gm - Gunner’s Mate Enlisted

Summary

GMs are responsible for all firearms and weapons systems, ammunition, and pyrotechnics in the Coast Guard.

You’ll be trained in mechanical, electronic, and hydraulic systems, as well as ammunition and pyrotechnics handling.

GMs use, maintain, and train others on all Coast Guard small arms and shipboard weapons systems to ensure every unit’s readiness to perform law enforcement and defense duties.

GMs are assigned to a wide variety of units both afloat and ashore.

Description

GMs maintain firearms, from handguns to ship-mounted guns.

Qualifications

• Comfortable with firearms?
• Attentive to detail?
• Inclined toward mechanics and math?
• Interested in law enforcement or security?

Skills You’ll Learn

• Firearms maintenance
• Firearms instruction
• Law enforcement

Training

• GMs receive a 10-week rating course in Yorktown, VA, with instruction in electronic and mechanical systems, as well as hydraulics.
• Advanced training in weapons systems maintenance and small arms instruction.
• Both full-time and part-time Coast Guard-funded educational opportunities that lead to an associate degree, bachelor’s degree, or higher may be available.

Related Civilian Jobs

• Firearms Instructor
• Electronics Technician
• Gunsmith
• Ammunition Foreman
• Hydraulic Equipment Operator