Hi, Sorry if this is in the wrong place but I couldn't find a better place for the life of me to put it
So I have read up on the EM rating and am very interested in becoming one in the CG after highschool is out
I have a rough understanding about what they do from Usmilitary.about.com's Description but I was wondering if some of you could tell me things you have done and what you see others doing
Any other stories related to being and doing EM or even being in the CG is welcome as well
First and foremost, congratulations on doing what you are doing - gathering information. I spent a year at Training Center Yorktown as an EM-A School instructor before I took an appointment to CWO, and we would get quite a few Firemen who were showing up at A school becuase the recruiter guaranteed them the school right out of boot camp, and then once they got there, they realized this wasn't what they wanted to do. The EM rating is very rewarding, and I enjoyed the 12+ years I served as an Electrician's Mate. The A school is pretty challenging - a lot of math the first 4 weeks, and then a lot of practical hands on lab work over the remaining 15 weeks. If you successfully complete A school, you can look for an assignment pretty much anywhere - EM's can be found on HECs, MECs, Buoy Tenders, at Sectors, ISCs, MATs and NESUs, and even at some Small Boat Stations. Right out of A school, I was assigned to a Medium Endurance Cutter, and did preventive maintenance, troubleshooting and repair of everything from control systems, power generation and distributions systems. I also had the opportunity to qualify as a small boat engineer, a boarding team member, as well as a boarding officer, so I did Law Enforcement work as well. It's not all glamour and excitement, and the work hours can be long, but even if you only serve four years, you're going to develop a trade skill that can serve you well in the commercial world when you get out. Good luck on what you decide.
Originally posted by 19683871: Thanks for the informative reply
GOOD CHOICE EM RATING CAN GET YOU READY FOR MANY CAREERS ON THE OUTSIDE IF YOU SO CHOOSE TO GET OUT, I AM CURRENTLY GOING TO SCHOOL FOR ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING ..WHILE ACTIVE DUTY AND BEING AN EM DEF HAS PAID OF WITH THIS MAJOR
