Navy E-4/5/6 Boatswain's Mate Rating Badges E-8 First Sergeant The Improved Hot Weather Combat

The Improved Hot Weather Combat Uniform (IHWCU) Patrol Cap is a lightweight

The entire Enlisted Aviation PQS normally takes approximately one year to complete from the point of entering the enlisted aviation community though it can be completed much earlier with much dedication and effort

The trailing edge of the stripe is in line with the trailing edge of the rating badge

Builders are the USN's equivalent of civilian construction workers

Navy E-4/5/6 Boatswain's Mate Rating Badges E-8 First Sergeant The Improved Hot Weather CombatUnited States Navy E 4 5 6 Boatswain's Mate Rating Badge Criteria: Worn by Boatswain's Mates (BM) with ranks from Petty Officer 3rd Class (E 4) to Petty Officer 1st Class (E 6). Boatswain's Mates are trained and supervise all activities relating to seamanship, including the use of marlinspike, and deck activities. They also are responsible for deck side watch. While in port three or more of the crew members are on deck at all hours. They monitor all