2016年2月2日 · I'm seriously confused with this Navy rating from WWII: S1c(FC) I know S1c is Seaman 1st Class and is an E3. I also know that FC is Fire Controlman. So, does this mean he was an FC striker? BUT, how can a Seaman be FC striker? Shouldn't a Fireman be striking for an FC rating? OR, was a Fire Contr...

2021年7月27日 · Below is an illustration of rates and ranks pulled from the Bluejackets’ Manual of 1944. Prior to 1944, Apprentice Seaman was also titled Seaman 3rd Class after the sailor graduated boot camp. Thereafter, sailors were usually advanced to Seaman 2nd Class (S2c) once boot camp was completed.

U.S. Navy World War II Enlisted Rates: Seaman Branch . Seaman Branch rating badges were the ony ones worn on the right sleeve, all other branches were worn on the left.

After April 1949, all rating badges were worn on the left sleeve with the eagle (known as a crow to salty sailors) facing to the right. At about the same time, rate and rating abbreviations were …

When discussing US Navy Enlisted Ratings, it is important to understand the difference and distinction between the Navy’s use of the words “rate,” “rating,” and “rank.” US Navy enlisted personnel have no rank, only officers do.

WWII U.S. Navy Enlisted Ranks and Department Descriptions The USN in World War II 1941 – 1945 Ratings in the Navy are divided into branches in accord with the special duties of each: Seaman Branch, Artificer Branch, Artificer branch (Engine Room), Aviation Branch, Special Branch, Specialists, Commissary Branch and Steward’s Branch.

Torpedoman's Mate V was established as an Aviation Branch rating in all grades in October 1943. The rating badge was a left-arm version of the Seaman Branch Torpedoman's Mate.

2013年2月4日 · I am hoping some one can shed some light on the two letters in parentheses after the navy rates on ships muster rolls. I am guessing it has to do with a specialty within the rating? Example : S1c(RM) = Seaman first class striking for radioman?

Take dictation, write Navy letters. Prepare reports and keep personnel records. Enlisted Mens' Ratings - Officers' Ranks - Divisions - Enlisted Mens' Pay Grades

*Successful candidates for Navy College Training program for officer candidates; enlistement in Class V-12 if under 18 years of age, or inducted and enlistedin SV-12 if over 18 years. Navy College Training Program. Tests, April 2, 1943, selected groups reporting to colleges July 1, 1943, and onorabout Nov. 1, 1943.