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AFCM is the rate/rank acronym for a Master Chief Aircraft Maintenanceman. While there is no specific AF rating below Master Chief, the 3 Aviation Boatswain's Mate ratings ABE (Launching & Recovery), ABF (Fuels), and ABH (Aircraft Handling), all combine at the Master Chief (E-9) rank to form the overall AF rating, signifying supervision of all 3 Aviation Boatswain ratings.
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Why is the US Navy ranks different from the other US Armed Forces?
The sea traditions of our British counterparts and that of many other Navies of the world.
What does SDG3 US NAVY mean?
I haven't heard that term when relating to the US Navy. But in the Royal Navy SDG is a scubadiver
What does shcs mean in us navy ranks?
An SH is a Ship's Serviceman (Barbers, Shopkeepers, etc.). An SHCS is a Senior Chief (E-8) Ship's Serviceman (read Ship's Serviceman Chief Senior).
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FP1 means Pipe Fitter First Class. The 'FP' is the Rate (Pipe Fitter) and the '1' stands for the Rank (Petty Officer First Class).
In terms of US Navy rate and ranks what does FT2 mean?
Firecontrol Technician second class. An FT2 is an E5 in rank and is responsible for the guidance systems for all large weapons onboard the ship up to and including missles.
