AG Rating Question

HeatherG · 03-10-2013, 12:38 AM

Hi everyone! I just swore in for the first time (yay!) last Thursday. I was able to get the rate of AG (Aerographer's Mate) which is great as I had been wanting this rate in the first place. Now I know it's a relatively small field to be in but was wondering if anyone had any more insight (other than the general descriptions of what the rate entails) on the AG rating. I have heard several conflicting things such as AG's aren't actually stationed on ships these days, as well as duty sites are limited. Any information/advice would be great! Thank you!

cire · 03-10-2013, 12:43 AM

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Originally Posted by HeatherG

Hi everyone! I just swore in for the first time (yay!) last Thursday. I was able to get the rate of AG (Aerographer's Mate) which is great as I had been wanting this rate in the first place. Now I know it's a relatively small field to be in but was wondering if anyone had any more insight (other than the general descriptions of what the rate entails) on the AG rating. I have heard several conflicting things such as AG's aren't actually stationed on ships these days, as well as duty sites are limited. Any information/advice would be great! Thank you!

"AG is classified as an INUS/OUTUS (in the U.S./Outside the U.S.) community, which means that instead of being assigned to ships, many of their overseas assignments are classified as sea tour duty for sea/show flow purposes. Aerographer's Mates are assigned as weather observers following completion of their initial training. An observer tour is required prior to attending Forecaster "C - School" (advanced training). Upon completion of Forecaster "C -School," follow on assignments as an AG will be for Forecaster Billets. Sailors in the AG community can expect to serve more than half their careers in operational support tours ashore. "

It sounds like more than likely you will be stationed on shore at a major base somewhere and you may even be sent to work with the AF and CG

I'm assuming it is a very small rating, so advancement may be very competitive so do everything you can to EP and pass your tests to advance

vabchsue · 03-10-2013, 10:06 AM

My son has been an AG for 5 years now and will run this by him as to how accurate your info is. He's deploying again later in the year so I've got time to clarify things.

ColorsWolf · 12-13-2013, 02:28 AM

Future Navy Sailor Aerographer's Mate Gallardo Jr.

here!~ ^_^

I'm really excited about my new future job!~

I would also like to learn more about Aerographer's Mates and opportunities to travel:

I love the sound of MET teams: how does one go about volunteering for those sorts of things after RTC and A School?~

03-10-2013, 12:38 AM	#1
HeatherG Newbie Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Sacramento, CA Posts: 11 Rep Power: 8	AG Rating Question Hi everyone! I just swore in for the first time (yay!) last Thursday. I was able to get the rate of AG (Aerographer's Mate) which is great as I had been wanting this rate in the first place. Now I know it's a relatively small field to be in but was wondering if anyone had any more insight (other than the general descriptions of what the rate entails) on the AG rating. I have heard several conflicting things such as AG's aren't actually stationed on ships these days, as well as duty sites are limited. Any information/advice would be great! Thank you! Last edited by LT Guppy; 01-04-2014 at 10:49 AM. Reason: edit title

12-13-2013, 02:28 AM	#4
ColorsWolf Newbie Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: CA, U.S.A. Posts: 21 Rep Power: 9	Future Navy Sailor Aerographer's Mate Gallardo Jr. here!~ ^_^ I'm really excited about my new future job!~ I would also like to learn more about Aerographer's Mates and opportunities to travel: I love the sound of MET teams: how does one go about volunteering for those sorts of things after RTC and A School?~ __________________ Love yourself, you are beautiful!~ ^_^ Believe in yourself, you can do anything!~ ^_^ Appreciate every thing, every thing is precious.~

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03-10-2013, 10:06 AM	#3
vabchsue Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Posts: 1,295 Rep Power: 137	My son has been an AG for 5 years now and will run this by him as to how accurate your info is. He's deploying again later in the year so I've got time to clarify things.