Mineman (abbreviated as MN) is a

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occupational

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* Perform organizational and intermediate level maintenance on underwater mines and associated equipment,

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s, gun mounts, handling equipment, small arms, surface

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and mine

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s equipment. * Assemble, test, stow, and transport underwater mines. * Operate, maintain, and perform authorized modifications on material handling equipment, assembly‑level items, and test equipment. * Perform safety criteria testing on material handling equipment. * Participate in fleet mining and exercise training programs. * Train, direct, and supervise personnel in ship's maintenance duties in all activities relating to marlinespike, deck, boat seamanship, painting, maintenance, upkeep of ship's external structure, rigging, deck equipment, and boats. * Perform seamanship tasks; test and inspect gun ammunition. * Inspect and repair magazine sprinkler systems. * Supervise personnel in handling and stowage of gun ammunition. * Direct crews in operation of guns, gun mounts, ammunition hoists, and handling rooms. * Function as Plotters and Radiotelephone talkers. * Maintain Combat Information Center (CIC) displays of strategic and tactical information. * Operate surveillance radar, Identification Friend or Foe (IFF) Systems, and associated equipment * Interpret radar presentations, evaluate tactical situations, and make recommendations to superiors during watch conditions. * Apply current doctrine and procedures to CIC operations as necessary for radar navigation. * Provide technical information and assistance related to Mine Warfare and search and rescue operations. * Provide technical information and advice on capabilities, limitations, reliability, and operational readiness. * Advise staffs and commands on matters of operations and personnel. * Operate (manipulate, control, evaluate, and interpret data) surface sonar and other oceanographic systems.

Requirements

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Score Requirement: VE + AR + MK + MC = 210 or VE + AR + MK + AS = 210 Security Clearance Requirement: Secret Other Requirements: *Must have normal color perception *Must be a U.S. Citizen

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