EDUCATION: Desired as a Preliminary to Enlistment and Navy Training
Complete arithmetic, plane geometry, trigonometry, algebra, mechanics, application of the principles of the triangle, elements of physics as applied to pulleys, hydraulics, force and motion; acceleration, elements of electricity, optics, chemistry as applied generally to combustion, spontaneous combustion, and pyrotechnics; hand tool and lathe work.
RELATED CIVIL JOBS: Mechanic, Gunsmith
TORPEDOMEN
DUTIES: After Navy Training and Extended Service
Be able to lubricate, disassemble and make ready the torpedo. Know the names and be able to recognize the use of all special tools used with torpedoes. Be able to charge a torpedo and to handle war heads. Understand and be able to trace fuel, air, water and oil lines in torpedoes. Be able to balance a gyro and know the theory of the gyro. Be able to carry out all regulations in regard to care, repair and tests of torpedo and torpedo mechanisms. Know the application of Ohm's law, Kirzchoff's law and other principles of electricity. Understand Navy pyrotechnics, principles of mine laying and depth charge dropping. Prepare torpedoes for firing and know the principles of fire control.
EDUCATION: Desired as a Preliminary to Enlistment and Navy Training
Complete arithmetic, trigonometry, algebra, plane and solid geometry, physics with emphasis on force and motion, heat pressure on liquids, hydraulics and electricity, chemistry with emphasis on combustion, spontaneous combustion, pyrotechnics and hand tool and lathe work.
RELATED CIVIL JOBS: Mechanic, Gunsmith
QUARTERMASTERS
DUTIES: After Navy Training and Extended Service
Steer the ship from its various steering stations, take soundings with lead lines, sounding machine, and rathemeter, use a polars, and navigation rangeunder, obtain and plot bearings. Operate signals control apparatus and make emergency signals from the bridge, operate searchlights, use the anemometer, tide and current tables and use and correct sailing charts and sailing directions. Take care of the chronometer, identify stars, take sun and star sights and determine ship's position. Use dead reckoning radio bearings and soundings as navigational aids, and interpret weather signals. Send and receive international Code by blinker, searchlight and semaphore, and identify all Navy signal flags and pennants. Know the international and local inland rules of the road, and the rules governing the display of the American and other flags.
EDUCATION: Desired as a Preliminary to Enlistment and Navy Training
Complete arithmetic, algebra elements of plane geometry, elements of trigonometry, elements of trigonometry, elements of spherical trigonometry, physics with reference to light, sound, optics and electricity, physical geography with reference to weather and tides; spelling and English.
RELATED CIVIL JOBS: Ship Pilot, Navigator, Hydrographer