Aviation
Aviation Maintenance Technician (AMT)
- Performs maintenance and repairs on Coast Guard aircraft to ensure operational readiness.
- Serves at air stations, aviation maintenance depots, and deployment zones.
Aviation Survival Technician (AST)
- Conducts search and rescue operations, providing lifesaving support and maintaining survival equipment.
- Serves at air stations, on helicopters, and in deployment zones.
Avionics Electrical Technician (AET)
- Maintains and repairs avionics and electrical systems on Coast Guard aircraft.
- Serves at air stations, aviation maintenance depots, and deployment zones.
Business
Culinary Specialist (CS)
- Prepares and serves meals, ensuring proper nutrition and food safety for Coast Guard personnel.
- Serves on ships, at shore stations, and in dining facilities.
Storekeeper (SK)
- Manages supply chain operations, including inventory control and distribution of materials.
- Serves on ships, shore stations, and logistics centers.
Yeoman (YN)
- Manages administrative tasks, including personnel records, pay, and human resources support.
- Serves on ships, at shore stations, and in administrative offices.
STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics)
Cyber Mission Specialist (CMS)
- Conducts cyber operations to protect and secure Coast Guard networks and information systems.
- Serves in cyber units, command centers, and operational environments.
Electrician's Mate (EM)
- Maintains and repairs electrical systems on Coast Guard vessels and facilities.
- Serves on ships, shore stations, and maintenance depots.
Electronics Technician (ET)
- Maintains and repairs electronic systems, including radar, communication, and navigation systems.
- Serves on ships, shore stations, and maintenance depots.
Machinery Technician (MK)
- Maintains and repairs mechanical systems on Coast Guard vessels and facilities.
- Serves on ships, shore stations, and maintenance depots.
Marine Science Technician (MST)
- Conducts environmental protection and safety inspections, including pollution response and marine inspections.
- Serves at marine safety units, environmental response teams, and shore stations.
Information Systems Technician (IT)
- Manages information systems and network operations, ensuring secure and reliable communication and data management.
- Serves on ships, shore stations, and command centers.
Law Enforcement
Boatswain's Mate (BM)
- Operates and navigates Coast Guard vessels, conducts search and rescue, and enforces maritime law.
- Serves on ships, small boat stations, and deployment zones.
Gunner's Mate (GM)
- Operates and maintains weapon systems, including small arms and shipboard guns.
- Serves on ships, at shore stations, and in training centers.
Maritime Enforcement Specialist (ME)
- Conducts law enforcement, security operations, and maritime interdiction.
- Serves on ships, at shore stations, and in operational commands.
Intelligence Specialist (IS)
- Collects, analyzes, and disseminates intelligence information to support Coast Guard operations.
- Serves in intelligence units, command centers, and operational environments.
Communications
Operations Specialist (OS)
- Manages command and control systems, coordinates search and rescue, and assists in navigation.
- Serves in command centers, on ships, and at shore stations.
Public Affairs Specialist (PA)
- Manages media relations, public information, and communication strategies, creating and disseminating visual and written content.
- Serves in public affairs units, command centers, and operational environments.
First Response
Damage Controlman (DC)
- Conducts damage control, firefighting, and emergency repair operations on Coast Guard vessels.
- Serves on ships, at shore stations, and in operational environments.
Diver (DV)
- Conducts underwater repair, inspection, and salvage operations.
- Serves in dive units, on ships, and in operational environments.
Health Services Technician (HS)
- Provides medical care, including emergency treatment and routine care, to Coast Guard personnel.
- Serves on ships, at shore stations, and in medical units.