GM Rating Roadmap

Greetings, here's the potential college credit recommended for our beloved GMs as they complete various Navy schools and advance in seniority.


Gunner's Mate (GM)

L=Lower Division Baccalaureate/Associate Degree

U=Upper Division Baccalaureate

V=Vocational Certificate

G=Graduate

Military Progression: (The amount of credit reflected in this section is dependent upon a Sailor's rank.) Type, Semester Hours (beside training)
Cumulative Hours (below training)

Seaman
Nautical Science (Navigation) L 3
Nautical Science (Seamanship) L 3
Swimming (If qualified as a Swimmer, First Class) L 1
7 L
Gunner's Mate , Third Class
Computer Systems and Organization L 2
Digital Principles L 2
Electronics Laboratory L 3
Electronic Systems Troubleshooting and Maintenance L 2
Hydraulic and Pneumatic Systems Troubleshooting and Maintenance L 1
17 L
Gunner's Mate , Second Class (Replaces GM3 Credit)
Computer Systems and Organization L 3
Digital Principles L 3
Electronics Laboratory L 3
Electronic Systems Troubleshooting and Maintenance L 3
Hydraulic and Pneumatic Systems Troubleshooting and Maintenance L 3
Principles of Supervision L 2
24 L
Gunner's Mate , First Class (Replaces GM2 Credit)
Computer Systems and Organization L 3
Digital Principles L 3
Electronic Motors and Controls L 3
Electronics Laboratory L 3
Electronic Systems Troubleshooting and Maintenance L 3
Hydraulic and Pneumatic Systems Troubleshooting and Maintenance L 3
Principles of Supervision L 3
28 L
Chief Gunner's Mate (Replaces GM1 Credit)
Computer Systems and Organizations L 3
Digital Principles L 3
Electrical Motors and Controls L 3
Electronics Laboratory L 3
Electronic Systems Troubleshooting and Maintenance L 3
Hydraulic and Pneumatic Systems Troubleshooting and Maintenance L 3
Maintenance Management L 3
Principles of Supervision L 3
Management Practicum U 2
31 L
2 U
Senior Chief Gunner's Mate (Replaces GMC Credit)
Computer Systems and Organization L 3
Digital Principles L 3
Electrical Motors and Controls L 3
Electronics Laboratory L 3
Electronic Systems Troubleshooting and Maintenance L 3
Hydraulic and Pneumatic Systems Troubleshooting and Maintenance L 3
Maintenance Management L 3
Principles of Supervision L 3
Management Practicum U 4
31 L
4 U
Master Chief Gunner's Mate (Replaces GMCS Credit)
Computer Systems and Organization L 3
Digital Principles L 3
Electrical Motors and Controls L 3
Electronics Laboratory L 3
Electronic Systems Troubleshooting and Maintenance L 3
Maintenance Management L 3
Principles of Supervision L 3
Management Practicum U 6
31 L
6 U




--------------------------------------------------------------------------------


Initial Skills Training:
Recruit Training (Basic Training) (A-950-0001)

First Aid and Safety L 1
Personal and Community Health L 1
Personal Fitness and Conditioning L 1
3 L

Gunner's Mate, Class A (A-041-0010)
Fundamentals of Fluid Power L 1
Fundamentals of Gunsmithing L 1
Industrial Safety L 1
Introduction to Industrial Maintenance L 1
Technical Orientation L 2
9 L

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Follow on Training:
The following courses are available to personnel within the rating, but a given individual may not take all courses.

Enlisted Tactical Applications (J-221-0025)
*Credit is not recommended


Miniature Electronics Repair (A-100-0072)
Electronic Fabrication L 3

MK-41 Vertical Launching System Operation and Maintenance Baseline III (A-121-0522)
Computer Applications L 2
Electrical Systems Troubleshooting and Repair L 2
Hydraulics L 2
Mechanical Systems L 2