I came to Washington a first class from a pre-commissioning unit and made chief. Pre-comm experience definitely paid off for me. Most of the new ships being commissioned are powered by gas turbine engines, so precommissioning units especially need experienced gas turbine technicians-mechanical and electrical. Additionally, the new Aegis CG and DDG platforms are looking for Aegis fire control technicians and operations specialists. And as with all ships, ratings such as radioman, signalman and electronic warfare specialists are needed.
Additional information is available from detailers.
The relaxed fit jacket can be worn with khaki, white or service dress blues by officers and chiefs. The application deadline for specialized photographic training, available to Navy photographer's mates and journalists, is March 1. N.Y. Four billets will be funded to each school, and students will earn college credit for attending. The exercise was the final qualification for the battle group's and amphibious ready group's upcoming overseas deployment scheduled for March. During these periods, requisitions will not be prepared over the weekends, which will result in detailers completing their requisitions on the Monday morning following the shutdown.