What is a gunner's mate and how to become one

Key steps to become a gunner's mate

1. Explore gunner's mate education requirements

   Most common gunner's mate degrees

   High School Diploma

   41.1 %

   Bachelor's

   28.3 %

   Associate

   22.1 %

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2. Start to develop specific gunner's mate skills

   Skills	Percentages
   Safety Procedures	18.72%
   Weapons Systems	18.19%
   Preventative Maintenance	5.26%
   Sprinkler Systems	4.74%
   Pneumatic Systems	4.69%

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3. Research gunner's mate duties and responsibilities

   • Lead a team of sailors in vacuuming, sweeping, mopping, disposing of trash and general tidiness of the facility.
   • Join the USMC shortly after high school.
   • Train new incoming personnel on maintenance of Mk.
   • Drill military formation and move about with NCO sword.

4. Prepare your gunner's mate resume

   When your background is strong enough, you can start writing your gunner's mate resume.

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5. Apply for gunner's mate jobs

   Now it's time to start searching for a gunner's mate job. Consider the tips below for a successful job search:

   1. Browse job boards for relevant postings
   2. Consult your professional network
   3. Reach out to companies you're interested in working for directly
   4. Watch out for job scams