Week 4: Enlisted Personnel Flashcards
Paygrade
Term that defines how much someone gets paid
Rating
Occupational specialty in the Navy
What is PACT
Professional Apprenticeship Career Track
What three programs are available for sailors in PACT?
- Airman
- Fireman
- Seaman
What are the three categories of ratings
- General
- Service
- Emergency
What is a Rate?
Combination of letters and/or numbers that represent the Sailor’s pay grade and rating.
Ex. HM3, OS1
What are enlisted personnel E-4 to E-6 considered?
Non-commissioned officers (Petty Officers)
What are enlisted personnel E-7 to E-9 considered?
Senior NCOs or the Chief’s Mess
How are Chiefs selected?
- Promotion Board comprised of Chiefs
- Presided by a Navy Captain
Who is the CMC
- Command Master Chief
- Senior-most enlisted service member within a command
- Responsible to the CO for the overall well-being of the Enlisted crew
Where is Navy Personnel Command (NAVPERSCOM) located?
Millington, TN
Where is the Enlisted Personnel Management Center (EPMAC)
New Orleans, LA
Five types of NEC codes
- Entry Career Field
- Rating Career Field
- Special Career Field
- Tracking
- Planning
What is Class A school?
Provides the basic technical knowledge required for job performance and further specialized training. A NEC may be awarded to identify the skill.
What is Class C school?
Advanced skills and techniques needed to perform a particular job are taught. A NEC may also be awarded to identify the level of skill.
What is Class E school? (Education)
Designated for professional education leading to an academic degree.
What is Class F school? (Fleet)
Trains fleet personnel who are enroute to, or are members of ships’ companies. A NEC is not awarded.
What is Class R school? (Recruit)
- This is the basic school that provides initial training after enlistment, also known as ‘boot camp’ or ‘recruit training.’
- Located at Recruit Training Center, Great Lakes, IL.
What are some general requirements for advancment?
- Recommended by the CO
- E-2 and E-3 Time In Rate up to 9 months
- Be in proper path of advancement
- Fulfill special requirements (citizenship, security, etc.)
- Pass the PRT
When are advancement exams held for E-4 through E-6?
March and September
When are E-7 exams?
Annually in January
Boatswain’s Mate of the Watch (BMOW)
As the senior enlisted deck watchstander, the BMOW is charged with assisting the Officer of the Deck in carrying out the daily routine.
Quartermaster of the Watch (QMOW)
The Navigator’s representative on the bridge
Helmsman
Responsible for steering the ship
Lee Helmsman
Responsible for controlling the ship’s engines
Petty Officer of the Watch (POOW)
Similar responsibilities as the BMOW, but INPORT
Who wears White?
- Officers/Chiefs
- Safety Observers
Who wears Yellow?
Yellow jackets are the hardest workers
Petty Officer in Charge (POIC)
Who wears Blue?
Blue collar workers
- Line Handler
- Deck Rigger
Who wears Purple?
Grapes refuel you
Fuel Handler
Who wears Red?
Red is dead
Line Thrower Gunner
