their ships as well (Amphibious Landing Ships, Helo Carriers, etc.)

The smaller size of the Continental Navy compared to the British Navy influenced its strategy by making it more focused on guerrilla tactics and hit-and-run operations. The Continental Navy had to rely on privateers and smaller vessels to disrupt British supply lines and conduct raids, rather than engage in large-scale naval battles. This strategy allowed it to maximize its limited resources while still inflicting damage on the British Navy.

The Superintendant was Vice Admiral William P. Mack The Commandant of Midshipmen was Capt. Donald K. Forbes

A navy is the branch of a nation's armed forces principally designated for naval and amphibious warfare; namely, lake- or ocean-bornecombat operations and related functions. It includes anything conducted by surface ships,amphibious ships, submarines, and seaborne aviation, as well as ancillary support, communications, training, and other fields; recent developments have included space-related operations. The strategic offensive role of a navy is projection of force into areas beyond a country's shores (for example, to protect sea-lanes, ferry troops, or attack other navies, ports, or shore installations). The strategic defensive purpose of a navy is to frustrate seaborne projection-of-force by enemies. The strategic task of the navy also may incorporatenuclear deterrence by use of nuclear missiles.

The history of U.S. Navy military ranks dates back to the late 18th century. Originally, naval officers were divided into three ranks - captain, lieutenant, and midshipman. Over time, additional ranks were added, including commodore, rear admiral, and admiral. Today, the U.S. Navy ranks follow a hierarchical structure, starting with ensigns and progressing through various officer ranks, such as lieutenant, commander, captain, admiral, and ultimately the Chief of Naval Operations.

Navy SEAL colonels may go on missions, but it is not common. Their primary role is to provide leadership and strategic guidance in planning and executing missions. However, in certain situations or special operations, they may participate directly in missions alongside their teams.

Master Chiefs (E-9) are subject to the same time-in-rate and service requirements that all other ranks are, but the manning requirements of their rate determine how many are selected. For example, smaller rate communities will have fewer E-9's, while bigger ones will have more.

All advancements are determined by evaluations, recommendations, time, and manning requirements. However, just because you meet the requirements doesn't mean you'll get promoted.

About 30 years ago, the Navy instituted a policy of mandatory retirement for senior enlisted and officers to deal with the problem of being top-rank heavy, i.e., having senior ranks who were unwilling to retire on their own. I knew a Master Chief when I was in Submarine School in Groton who had almost 40 years in, and was one of the first ones affected by the change. This policy freed up the positions held by senior enlisted rates, and got the promotion process rolling again.

Only the top people in their rates are ever selected for Master Chief, but like anything in leadership, rank doesn't necessarily mean ability. Most are the best leaders, but the Navy clearly sometimes makes mistakes, and occasionally some real idiots are promoted. But that's the case with anything in the Government.

The Petty Officer First Class Selectee Leadership Course (PO1 SLC) Student Guide can typically be found on the official website of the United States Navy. It may be available for download or accessible through a Navy training portal or learning management system. Alternatively, you can consult with your command's training or education officer for guidance on accessing the guide.

As of my knowledge cutoff date in 2021, Meijer Inc. does not publicly disclose the name of its chief marketing officer. It is recommended to visit the official website or contact their corporate office for the latest information regarding their executive team.

Yes, you can grow a beard in the active reserves Navy under certain circumstances. The Navy has specific grooming standards that allow for beards when serving in a tactical or religious accommodation role. However, these accommodations must be approved by the chain of command, and the beard must be well-groomed and not interfere with the proper wear of protective equipment.

Firecontrol Men are responsible for the weapons systems aboard surface ships. Though torpedo men and gunners mates are responsible for the weapons - the fire control men are responsible for directing those weapons onto target. They take care of fire control computers and radars that are used to put weapons where they need to go.

To improve your physical conditioning for Navy SEAL's BUDs training, start by focusing on building a solid foundation of cardiovascular fitness. Incorporate running, swimming, and high-intensity interval training into your routine. Additionally, work on strength training exercises such as push-ups, pull-ups, and bodyweight squats to improve your overall strength and endurance. Gradually increase the intensity and duration of your workouts and consider seeking guidance from a fitness professional experienced with military training.

The phrase "It's better to be a pirate than to join the Navy" is often used to convey a preference for unconventional, independent, and adventurous lifestyles over conforming to societal norms or joining established institutions. It suggests that taking risks and pursuing individual freedom can lead to more exciting and fulfilling experiences compared to a more structured and controlled existence.

Various shipbuilding companies around the world are contracted to build ships for the navy. In the United States, companies such as Huntington Ingalls Industries and General Dynamics Electric Boat are among the primary shipbuilders for the navy. Similarly, countries like Russia have shipyards like Sevmash and United Shipbuilding Corporation that construct naval vessels for their navy.

Eight bells is traditionally the signal for the end of a four-hour watch on board ship. It is typically rung at the following times: 12:00, 4:00, and 8:00 (both AM and PM) in the 24-hour nautical timekeeping system.

Naval Space Command officially ended on October 1, 2002. It was merged with the United States Space Command (USSPACECOM) to form the United States Strategic Command (USSTRATCOM).