(Ed. Note: This is the second in series of four articles to appear in the "Crimson" as part of a national campaign to emphasize qualifications need for specific ratings in the Navy.)

CARPENTER'S MATES

DUTIES: After Navy Training and Extended Service

Be able, by use of hand and power tools, to make repairs or replacements of all woodwork on board ship. Know the characteristics of wood used in ship construction, installation and equipment; know the approved uses of all such woods, how to join them and finish them for the jobs in which they are used, and know all the Navy regulations with regard to ship ventilation, painting, damage control, watertight integrity, drainage systems, and the laying and care of linoleum. Understand the work of drydocking, the shoring required preparatory to drydocking and the principles of preservation of wood and wood surfaces used in various parts of the ships.

EDUCATION: Desired as a Preliminary to Enlistment and Navy Training

Complete arithmetic, algebra, plane geometry, applications of solid geometry, trigonometry, and blue-print reading.

RELATED CIVIL JOBS: Carpenters, Ship Carpenters, Shipwright, Patternmaker, Cabinet Maker

SHIPFITTERS

DUTIES: After Navy Training and Extended Service

Use hand and machine tools of the Shipfitter's shop in laying out and making sheet metal work; bend, repair and fit pipes and tubing used on board. Operate fire extinguishers, rescue breathing apparatus. Know location of all bottoms, tanks, ports, hatches, watertight doors, and damage control and safety procedure applicable to these. Understand characteristics of all metals used on board and safety precautions for forge, welding and soldering.

EDUCATION: Desired as a Preliminary to Enlistment and Navy Training

Complete arithmetic, plane geometry, applications of solid geometry, elementary physics as related to heat, expansion, pressure of liquids and ventilation and chemistry.

RELATED CIVIL JOBS: Shipfitter, Plumber, Pipefitter, Shipwright, Metal Worker, Welder

RADIOMEN

DUTIES: After Navy Training and Extended Service