 | What do, or what did you do in the 'mob'?| SitRep Discuss What do, or what did you do in the 'mob'? in the Military Matters forums; A few folks here have mentioned in various threads what their specific jobs were in the military.
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03-11-2005, 07:17 PM
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#1 | | He who does not skim
Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Halifax, Nova Scotia
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Country:  | What do, or what did you do in the 'mob'?
A few folks here have mentioned in various threads what their specific jobs were in the military.
My primary job in the Navy is *ahem!* 'Naval Electronics Technician (Tactical)'. Quite a mouthful, ain't it? 
'Tactical Tech', for short. We do in fact work rather closely with, and often help out, the NET(Communications) and NET(Acoustic) fellas as well. We're just a big happy electronics family! 
Not that I'm trying to recruit or anything (God forbid!  ), but here's a bit about what we do, for those who may not know. http://www.recruiting.forces.ca/engr...?id=285&bhcp=1
The trade specs have changed a little bit since I first started. We used to start out as equipment operators, before moving on to our tech courses. That's no longer the case.
So tell us a bit about what you do, or what you used to do in the military.  | 
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05-17-2005, 06:04 AM
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#2 | | Der Crewchief
Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Ansbach, Germany
Posts: 30,293
Country:  | Im a UH-60L Blackhawk Crewchief
__________________  US Army Blackhawk Crewchief 2000-2006 Classic ww2aircraft.net quotes: fly boy said: "isn't that the first jet bomber? becasue i have flown one in a flight sim before and i know how it handles" "wait what ok who made the b-2 crash come on people that messed up its a b-2" "ah yes the mistel those things are so annoying is games and in real life" | |
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05-17-2005, 07:24 AM
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#3 | | "Shooter"
Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Moorpark, CA
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Country:  | My job description was a novel. Wideband Communications/Base and Installation Security Specialist. In my last 2 years I was also a Ground Radio specialist! I thik they have changed that lengthy title since then though.
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05-17-2005, 08:44 AM
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#4 | | Der Crewchief
Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Ansbach, Germany
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Country: | They have to make it easier for the officers to understand! 
__________________ US Army Blackhawk Crewchief 2000-2006 Classic ww2aircraft.net quotes: fly boy said: "isn't that the first jet bomber? becasue i have flown one in a flight sim before and i know how it handles" "wait what ok who made the b-2 crash come on people that messed up its a b-2" "ah yes the mistel those things are so annoying is games and in real life" | |
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05-17-2005, 09:06 AM
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#5 | | "Shooter"
Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Moorpark, CA
Posts: 12,892
Country: | Not to mention the recruits! It was lengthy AND vague, go figure.
__________________ http://www.vg-photo.com Wherever their bones may lie, the courage of heroes is consecrated in the hearts and engraved in the history of the free. Lt Col Honner DSO MC, 39th Commander speaking of the dead from the battle of Kokoda. | |
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05-17-2005, 09:09 AM
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#6 | | Der Crewchief
Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Ansbach, Germany
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Country: | That is the military way.
__________________ US Army Blackhawk Crewchief 2000-2006 Classic ww2aircraft.net quotes: fly boy said: "isn't that the first jet bomber? becasue i have flown one in a flight sim before and i know how it handles" "wait what ok who made the b-2 crash come on people that messed up its a b-2" "ah yes the mistel those things are so annoying is games and in real life" | |
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05-17-2005, 11:32 AM
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#7 | | Minister of Whoopass
Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Long Island Native in Mississippi
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Country: | I was a Navy SEAL... My rating was Electronics Technician, similar to Skim.... I worked on various gear, but my priority MOS was for Portable SatComm Packs...
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05-17-2005, 11:41 AM
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#8 | | IP/Mech THE GREAT GAZOO
Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Colorado, USA
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Country: | Aviation Machinist Mate - AD. I maintained and repaired aircraft engines and propellers, primarily on the P-3 Orion, but have worked on the C-130. I did this at the squadron level (VP-65, Point Mugu, CA).
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05-17-2005, 12:11 PM
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#9 | | Der Crewchief
Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Ansbach, Germany
Posts: 30,293
Country: | I pretty much maintain my own UH-60L Blackhawk and work pretty much on the whole thing but I work order out a lot of the Engine and pretty much all of the Electrical stuff to other technicians.
__________________ US Army Blackhawk Crewchief 2000-2006 Classic ww2aircraft.net quotes: fly boy said: "isn't that the first jet bomber? becasue i have flown one in a flight sim before and i know how it handles" "wait what ok who made the b-2 crash come on people that messed up its a b-2" "ah yes the mistel those things are so annoying is games and in real life" | |
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05-17-2005, 12:19 PM
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#10 | | IP/Mech THE GREAT GAZOO
Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Colorado, USA
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Country: | Because I worked in aviation before my time in the Navy Reserves, I used to help out the airframe shop with sheet metal repairs. Some of the dumb-ass maintenance Chiefs could comprehend that most reservests weren't students or burger flippers and would actually get pissed if they seen me do something outside my rating.
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05-17-2005, 02:03 PM
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#11 | | Der Crewchief
Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Ansbach, Germany
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Country: | I try and help out with the airframe shop but when it comes to electrical stuff I do not have much experience and I will admit that it drives me insane.
__________________ US Army Blackhawk Crewchief 2000-2006 Classic ww2aircraft.net quotes: fly boy said: "isn't that the first jet bomber? becasue i have flown one in a flight sim before and i know how it handles" "wait what ok who made the b-2 crash come on people that messed up its a b-2" "ah yes the mistel those things are so annoying is games and in real life" | |
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05-17-2005, 02:07 PM
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#12 | | IP/Mech THE GREAT GAZOO
Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Colorado, USA
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Country: | When I do electrical work I have 2 sceneros - I get things to work or I "FIU." I hate soldering but would have to do it sometimes. Give me a wrench or a rivet gun anyday! 
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05-17-2005, 02:23 PM
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#13 | | Der Crewchief
Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Ansbach, Germany
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Country: | Same here, I prefer the wrench turning. The whole maze of electrical wires just drives me insane and then when I troubleshoot a problem it always tells me checked found okay or could not duplicate. It makes me mad, espeically when I know there is a problem because I just flew it.
__________________ US Army Blackhawk Crewchief 2000-2006 Classic ww2aircraft.net quotes: fly boy said: "isn't that the first jet bomber? becasue i have flown one in a flight sim before and i know how it handles" "wait what ok who made the b-2 crash come on people that messed up its a b-2" "ah yes the mistel those things are so annoying is games and in real life" | |
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05-17-2005, 04:17 PM
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#14 | | He who does not skim
Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Halifax, Nova Scotia
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Country: | Soldering never bothered me much. I've burned lots of fingers (not all of them mine  ), but I'm actually pretty good at it. Wrenches and rivet guns are fine too though.
And yeah Adler, those ghost faults can be a pain in the ass sometimes. | |
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05-17-2005, 05:07 PM
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#15 | | "Shooter"
Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Moorpark, CA
Posts: 12,892
Country: | I spent a month in soldering school while in the Air Force, so I am comfortable with it. But it has been years since I touched an iron.
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