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02-24-2011, 03:41 PM | #1 |
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More DC rating info stuff...
Damage Controlman (DC) Damage Controlmen perform the work necessary for damage control, ship stability, fire-fighting. They also prepare defenses against chemical, biological and radiological (CBR) warfare attacks. They instruct personnel in damage control and CBR defense and repair damage-control equipment and systems. Damage Controlmen (DC's) do the work necessary for damage control, ship stability, firefighting, fire prevention, and chemical, biological and radiological (CBR) warfare defense. They also instruct personnel in the methods of damage control and CBR defense, and repair damage control equipment and systems. The duties performed by DCs include:
Damage Controlmen work in a variety of climates at sea and ashore. They normally perform their work at sea in a controlled climate, but are often called upon, to work in machinery spaces and flight decks in various sea states and weather conditions. USN DC's are stationed primarily aboard USN deploying ships, FTS DC's are stationed aboard Naval Reserve Force (NRF) ships that deploy or conduct local operations. They may work in noisy environments on some assignments. People in this rating work closely with others, usually supervise and teach others and often do physical work. A-School (Job School) Information Great Lakes, IL -- 8 weeks Security Clearance Requirement: None Sea/Shore Rotation for This Rating
Note: The Navy has announced a merger of the DC, HT, and MR Ratings into Repair Technician (RT) but it's pending and has not announced a timeline.
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