Boatswains Mate

Job Title: Boatswain's Mate Category / Component: Enlisted • Both Overview Boatswain's Mates are seamanship and deck operations experts who form the backbone of a ship's 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 Boatswain's 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 - C...