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Arts & Communications

  • Mass Communication Specialist

    Travel the world to capture military operations, develop high-profile media campaigns and tell the story of America’s Navy.

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  • Navy Musician

    Navy Musicians perform at special events, celebrations, international parades and more.

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  • Public Affairs Officer

    Writes news releases, answers reporters' questions, and manages the public image of America’s Navy.

    A Public Affairs Officer speaks to reporter from the media following the conclusion of a press conference on a joint force exercise.

Aviation

  • Air Traffic Controller

    Controls congestion in the skies, keeping flight decks and airstrips in check. Organizes air traffic and communicates critical information to pilots.

    United States Navy Air Traffic Controllers man the approach control aboard the USS Wasp.
  • Air Vehicle Pilot

    Fly the Navy’s most advanced drones and extend the reach of carrier strike groups.

    An MQ-25 Stingray unmanned aerial refueling drone taxis on the deck of the USS George H.W. Bush (CVN 77) in the Atlantic Ocean.
  • Aircraft Handling Officer

    Directs the movement of the entire flight deck, leading jet launch sequences and ensuring aircraft recovery.

    A United States Navy Aircraft Handling Officer supervises flight deck drills from flight deck control aboard the USS Carl Vinson.
  • Aircrewman Helicopter

    Acts as the eyes and ears of the cockpit, serving as versatile operators behind helicopters.

    A United States Navy Aircrewman (Helicopter), left, briefs an Aviation Machinist’s Mate post-flight.
  • Aircrewman Mechanical

    Serves as go-to in-flight personnel, moving high-priority cargo, performing medical evacuations or transports, and acting as the airborne eyes and ears for Navy intelligence, and handling valuable equipment.

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  • Aircrewman Operator

    Detects and engages threats beneath the ocean’s surface, serving as a primary defense against deep-sea dangers.

    A United States Navy Aircrewman (Operator) tracks contacts at his workstation on a P-8A maritime patrol aircraft.
  • Aircrewman Tactical Romeo Helicopter

    Hunts for lurking submarines from the air aboard MH-60 Romeos. Trained as a rescue swimmer and leaps from helicopters into the sea to save lives, detecting what others deem undetectable.

    A United States Navy Helicopter Tactical Aircrewman sits in a MH-60R Sea Hawk.
  • Aviation Boatswain’s Mate – Aircraft Handling

    Manage and direct aircraft launch operations on the flight deck.

    A United States Navy Aviation Boatswain’s Mate – Aircraft Handling signals the pilot of an F/A-18E Super Hornet on the flight deck of the aircraft carrier USS Theodore Roosevelt.
  • Aviation Boatswain’s Mate – Fuel

    Refuel aircraft on the flight deck and keep fuel flowing to all parts of the ship.

    A United States Navy Aviation Boatswain's Mate (Fuels) fuels a T-45C Goshawk on the flight deck of the USS Gerald R. Ford.
  • Aviation Boatswain’s Mate – Launch & Recovery

    Launch and recover aircraft on the flight deck of an aircraft carrier.

    United States Navy Aviation Boatswain’s Mates inspect a launch catapult on an aircraft carrier.
  • Aviation Maintenance Duty Officer

    Leads flight support teams, managing the repair and upkeep of numerous aviation assets and hundreds of personnel.

    Two United States Navy Aviation Maintenance Duty Officers manage the repair of aircraft equipment in the jet shop aboard an aircraft carrier.
  • Aviation Ordnanceman

    Manages a ship’s stock of missiles, mines, and other ordnance, handling all aircraft ammunition.

    A United States Navy Aviation Ordnanceman installs the fin of a missile onboard a P-8A Poseidon maritime patrol aircraft.
  • Catapult Officer

    Leads aircraft launches on the flight deck, serving as the final check and signal for jet liftoff.

    A United States Navy Catapult Officer signals the pilot of an EA-18G Growler to take off from the flight deck of the aircraft carrier USS Theodore Roosevelt.
  • Fighter Pilot

    Defends from the sea to the stratosphere, flying and fighting in lethal jets from aircraft carriers. Completes complex air maneuvers at top speeds, gathering intel, dropping ordnance, and conducting defensive missions.

    A United States Navy Fighter Pilot sits in a F/A-18 Hornet.
  • Fixed Wing Pilot

    Hunts submarines, patrols skies, and supplies carriers. Searches for underwater threats, delivers payloads, and executes strategic aerial maneuvers from the stratosphere to mere feet above the sea.

    A United States Navy Rear Admiral Fixed Wing Pilot departs an E-2D Hawkeye on the flight deck of the USS Ronald Reagan.
  • Helicopter Pilot

    Operates helicopters for various tactical and support operations, including tracking subsurface contacts and performing critical rescue missions.

    A United States Navy Helicopter Pilot completes a pre-flight check in a hangar.
  • Naval Aircrewman Avionics

    Uncovers threats in the depths of the sea, detecting, analyzing, classifying, and tracking sub-surface contacts. Performs sonar and sonobuoy operations, coordinating tactical communications, and conducting weapons delivery for missions.

    A United States Navy Aircrewman Avionics performs checks before a flight.
  • Naval Flight Officer

    Leads flight missions to success, serving as navigator, lookout, and weapon operator in naval aviation. Facilitates missions ranging from hunting submarines and navigating enemy territory to dropping bombs from fighter jets.

    A United States Naval Flight Officer runs through the on-station checklist aboard a P-8 Poseidon.

Business, Logistics & Administration

  • Aviation Maintenance Administrationman

    Keep the Navy’s complex aircraft and helicopters in top working order.

    A United States Navy Aviation Maintenance Administrationman maintains aircraft logs and records.
  • Culinary Specialist

    Provide meals that keep your fellow Sailors fueled for duty.

    Culinary Specialist 2nd Class John Paul Pedero, left, and Culinary Specialist 1st Class Dion Yipon prepare a meal in preparation for the Best of the Mess Competition.
  • Human Resources Officer

    Support and assist fellow Sailors by helping guide their career journey.

    A U.S. Navy Human Resources Officer hosts a virtual video chat to speak with a potential recruit about career opportunities in the Navy.
  • Logistics Specialist

    Keeps ships stocked with essential equipment, delivering what the Navy needs for mission success. Ensures critical supplies and resources are available at all times.

    A United States Navy Logistics Specialist maintains logs and records in a Navy Post Office.
  • Personnel Specialist

    Advance your own career goals while you help fellow Sailors do the same.

    Personnel Specialist 2nd Class Cameron Green creates a new common access card aboard the aircraft carrier USS Dwight D. Eisenhower.
  • Retail Services Specialist

    Keep your shipmates happy by managing ship store, laundry and barber services.

    U.S. Navy Retail Services Specialist Seaman Brian Whitfield, from Atlanta, mans the register in the ship’s store aboard the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Pinckney.
  • Supply Corps Officer

    Oversee logistics and ensure your ship is supplied with everything it needs.

    Rear Adm. Kenneth Epps, Deputy Chief of Staff for Fleet Ordnance and Supply/Fleet Supply Officer, U.S. Fleet Forces Command, receives a brief from Culinary Specialist 1st Class Charles Masten, from Philadelphia, assigned to USS Gerald R. Ford's supply department.
  • Yeoman

    Become an administrative pro by managing the Navy’s paperwork and records.

    Yeoman Seaman Dante Stephens, assigned to the amphibious assault ship USS Bataan (LHD 5), performs yeoman duties in the Yeoman Office.

Construction

  • Builder

    Solves problems using hands, constructing and repairing Navy and Marine Corps facilities wherever needed. Crafts infrastructure from the ground up, gaining training in trades such as carpentry, plaster, roofing, and masonry.

    A United States Navy Builder assembles a stirrup system for the roof of a pavilion on Naval Base Guam.
  • Civil Engineer Corps (CEC)

    Design and build city-size bases, airfields and harbor facilities.

    Two current Navy Civil Engineers repairing a fence
  • Construction Electrician

    Gain hands-on electrical experience by handling wiring, pole-climbing, and electrical equipment repair.

    A United States Navy Construction Electrician unscrews an electrical box at Naval Air Facility Atsugi.
  • Construction Mechanic

    Responsible for keeping the Navy’s fleet of boats, vehicles and other equipment running with their expertise in engine and mechanical systems.

    A United States Navy Construction Mechanic positions a jack before conducting a vehicle safety inspection.
  • Engineering Aide

    Assists in developing final construction plans, gaining real-world engineering experience by performing pre-construction prep work, including blueprint planning and land surveying.

    A United States Engineering Aide checks the elevation of a construction site with a level.
  • Equipment Operator

    Work with construction equipment from bulldozers to cranes and everything in between.

    An Equipment Operator in the United States Navy operates a front-end loader on Naval Base Guam.
  • Steelworker

    Weld metal a world away as a Navy Steelworker.

    A United States Navy Steelworker welds metal pieces together to create a support structure on Naval Base Coronado.
  • Utilitiesman

    Keep critical utilities systems up and running no matter where you are in the world.

    Two United States Navy Utilitiesmen tie rebar during construction of a new school for the indigenous Wayuu people.

Electronics & Technology

  • Aviation Electronics Technician

    Maintain and repair the complex electronic systems aboard Navy aircraft.

    United States Navy Aviation Electronics Technicians perform equipment repairs on an aircraft in a hangar.
  • Electronics Technician

    Uses electronic systems like radar to detect and track threats, making ships virtually invisible. Employs electronic countermeasure tricks to confuse adversaries and deflect sensors, ensuring mission success.

    Two United States Navy Electronics Technicians assess a circuit board prior to soldering while conducting routine maintenance checks aboard the USS Carney.
  • Electronics Technician Navigation

    Maintain the navigation systems that ensure your submarine reaches its destination.

    A United States Navy Electronics Technician Navigation reviews navigation data aboard a submarine.
  • Fire Control Technician

    Maintain the electronic systems controlling a submarine’s vast supply of firepower.

    A United States Navy fire control technician operates equipment aboard a submarine during an exercise.
  • Fire Controlman

    Maintains ship combat readiness by providing system employment recommendations and performing maintenance on digital computer equipment.

    United States Navy Fire Controlmen conduct maintenance on gun barrels aboard the USS Chancellorsville cruiser ship.
  • Information Systems Technician

    Keep vital computer networks up and running aboard ships and submarines.

    A United States Navy Information Systems Technician maintains a computer network as part of a Southern Partnership Station.
  • Interior Communications Electrician

    Installs, maintains, and repairs equipment for interior communications within ships and shore facilities. Ensures smooth operation of all communication systems, from TV entertainment to bridge-to-engine room networks.

    A United States Navy Interior Communications Electrician troubleshoots a communications system aboard the USS James E. Williams destroyer ship.
  • Missile Technician

    Assembles, maintains, and repairs nuclear-capable ballistic missiles.

    A United States Navy Missile Technician monitors advanced electronic equipment and electromechanical support systems used in submarine strategic weapons systems.

First Responder

  • Damage Controlman

    Keeps Sailors out of harm's way, serving as a first responder critical to preventing accidents. Trained in firefighting and ship stability, ensuring safety during emergencies like burst pipes or explosions.

    A United States Navy Damage Controlman directs a fellow Sailor to fight a simulated fire during a drill aboard the USS Sterett guided missile destroyer.
  • Master-at-Arms

    Executes mission-critical cyber operations, leading efforts to safeguard critical infrastructure and disrupt adversaries globally. Serves at the forefront of Navy cyber warfare, defending networks and launching cyber offensives to protect national interests.

    A United States Navy Master-at-Arms practices detection training with her military working dog.

Industrial & Mechanical

  • Aviation Electrician’s Mate

    Keep Navy aircraft at peak performance by maintaining electrical systems and components.

    A United States Navy Aviation Electrician’s Mate replaces the engine bleed air element on a Blue Angel F/A-18 Hornet fighter jet.
  • Aviation Machinist’s Mate

    Maintain the engines of the Navy’s most powerful aircraft and helicopters.

    A United States Navy Aviation Machinist's Mate reassembles a variable exhaust nozzle on an F/A-18E Super Hornet on the flight deck of the USS George Washington.
  • Aviation Structural Mechanic

    Inspect and repair aviation equipment to ensure aircraft are always flight-ready.

    A United States Navy Aviation Structural Mechanic conducts maintenance on an MH-60R Sea Hawk in the hangar bay of the aircraft carrier USS Theodore Roosevelt.
  • Aviation Structural Mechanic – Safety Equipment

    Maintain aircraft equipment that sustains life at every altitude.

    A United States Navy Aviation Structural Mechanic (Safety Equipment) conducts a maintenance test on an F/A-18E Super Hornet in the hangar bay aboard the aircraft carrier USS John C. Stennis.
  • Aviation Support Equipment Technician

    Perform ground support operations that keep Navy aircraft flying high.

    A United States Navy Aviation Support Equipment Technician adjusts the hand brake on a forklift aboard the aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln.
  • Aviation Survival Equipmentman

    Be the person Navy pilots rely on to keep emergency equipment in top shape.

    A United States Aircrew Survival Equipmentman stows a chem light in the survival pouch of a life preserver unit in the aviation survival equipment shop aboard the USS Kearsarge.
  • Boatswain’s Mate

    Performs honored duties as a member of the Navy's oldest rating, serving as a jack-of-all-trades on ships and shore.

    A United States Navy Boatswain’s Mate stands the lookout watch aboard the USS Carney aircraft carrier.
  • Electrician’s Mate

    Keep the power on and the lights running aboard aircraft carriers and ships.

    A United States Navy Electrician’s Mate checks voltage readings on the steering column of a rigid-hull inflatable boat aboard the USS Vella Gulf.
  • Engineman

    Move the fleet forward as an expert in diesel engine systems.

    A United States Navy Engineman displaces air from the fuel separator system in the main machinery room aboard the USS Detroit.
  • Gas Turbine Systems Technician – Electrical

    Operate the electrical systems of powerful turbine engines on Navy warships.

    A United States Navy Gas Turbine Systems Technician (Electrical) removes rust from a cannon plug aboard the USS Russell.
  • Gas Turbine Systems Technician – Mechanical

    Operates and maintains the mechanical systems and components of gas turbine engines and propulsion systems.

    A United States Navy Gas Turbine Systems Technician (Mechanical) reattaches a gas turbine sensor during maintenance aboard the USS Makin Island.
  • Gunner’s Mate

    Maintain your ship’s guns and missile launchers, and oversee all weapons on board.

    A United States Navy Gunner’s Mate prepares .50-caliber ammunition aboard the USS Mahan destroyer.
  • Hull Maintenance Technician

    Perform metal work and welding to repair hull breaches and broken equipment.

    A United States Navy Hull Maintenance Technician sailor stick-welds a railing aboard the USS Germantown.
  • Machinery Repairman

    Repair tools and fabricate parts for machinery and equipment across the ship.

    A United States Navy Machinery Repairman operates a milling machine aboard the USS Chung-Hoon.
  • Machinist’s Mate

    Maintain vital propulsion and auxiliary systems on every inch of the ship.

    A United States Nay Machinist’s Mate conducts maintenance checks aboard the USS Truxtun.
  • Machinist’s Mate Auxiliary

    Maintain the systems that make life possible on a submarine.

    A United States Navy Machinist’s Mate Auxiliary inspects the diesel engine aboard a submarine.
  • Mineman

    Serve aboard a Minesweeper to detect and neutralize underwater explosives.

    A United States Navy Mineman uses the vehicle handling system to recover a mine neutralization vehicle aboard the USS Pioneer.
  • Torpedoman's Mate

    Secures underwater missile silos aboard submarines, maintaining, preparing, and launching various ordnance. Functions as a weapons system specialist, handling everything from torpedoes and missiles to small arms and ammunition, ensuring sub safety.

    A U.S. Navy Sailor Torpedoman’s Mate loads a Mark 48 advanced-capability torpedo into a tube aboard the USS Chicago.

Intelligence, Information & Cryptology

  • Cryptologic Technician Collection

    Hunts for signals to provide tactical and strategic intelligence to ships and special warfare units. This classified role intercepts information and reports threats to protect the fleet and save lives.

    A United States Navy Cryptologic Technician Collection photographs an unidentified vessel approaching the USS San Diego during a training simulation.
  • Cryptologic Technician Interpretive

    Translates and interprets foreign communications, serving as a cultural expert and linguist. Collects intelligence globally in support of the Navy, analyzing cultural codes to ensure informed operations.

    A United States Cryptologic Technician Interpretive interprets and translates foreign communications to gather intel.
  • Cryptologic Technician Maintenance

    Troubleshoots and maintains top-secret equipment vital to national security. Installs and repairs sophisticated cryptologic systems, electronic equipment, and antennas.

    A United States Navy Cryptologic Technician Maintenance repairs a sound-powered phone aboard the USS Ross in support of U.S. national security interests.
  • Cryptologic Technician Technical

    Serves as an expert in radar signals, providing tactical guidance to special warfare operations and ships. Uses high-power jamming signals for missile defense and to prevent enemy attacks, ensuring ship safety through surveillance skills.

    A United States Navy Cryptologic Technician Technical stands watch in the combat information center of the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Milius.
  • Cryptologic Warfare Officer

    Leads intelligence operations, demonstrating a deep understanding of codebreaking and Information Operations. Creates warfighting options for Fleet Commanders and advises decision-makers, achieving military objectives in the cyber battlespace.

    A Navy Cryptologic Warfare Officer works with their team.
  • Cyber Warfare Engineer

    Defends attacks in cyberspace, trained in disruptive technologies and cyberspace capability development. Researches, designs, develops, tests, and evaluates software and firmware to build defenses for vital computer networks against information theft or sabotage.

    Two CWEs collaborate while sitting at computers, while another works in the background.
  • Cyber Warfare Technician

    Performs offensive and defensive cyber operations, investigating and tracking enemies while protecting networks from attacks.

    A United States Navy Cryptologic Technician Networks uses state-of-the-art technology to perform offensive and defensive cyber operations.
  • Information Professional Officer

    Leads teams in maintaining and securing global networks, ensuring communication capabilities are delivered.

  • Intelligence Officer

    Leads national intelligence security, analyzing top-secret information and interpreting spy reports.

    A Navy Intelligence Officer commands the conning officer station aboard the Arliegh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Carney.
  • Intelligence Specialist

    Gathers critical intelligence and prepares important briefs, ensuring readiness by collecting data on foreign cultures, enemy movements, and weather.

    A United States Navy Intelligence Specialist uses the intelligence carry-on program in the command control center aboard the amphibious transport dock ship USS John P. Murtha.
  • Maritime Cyber Warfare Officer

    Executes mission-critical cyber operations, leading efforts to safeguard critical infrastructure and disrupt adversaries globally. Serves at the forefront of Navy cyber warfare, defending networks and launching cyber offensives to protect national interests.

    U.S. Navy Sailors fight cybersecurity threats.
  • Operations Specialist

    Gathers critical intelligence, serving as a supervisor in the top-secret Combat Information Center. Tracks potential enemy targets using complex radar equipment, providing ships and aircraft with strategic advantages to neutralize threats.

    A United States Navy Operations Specialist stands watch during a strike operation exercise aboard the USS Milius guided missile destroyer.
  • Quartermaster

    Navigates the open seas, specializing in maps, charts, and oceanography to keep ships on course. Works in the ship’s pilot house, providing expertise essential for safety and operational success.

    A United States Navy Quartermaster uses a sextant to the measure the angle of the sun on the USS San Jacinto cruiser.
  • Sonar Technician

    Track what lies beneath the waves on a surface ship or submarine as a Sonar Technician.

    A United States Navy Sonar Technician Sailor stands watch in the sonar control room of the USS Rodney M. Davis guided missile frigate.
  • Surface Warfare Officer

    Emerge as a true leader by commanding the fleet, the crew and all vital systems aboard vital Navy vessels.

    A Surface Warfare Officer operates the most advanced fleet of ships in the world and commands the crew that works on them.

Legal

  • Judge Advocate General’s Corps (JAG)

    Pursues a wide-ranging legal practice within the Navy JAG Corps, encompassing traditional disciplines and unique sea-based military service law.

    A United States Navy Judge Advocate General (JAG) officer holds binoculars on the bridge of the USS George Washington.
  • Legalman

    Responsible for developing specialized paralegal skills and directly assisting lawyers in the JAG Corps.

    Navy Legalmen in khaki uniforms discuss legal matters at a table with an open book, a 'National Moot Court Competition' poster behind them

Medical

  • Aerospace & Operational Physiologist

    Engineer ways for Naval Aviators to succeed in impossible environments.

    Navy pilot is tested by a team of Aerospace and Operational Physiologists
  • Aerospace Experimental Psychologist

    Study the psychological effects of supersonic travel on aviators.

    A U.S. Navy Pilot prepares to launch an F/A-18E Super Hornet from the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Harry S. Truman
  • Audiologist

    Treat hearing issues and conduct research to preserve auditory health for Sailors and Marines.

    A Navy Sailor's hearing is tested by an Audiologist
  • Clinical Psychologist

    Provide therapy services to Sailors experiencing stressors uniquely related to service.

    A Navy Clinical Psychologist works with another officer to maintain mental health.
  • Dentist

    Performs routine dental work on Sailors and Marines and assists with humanitarian aid efforts, ensuring good dental health on ships.

    Navy dentist performing a dental procedure on a patient in a clinic setting.
  • Environmental Health Officer

    Become a disease expert for the Navy and make outbreaks a thing of the past.

    A U.S. Navy Environmental Health Officer conducting tests in the lab
  • Health Care Administrator

    Shape policy and practice in one of the world’s foremost global health care systems.

    A Navy Officer works as a Health Care Administrator in a hospital.
  • Hospital Corpsman

    Help save lives by assisting in critical medical departments and procedures.

    A Navy medical laboratory technician exams blood samples and inputs data in a laboratory environment
  • Hospital Corpsman Advanced Technical Field

    Saves lives in the shadows, stabilizing wounded operators under enemy fire and responding to medical emergencies. Leaping from helicopters and diving with the Special Operations teams, handling critical situations wherever missions arise.

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  • Industrial Hygiene Officer

    Eliminate workplace safety hazards so Sailors can focus on the mission at hand.

    Navy Industrial Hygiene Officer examines a specimen in a glass bottle
  • Medical Technologist

    Provide laboratory services that give Navy doctors and patients the answers they seek.

    A Navy Medical Technologist examines an x-ray
  • Mortician

    Handles the entire process, from communicating with families and foreign governments, preparing bodies, and conducting the funeral services to honor fallen Sailors.

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  • Navy Nurse

    Provides high-quality nursing care and medical services wherever needed, including Navy medical facilities, ships, and overseas humanitarian aid missions.

    Navy nurse listening to a patient's heartbeat with a stethoscope during a medical checkup.
  • Occupational Therapist

    Rehabilitate Sailors following illness or injury with cutting-edge devices and therapy.

    A United States Navy Occupational Therapist uses a therapy tool to test a patient's finger grip and dexterity.
  • Optometrist

    Diagnose and treat vision problems to ensure service members maintain excellent eyesight.

    A United States Navy Optometrist uses an ophthalmoscope tool to examine a patient's eyesight.
  • Pharmacist

    Consult with patients, dispense medication and provide guidance to people in need.

    A Navy Pharmacist works with a team in the Pharmacy
  • Physical Therapist

    Help Sailors recover from injuries so they can get back to work.

    A United States Navy Physical Therapist provides therapy treatment to a patient.
  • Physician

    Saves lives by leading healthcare teams and providing high-quality medical care to Sailors, Marines, service members, their families, and the population at large.

    Navy surgeons in a brightly lit operating room, one wearing a patterned cap, performing surgery with a third surgeon observing in the background.
  • Physician Assistant

    Work alongside surgeons and supervising physicians to deliver the best health care.

    A Navy Physician Assistant examines a fellow Sailor
  • Podiatrist

    Keep Navy Sailors on their feet by treating foot and ankle injuries.

    United States Navy Sailors in the Navy's podiatry program
  • Radiation Health Specialist

    Keep fellow Sailors safe from potential radiation exposure.

    Navy Radiation Health Specialist operates a medical machine
  • Registered Dietitian

    Improve the health of Sailors and people across the world through mindful nutrition.

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  • Research Biochemist & Forensic Toxicologist

    Conduct research to protect our Sailors from biological, radiological and chemical threats.

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  • Research Physiologist

    Diagnose, treat and rehabilitate Sailors with training-related injuries.

    Navy Pathologist Heather Gaburo examines tissue in the lab at the Naval Medical Center in San Diego
  • Research Psychologist

    Explore cognitive and physiological psychology to keep Sailors sound in mind and body.

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  • Social Worker

    Counsel active and retired members and their families during times of social, psychological or emotional need.

    A Navy Social Worker gives advice to a Sailor.

Religious Services

  • Navy Chaplain

    Be a spiritual guide and moral anchor, supporting servicemembers during their most joyful moments and during their most difficult ones.

    U.S. Navy Chaplain, Lt. Cdr. Jamal Scarlett, Regimental Chaplain for the 11th Marine Regiment, delivers the morning prayer during a Saint Barbara’s Day celebration at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Calif., Jan. 8, 2026. The prayer was offered in support of the Marines celebrating Saint Barbara, the patron saint of artillerymen. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Capt. Jennifer Parchem)
  • Religious Program Specialist

    Prepare devotional materials and organize faith-based events, while also serving as a resource for Navy Chaplains.

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Science, Engineering & Nuclear

  • Aerographer’s Mate

    Serve as a meteorology and oceanography expert as an Aerographer’s Mate.

    A team of aerographer mates monitor weather radar equipment and analyze weather and ocean data
  • Civil Engineer Corps (CEC)

    Design and build city-size bases, airfields and harbor facilities.

    Two current Navy Civil Engineers repairing a fence
  • Electrician’s Mate Nuclear

    Power the world’s strongest Navy as an Electrician’s Mate Nuclear.

    A United States Navy Electrician's Mate Nuclear manually charges a breaker aboard the USS Gerald R. Ford aircraft carrier.
  • Electronics Technician Nuclear

    Powers Navy ships by operating and maintaining the electronic systems that run naval reactors.

    Two United States Navy Electronics Technicians Nuclear reinstall a capacitor bank aboard a submarine.
  • Engineering Duty Officer

    Design, develop and deploy the Navy’s modern combat fleet.

    A United States Navy Engineering Duty Officer inspects equipment on a pier.
  • Entomologist

    Plans, directs, and participates in programs for infestation prevention and arthropod pest control, ensuring safe operations.

    Navy Entomologists conducting research in the field
  • Machinist’s Mate Nuclear

    Keeps ships stocked with essential equipment, delivering what the Navy needs for mission success. Ensures critical supplies and resources are available at all times.

    A United States Navy Machinist’s Mate Nuclear tests fluids for contaminants like chlorides aboard a Navy ship.
  • Meteorology & Oceanography Officer (METOC)

    Studies the sea and weather globally, informing about weather patterns and preparing comprehensive maps. Oversees weather forecasting for missions, charting courses for ships, and identifying currents for submarines.

    Navy oceanographers check an underwater drone for data and information
  • Microbiologist

    Conduct medical research and trace infectious diseases to defeat biological threats.

    A Navy Microbiologist conducts research in the lab.
  • Naval Reactors Engineer

    Sets the standard in nuclear reactor research, serving as the technical authority for oversight of Navy nuclear reactors and power plants. Responsible for research, design, maintenance, operations, and regulation, defining the cutting edge of nuclear propulsion.

    United States Navy Reactors Engineer celebrate after receiving her submarine officer warfare insignia at Naval Submarine Base Kings Bay.
  • Nuclear Power School Instructor

    Serve as a top expert on classified nuclear technology, instructing at Nuclear Power School. Responsible for teaching facts and mindset to students who will uphold safe nuclear operations and power the defense force.

    United States Navy Nuclear Propulsion Officer Candidates work advanced math equations with a NUPOC Instructor at the Navy’s Nuclear Power School.
  • Nuclear Power Training Unit Instructor

    Lead and oversee a team running one of the most dynamic nuclear power plants in the world.

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  • Nuclear Surface Warfare Officer

    Maintains and operates complex nuclear reactor and power generation systems aboard aircraft carriers. This role primarily focuses on ensuring the safety of personnel and the secure, efficient functioning of these critical systems.

    A United States Navy Nuclear Surface Warfare Officer monitors activity during an exercise.
  • Submarine Officer

    Hold leadership roles in every department on a submarine, overseeing tasks from managing the nuclear reactor plant to driving the vessel through the depths of the sea.

    A United States Navy Submarine Officer monitors surface activity aboard a submarine.

Special Operations

  • Aviation Rescue Swimmer

    Bravely jumps into extreme conditions, including raging seas and combat zones, to save lives. Executes life-or-death rescues as part of an elite Special Operations force, pulling survivors from sinking ships or saving downed pilots.

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  • Explosive Ordnance Disposal Technician

    Master high-tech tools to eliminate explosive threats.

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  • Hospital Corpsman Advanced Technical Field

    Saves lives in the shadows, stabilizing wounded operators under enemy fire and responding to medical emergencies. Leaping from helicopters and diving with the Special Operations teams, handling critical situations wherever missions arise.

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  • Navy Diver

    Masters the depths others cannot reach, executing critical underwater operations like salvaging sunken wreckage and repairing ships. Operates state-of-the-art diving systems for tasks ranging from underwater welding to submarine rescue, keeping the fleet mission-ready.

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  • Navy SEAL

    Provides immediate military relief in global crises as part of an elite maritime military force. Conducts insertions and extractions by sea, air, or land to accomplish covert Special Warfare and Special Operations missions.

    A team of United States Navy Seals in full gear works together during a spec ops training session.
  • Special Warfare Combat Crewman

    Deliver Special Operations assets where they’re needed.

    Special Warfare Combat Crewman

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