GM Rating Roadmap

[Kevin]

Greetings, here's the potential college credit recommended for our beloved GMs as they complete various Navy schools and advance in seniority. Gunner's Mate (GM) L=Lower Division Baccalaureate/Associate Degree U=Upper Division Baccalaureate V=Vocational Certificate G=Graduate Military Progression: (The amount of credit reflected in this section is dependent upon a Sailor's rank.) Type, Semester Hours (beside training) Cumulative Hours (below training) Seaman Nautical Science (Navigation) L 3 Nautical Science (Seamanship) L 3 Swimming (If qualified as a Swimmer, First Class) L 1 7 L Gunner's Mate , Third Class Computer Systems and Organization L 2 Digital Principles L 2 Electronics Laboratory L 3 Electronic Systems Troubleshooting and Maintenance L 2 Hydraulic and Pneumatic Systems Troubleshooting and Maintenance L 1 17 L Gunner's Mate , Second Class (Replaces GM3 Credit) Computer Systems and Organization L 3 Digital Principles L 3 Electronics Laboratory L 3 Electronic Systems Troubleshooting and Maintenance L 3 Hydraulic and Pneumatic Systems Troubleshooting and Maintenance L 3 Principles of Supervision L 2 24 L Gunner's Mate , First Class (Replaces GM2 Credit) Computer Systems and Organization L 3 Digital Principles L 3 Electronic Motors and Controls L 3 Electronics Laboratory L 3 Electronic Systems Troubleshooting and Maintenance L 3 Hydraulic and Pneumatic Systems Troubleshooting and Maintenance L 3 Principles of Supervision L 3 28 L Chief Gunner's Mate (Replaces GM1 Credit) Computer Systems and Organizations L 3 Digital Principles L 3 Electrical Motors and Controls L 3 Electronics Laboratory L 3 Electronic Systems Troubleshooting and Maintenance L 3 Hydraulic and Pneumatic Systems Troubleshooting and Maintenance L 3 Maintenance Management L 3 Principles of Supervision L 3 Management Practicum U 2 31 L 2 U Senior Chief Gunner's Mate (Replaces GMC Credit) Computer Systems and Organization L 3 Digital Principles L 3 Electrical Motors and Controls L 3 Electronics Laboratory L 3 Electronic Systems Troubleshooting and Maintenance L 3 Hydraulic and Pneumatic Systems Troubleshooting and Maintenance L 3 Maintenance Management L 3 Principles of Supervision L 3 Management Practicum U 4 31 L 4 U Master Chief Gunner's Mate (Replaces GMCS Credit) Computer Systems and Organization L 3 Digital Principles L 3 Electrical Motors and Controls L 3 Electronics Laboratory L 3 Electronic Systems Troubleshooting and Maintenance L 3 Maintenance Management L 3 Principles of Supervision L 3 Management Practicum U 6 31 L 6 U -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Initial Skills Training: Recruit Training (Basic Training) (A-950-0001) First Aid and Safety L 1 Personal and Community Health L 1 Personal Fitness and Conditioning L 1 3 L Gunner's Mate, Class A (A-041-0010) Fundamentals of Fluid Power L 1 Fundamentals of Gunsmithing L 1 Industrial Safety L 1 Introduction to Industrial Maintenance L 1 Technical Orientation L 2 9 L -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Follow on Training: The following courses are available to personnel within the rating, but a given individual may not take all courses. Enlisted Tactical Applications (J-221-0025) *Credit is not recommended Miniature Electronics Repair (A-100-0072) Electronic Fabrication L 3 MK-41 Vertical Launching System Operation and Maintenance Baseline III (A-121-0522) Computer Applications L 2 Electrical Systems Troubleshooting and Repair L 2 Hydraulics L 2 Mechanical Systems L 2