General Info:
GS Guided Missileman (1953 - 1961)
(changed to MT) MT Missile Technician (1961 - see below ) FTM Fire Control Technician
(Surface Missiles)
In 1961 the "GS" rating designation was changed to "MT" (Missile Technician) for no apparent clearly definable reason. The rating badge worn by MTs was identical to that previously worn by the GS. The GS designation eventually became used for the Navy's Gas Turbine System Technician (See Note 1). In the mid-60's MTs who specialized in surface missiles (Tarter, Terrier,
Talos) had their rating designation changed to FTM. The rating badge
was changed to the "range-finder" symbol (see above right image).
Those
MTs who specialized in submarine launched missiles kept the MT designation. Note 1. In 1978 the Navy implemented the Gas Turbine System Technician rating. Today the Navy GS is responsible for maintaining all gas turbine engines. - - - - - -
The Navy Guided Missileman
Job Description (1960 -1976):
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General Rating
GS Guided Missileman (1953 - 1961) MT Missile Technician (1961 - mid 60's ) FTM Fire
Control Technician
(mid 60's to present) |
Service (Specialty) Rating
No Service (Specialty) Ratings
although each Missile Technician E-4 to E-6 specialized on a specific missile type (Talos, Terrier, Tarter. Polaris, etc.) |
Talos Launch May 1961 (Official Navy Photo 98953) |
Talos Launch May 1961 (Official Navy Photo 98954) |
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