Job Title: Boatswains Mate Category / Component: Enlisted Both Overview Boatswains Mates are seamanship and deck operations experts who form the backbone of a ships crew. They handle small boats, maintain topside equipment, and support cargo handling, flight deck operations, and maritime security, keeping the fleet ready to sail and fight. Key Responsibilities - Stand watch as helmsman, lookout, and Boatswains Mate of the Watch - Operate small boats and support flight deck and amphibious operations - Repair and maintain deck equipment and exterior ship surfaces - Conduct underway replenishment and cargo handling at sea - Stand security watches in port and underway and participate in naval ceremonies What to Expect - Hands on, mostly outdoor work in varied weather and sea conditions - Frequent watches day and night, at sea and in port, to support ship operations - High tempo evolutions during replenishments, small boat operations, and flight deck activities - Close teamwork within the deck department and opportunities to lead junior Sailors as you advance Work Environment - Assignments on surface ships and at shore installations in the United States and overseas - Work on decks, piers, small boats, and flight decks across a range of sea states and weather conditions - Operate in a physically demanding maritime environment with strict safety procedures and close team coordination Pathways, Training
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