Aerographer's mate

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Aerographer's mate
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Issued by United States Navy
TypeEnlisted rating
AbbreviationAG
SpecialtyAviation

Aerographer's mate (abbreviated as AG) is a United States Navy occupational rating, devoted to collection and analysis of data related to weather, radar, and ocean conditions.

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An aerographer's mate 3rd class uses a handheld anemometer to measure wind speed and direction aboard the aircraft carrier USS Dwight D. Eisenhower. US Navy 060508-N-0933M-001 Aerographer's Mate 3rd Class Arthur Bourke measures wind speed and direction with a handheld anemometer on the island aboard the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Dwight D. Eisenhower (CVN 69).jpg
An aerographer's mate 3rd class uses a handheld anemometer to measure wind speed and direction aboard the aircraft carrier USS Dwight D. Eisenhower.

Duties

Aerographer's mates:

Training

AG "A" and "C" Schools are currently located in Biloxi, Mississippi, on Keesler Air Force Base. AG "A" School concentrates on weather observing and lasts approximately 3 months. AG "C" concentrates on weather forecasting and lasts approximately 9 months. Upon graduating from "A" school, AGs work toward qualification as environmental observers through completion of personnel qualification standards and job qualification requirements. They also prepare for advanced training at "C" school by the four- to six-year career stage.

Aerographer's mates are assigned to larger ships such as aircraft carriers, amphibious ships and cruisers, and also to naval air stations, weather centers and other shore facilities in the United States or overseas. During a 20-year period in the Navy, AGs spend about 60% of their time assigned to shore units and 40% to fleet stations.

See also

References

  1. "Navy enlisted manpower and personnel classifications". Bureau of Naval Personnel. US Navy. Archived from the original on 2 February 2007. Retrieved 2007-01-11.