RESERVE ENLISTED RATINGS DESCRIPTIONS

As a reservist, you might be assigned to any of our 17 ratings (or jobs). Your rating will be determined by our needs and your ability. Plus, reservists have one unique rating -- Investigator (provide support to Coast Guard law enforcement and intelligence missions).

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Maritime Investigation

The Invesitgator rating (IV) is the only reserve-exclusive job.

INVESTIGATOR (IV)

This rating is the perfect blend of part-time service in the Coast Guard mixed with the excitement of criminal investigation work.

Deck & Ordnance Group

Jobs relating to the operation of the Coast Guard vessels.

MARITIME ENFORCEMENT SPECIALIST (ME)

Protecting America's Ports, Waterways, and Interests at home and abroad. Maritime Enforcement Specialists are trained in Maritime Law Enforcement, Anti-terrorism, Force Protection, and Physical Security.

BOATSWAIN'S MATE (BM)

Are you looking for a real hands-on seagoing experience? Boatswain's mate may be the experience for which you're looking.

GUNNER'S MATE (GM)

For those interested in the technical inner-workings of small arms, weapon systems, and pyrotechnics, becoming a gunner's mate can provide the opportunity to learn all there is to know.

OPERATIONS SPECIALIST (OS)

Interested in the field of military tactical command, control and communications? Then the operations specialist rating is a great way to pave that road.

INTELLIGENCE SPECIALIST (IS)

With the Coast Guard taking an increasingly larger role in homeland security, we've established a new and vitally important rating, intelligence specialist (IS). As an IS, you will be one of the first defenders of our ports and waterways.

Hull and Engineering Group

Jobs related to the upkeep and operation of Coast Guard vessels.

DAMAGE CONTROLMAN (DC)

DCs are the Coast Guard's maintenance and emergency repair specialists.

ELECTRICIAN'S MATE (EM)

Electricity is the lifeline of any system, and EMs are the ones the Coast Guard counts on most to keep it all connected and running.

ELECTRONICS TECHNICIAN (ET)

ETs are in charge of maintaining virtually all of the Coast Guard's electronics systems from navigation systems to command, control and communication (C3) systems.

INFORMATION SYSTEM TECHNICIAN (IT)

ITs are the managers of all information that circulates throughout the Coast Guard.

MACHINERY TECHNICIAN (MK)

Are you a gearhead? Do you like horsepower? Come work on some of the most powerful engines the Coast Guard has to offer.

Administrative & Scientific Group

Jobs that provide operations support, take care of Coast Guard personnel and conduct environmental inspections.

FOOD SERVICE SPECIALIST (FS)

Learn about the various aspects of the restaurant or catering industry while serving your country.

HEALTH SERVICES TECHNICIAN (HS)

Do you want to learn hands-on medical skills? Do you want to save lives? These technicians care for individuals in distress or life-threatening situations.

MARINE SCIENCE TECHNICIAN (MST)

Do you want to get out there and help save and protect the environment?

PUBLIC AFFAIRS SPECIALIST (PA)

If you have an interest in photography, writing and crisis communications, you could be the main link between the Coast Guard and the public.

STOREKEEPER (SK)

Good with numbers? Managing money? Apply your skills to help serve the Coast Guard.

YEOMAN (YN)

As with any large organization, good human resources management is vital to the Coast Guard.

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