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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 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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Torpedoman's mate
Rating insignia
Issued byUnited States Navy
TypeEnlisted rating
AbbreviationTM
SpecialtyWeapons

Torpedoman's Mate (abbreviated as TM) is a United States Navy occupational rating. It was disestablished 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.

A torpedoman's mate:

  • 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
  • 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
  • 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

  1. "Torpedoman's Mate and Gunner's Mate Ratings Merge". Navy.mil. U.S. Navy. Retrieved 2010-10-14.
  2. "'Man the Torpedoes!' Navy Announces Re-establishment of Torpedoman's Mate Rating". US Navy. Bangor, Washington. 30 September 2019. Retrieved 1 October 2019.
  3. "NAVADMIN 225/19". U.S. Navy.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  4. "Navy enlisted manpower and personnel classifications". Bureau of Naval Personnel. US Navy. Retrieved 2010-10-14.

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