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| '''Torpedoman's Mate''' (abbreviated as '''TM''') is a ] occupational ]. It was disestablished on 1 October 2007. Surface torpedomen were merged into the ] rating, while submarine torpedomen were merged into the ] (non-nuclear) rating, becoming MM(W) or machinist mates (weapons).<ref>{{cite web| title = Torpedoman's Mate and Gunner’s Mate Ratings Merge| work = Navy.mil| publisher = U.S. Navy| url = http://www.navy.mil/search/display.asp?story_id=28105 | accessdate = 2010-10-14}}</ref> It was re-established on 30 September 2019 via NAVADMIN 225/19. The TM rating badge will be the same one in use when the rating was disestablished in 1995.<ref>{{cite news |author=<!--Staff writer(s); no by-line.--> |title='Man the Torpedoes!' Navy Announces Re-establishment of Torpedoman's Mate Rating |url=https://www.navy.mil/submit/display.asp?story_id=111059 |work=US Navy |location=Bangor, Washington |date=30 September 2019 |access-date=1 October 2019 }}</ref> | '''Torpedoman's Mate''' (abbreviated as '''TM''') is a ] occupational ]. It was disestablished on submarines in 1995 and on surface ships on 1 October 2007. Surface torpedomen were merged into the ] rating, while submarine torpedomen were merged into the ] (non-nuclear) rating, becoming MM(W) or machinist mates (weapons).<ref>{{cite web| title = Torpedoman's Mate and Gunner’s Mate Ratings Merge| work = Navy.mil| publisher = U.S. Navy| url = http://www.navy.mil/search/display.asp?story_id=28105 | accessdate = 2010-10-14}}</ref> It was re-established on 30 September 2019 via NAVADMIN 225/19. The TM rating badge will be the same one in use when the rating was disestablished in 1995.<ref>{{cite news |author=<!--Staff writer(s); no by-line.--> |title='Man the Torpedoes!' Navy Announces Re-establishment of Torpedoman's Mate Rating |url=https://www.navy.mil/submit/display.asp?story_id=111059 |work=US Navy |location=Bangor, Washington |date=30 September 2019 |access-date=1 October 2019 }}</ref> | ||
| The re-establishment of the rate is in direct support of the and Rating Modernization initiative, which aim to empower Sailors and expand professional development opportunities.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.public.navy.mil/bupers-npc/reference/messages/Documents/NAVADMINS/NAV2019/NAV19225.txt|title=NAVADMIN 225/19|last=|first=|date=|website=U.S. Navy|url-status=live|archive-url=|archive-date=|access-date=}}</ref> | The re-establishment of the rate is in direct support of the and Rating Modernization initiative, which aim to empower Sailors and expand professional development opportunities.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.public.navy.mil/bupers-npc/reference/messages/Documents/NAVADMINS/NAV2019/NAV19225.txt|title=NAVADMIN 225/19|last=|first=|date=|website=U.S. Navy|url-status=live|archive-url=|archive-date=|access-date=}}</ref> | ||
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| * Torpedomen perform organizational and intermediate level maintenance on underwater ordnance | * Torpedomen perform organizational and intermediate level maintenance on underwater ordnance | ||
| * Handle torpedoes and antisubmarine rockets (]) launched from surface ships, submarines, and aircraft, as well as missiles (]/]), decoys, and countermeasures launched from submarines | * Handle torpedoes and antisubmarine rockets (]) launched from surface ships, submarines, and aircraft, as well as missiles (]/]), decoys, and countermeasures launched from submarines | ||
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* Originally loaded Polaris and Poseidon missiles aboard Fleet Ballistic Missile submarines; in port and underway, maintained and operated the missile launch tubes and their associated pneumatic/hydraulic/electrical systems. These functions have been taken over by for the ] missile. | ||
| * Operate and maintain test equipment, launching/firing systems, and stowage facilities associated with underwater ordnance | * Operate and maintain test equipment, launching/firing systems, and stowage facilities associated with underwater ordnance | ||
| * Prepare underwater ordnance for launching, conduct postfire/post-run routines, and weapons performance evaluation procedures | * Prepare underwater ordnance for launching, conduct postfire/post-run routines, and weapons performance evaluation procedures | ||
Revision as of 15:59, 18 June 2020
| Torpedoman's mate | |
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 Rating insignia | |
| Issued by | United States Navy |
| Type | Enlisted rating |
| Abbreviation | TM |
| Specialty | Weapons |
Torpedoman's Mate (abbreviated as TM) is a United States Navy occupational rating. It was disestablished on submarines in 1995 and on surface ships on 1 October 2007. Surface torpedomen were merged into the gunner's mate rating, while submarine torpedomen were merged into the machinist's mate (non-nuclear) rating, becoming MM(W) or machinist mates (weapons). It was re-established on 30 September 2019 via NAVADMIN 225/19. The TM rating badge will be the same one in use when the rating was disestablished in 1995.
The re-establishment of the rate is in direct support of the Sailor 2025 and Rating Modernization initiative, which aim to empower Sailors and expand professional development opportunities.
- Torpedomen perform organizational and intermediate level maintenance on underwater ordnance
- Handle torpedoes and antisubmarine rockets (ASROC) launched from surface ships, submarines, and aircraft, as well as missiles (Tomahawk/Harpoon), decoys, and countermeasures launched from submarines
- Originally loaded Polaris and Poseidon missiles aboard Fleet Ballistic Missile submarines; in port and underway, maintained and operated the missile launch tubes and their associated pneumatic/hydraulic/electrical systems. These functions have been taken over by Missile Technicians for the Trident missile.
- Operate and maintain test equipment, launching/firing systems, and stowage facilities associated with underwater ordnance
- Prepare underwater ordnance for launching, conduct postfire/post-run routines, and weapons performance evaluation procedures
- Maintain and operate the anchor on board submarines
- Maintain, issue, and conduct training for small arms and act as subject matter experts in force protection on board submarines
References
- "Torpedoman's Mate and Gunner's Mate Ratings Merge". Navy.mil. U.S. Navy. Retrieved 2010-10-14.
- "'Man the Torpedoes!' Navy Announces Re-establishment of Torpedoman's Mate Rating". US Navy. Bangor, Washington. 30 September 2019. Retrieved 1 October 2019.
- "NAVADMIN 225/19". U.S. Navy.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link) - "Navy enlisted manpower and personnel classifications". Bureau of Naval Personnel. US Navy. Retrieved 2010-10-14.
See also
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