Aerographer's mate (abbreviated as AG) is a United States Navy occupational rating, devoted to collection and analysis of data related to weather, radar ocean conditions.
| Aerographer's mate | |
|---|---|
 Rating Badge | |
| Issued by | United States Navy |
| Type | Enlisted rating |
| Abbreviation | AG |
| Specialty | Aviation |
Aerographer's mates:
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.
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